Influence of Monopoly Game on Subtle Behaviors

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this research study is to investigate how social standing in a game of Monopoly may influence behavior.

Detailed Description
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Participants will be asked to fill out questionnaires/surveys and health measures will be collected throughout the study visit. These health measures will include: blood pressure, heart rate, height/weight, waist circumference, percent body fat, resting metabolic rate, and salivary cortisol. Breakfast will be provided and then a 40-minute game of Monopoly™ will be played, and lunch will be provided after the game. Participants will be given an accelerometer to measure movements, and a food diary to be used for a 24-hour period. Once the 24-hour monitoring period has been completed, the participants will be finished with the study activities. The accelerometer and food diary will be returned by either bringing them to the investigators or mailing the items back to the investigators.

Official Title
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The Effects of Experimentally Manipulated Social Status on Energy Balance in Youth: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Conditions
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Psychosocial Influence on Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: High Social Status Condition
* Behavioral: Low Social Status Condition


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Hispanic American adolescents born in the United States Have played Monopoly before Exclusion Criteria: Clinical depression A diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (active or within the past 6 months), cancer (active or within the past 2 years, except non-melanoma skin cancer), diabetes (type 1 or 2), active or chronic infections, gastrointestinal disease, active kidney disease, lung disease, uncontrolled psychiatric disease An eating disorder or severely restricted diet Use of tobacco products Substance abuse disorder Take any medications known to affect appetite or body composition Participation in any weight-reduction programs, weight-loss diets, or other special diets within the previous 3 months Experience of weight loss or gain of 10 pounds or more of body weight in the past 6 months for any reason except post-partum weight loss Current/Anticipation of pregnancy during study Currently nursing or within 6 weeks of having completed nursing

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 15 Years
Maximum Age: 21 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: High Social Status Condition<br>Participants will be provided with a high degree of privilege in a game of Monopoly. | Behavioral: High Social Status Condition<br>* Participants will be provided with a high degree of privilege in a game of Monopoly.<br>|
| Experimental: Low Social Status Condition<br>Participants will be provided with a low degree of privilege in a game of Monopoly. | Behavioral: Low Social Status Condition<br>* Participants will be provided with a low degree of privilege in a game of Monopoly.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy balance between the groups at hour 4 and over 24 hours | The investigators will assess energy balance using accelerometry, consumption data and resting metabolic rate. | Hour 4, After 24 Hours | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in blood pressure between the groups at hours 0, 1, 3, 4 | Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be assessed. | Hours 0, 1, 3, 4 | 
| Change in heart rate between the groups at hours 0, 1, 3, 4 | Heart rate will be captured using a heart rate monitor. | Hours 0, 1, 3, 4 | 
| Change in salivary cortisol between the groups at hours 1, 3 | Salivary cortisol will be collected and tested to determine objective stress levels. | Hours 1, 3 | 
| Change in Visual Analog Scales (VAS) between the groups at hours 0, 1, 3, 4 | Scores are from 0 - 100, 0 generally meaning least and 100 generally meaning most. | Hours 0, 1, 3, 4 | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Social Status, Hispanics, Energy Balance, Stress