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NCT05499858 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Evaluating Effectiveness of Spices and Herbs to Increase Vegetable Intake Among Military
A NA study, sponsored by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 400
- Enrollment target
NCT05499858: Completed NA study, sponsored by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
NCT05499858 is a NA study that has completed, run by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 400 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (72% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05499858, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 400 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
"The goal of this study is to evaluate whether the addition of spices and herbs to the vegetables served to military personnel on a large military base can increase vegetable intake as compared to typical vegetable offerings without spices and herbs. A two-phase intervention will be conducted on base at Naval Station Activity Bethesda (NSAB) to evaluate whether the addition of spices and herbs to vegetable dishes can increase vegetable intake amongst military service members. Phase I will involve extensive engagement with key stakeholders involved in current vegetable consumption at NSAB, including military service members, staff dietitians, the health promotion specialist on base, barracks managers, military culinary specialist, unit leaders, morale welfare and recreations/single sailor program leaders, base senior enlisted leaders, and the base commander. Questionnaires will be administered evaluating current barriers to vegetable intake at NSAB, familiarity with and liking of a variety of spices and herbs, and sensory testing of several vegetables with and without spices and herbs. The recipes in the vegetable sensory testing comparisons will be identical other than spices and herbs content. Phase II will involve will focus upon the direct measurement of vegetable intake (primary outcome) and vegetable linking (secondary outcome) among active-duty service members with spices and herbs and without spices and herbs. The vegetables will be provided as part of an entire meal on a "grab and go" plate. The other foods in the meal (proteins, starches, etc.) accompanying the vegetables will be kept consistently paired to vegetable recipes to minimize confounding. Vegetable intake will be assessed via cell phone pictures and liking will be assessed by a single 5-point Likert scale question."
Primary Outcome
Volunteers will provided with a heat and serve meal kit. Using the food photography mobile application (SmartIntake), volunteers will take a single photo of the meal kit after they have consumed a self-determined desired amount of food. The digital photo will be sent to Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) for analysis via the SmartIntake app. The team at PBRC will download the image and use a validated algorithm to estimate, in cups, the remaining vegetable component from the meal kit.
Interventions
- OTHER Spiced
- OTHER Plain
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 400 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-11-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT05499858 record still lists
NCT05499858 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 400 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (72% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Spiced is the first listed.
NCT05499858 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05499858 about?
NCT05499858 is a clinical study titled "Evaluating Effectiveness of Spices and Herbs to Increase Vegetable Intake Among Military". "The goal of this study is to evaluate whether the addition of spices and herbs to the vegetables served to military personnel on a large military base can increase vegetable intake as compared to typical vegetable offerings without spices and herbs. A two-phase intervention will be conducted on ba...
What is the current status of trial NCT05499858?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 400 participants. The study started on 2022-11-06. Estimated completion is 2024-12-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05499858?
The interventions under investigation include: Spiced (OTHER), Plain (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05499858?
This trial is sponsored by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, which has 27 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT05499858's enrollment target sits among peer trials
400 246th of 2000 higher than 1,734 of 2,000 other NA trials
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