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NCT05977348 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Increasing Food Literacy in Preschoolers to Reduce Obesity Risk
A NA study of Obesity, Childhood and Food Selection, sponsored by Penn State University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 770
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05977348: Recruiting NA study of Obesity, Childhood and Food Selection, sponsored by Penn State University.
NCT05977348 is a NA study of Obesity, Childhood and Food Selection that is actively recruiting participants, run by Penn State University. The registered enrollment target is 770 participants, above the 329-participant average among 53 other Obesity, Childhood trials with a reported enrollment target (134% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05977348, a NA study of Obesity, Childhood and Food Selection, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Penn State University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 770 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a nutrition education program on preschool children's food literacy and food acceptance, and to examine the added influence of a healthy eating curriculum and parent education on children's food knowledge and healthful food choices. The project will be evaluated with 450 children ages 3 to 5 years in center-based childcare programs serving predominantly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-eligible families in Pennsylvania. Outcomes for children who receive the added healthy eating curriculum will be compared to children in classrooms that only receive the nutrition education program.
Primary Outcome
Teachers reports of each child's willingness to try and liking of weekly target foods; lab-created measure. Scores for trying (yes/no) and liking (yes/no) are summed to create total scores for each. Scores range from 0 to 26 for trying and liking. Higher scores indicate a higher frequency of trying weekly foods and higher frequency of liking seeking foods.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Healthy Eating Curriculum
- BEHAVIORAL Improving the Classroom Food and Mealtime Environment
- BEHAVIORAL Parent Education
- BEHAVIORAL ECE Food Acceptance Training
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- The Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 770 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT05977348 shows while recruiting
NCT05977348 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 770 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 329-participant average among 53 other Obesity, Childhood trials with a reported enrollment target (134% higher).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Obesity, Childhood appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Healthy Eating Curriculum is the first listed.
NCT05977348 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05977348 about?
NCT05977348 is a clinical study titled "Increasing Food Literacy in Preschoolers to Reduce Obesity Risk". The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a nutrition education program on preschool children's food literacy and food acceptance, and to examine the added influence of a healthy eating curriculum and parent education on children's food knowledge and healthful food choices. The pr...
What is the current status of trial NCT05977348?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 770 participants. The study started on 2023-10-03. Estimated completion is 2026-08.
What conditions does trial NCT05977348 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Childhood, Food Selection, Food Preferences, Eating, Healthy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05977348?
The interventions under investigation include: Healthy Eating Curriculum (BEHAVIORAL), Improving the Classroom Food and Mealtime Environment (BEHAVIORAL), Parent Education (BEHAVIORAL), ECE Food Acceptance Training (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05977348?
This trial is sponsored by Penn State University, which has 219 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05977348 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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