Child BehaviorNCT03407391
Antecedent Picky Eating Behaviour in Young Children
An observational study of Child Behavior and Child Rearing, run by University of Bristol.
Trial summary
Picky eating behaviour in young children is a very common concern for parents. The aim of the study is to investigate factors during early life which are associated with a child becoming a picky eater. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 3 to 3 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Child Behavior, Child Rearing, Eating Behavior
- What is being tested?
- None - observational
- How many people
- 6,608 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 1991to 1 Dec 1995
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 3 to 3 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: All pregnant women in the former Avon Health Authority with an expected delivery date between April 1991 and December 1992 were eligible for the study; 14,541 pregnant women were initially enrolled, resulting in a cohort of 14,062 live births with 13,988 alive at 1 year of age. Parents/caregivers were sent a questionnaire when the child was 3 years old that included a question on picky eating behaviour. Singleton children whose parents/caregivers answered this question were included in the study.
Who may be able to join
- Child enrolled in ALSPAC, singleton, parent answered question on picky eating behaviour in questionnaire
Who cannot join
- Child not enrolled in ALSPAC, multiple, parent did not answer question on picky eating behaviour in questionnaire
About this study
Official title: Antecedents of Picky Eating Behaviour in Young Children
Picky eating behaviour in young children is a very common concern for parents. The aim of the study is to investigate factors during early life which are associated with a child becoming a picky eater.
Read the detailed description
Singleton children from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children will be studied prospectively (n=5758-6608). Parental-completion questionnaires will be used to define 'picky eating' status at age 3 years, and child and parental feeding behaviours and practices throughout the first 2 years of the child's life. Multinomial logistic regression models with 3 levels of picky eating status (not, somewhat and very picky) as the dependant variables will be used to test associations with antecedent variables, first assessing variables from pregnancy, and the first and second year of life, separately, then combining all significant variables in a final model.
- Conditions
- Child Behavior, Child Rearing, Eating Behavior, Parent-Child Relations, Parenting, Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood
- Being tested
- None - observational
- Keywords
- Picky eater, Fussy eater, Faddy eater, Nutrition
- Medical subject headings
- Child Behavior, Feeding Behavior, Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
None - observationalOther
No intervention - observational only
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Picky eater | Identified as a very picky eater from parental questionnaire Receives: Other: None - observational | |
| Not a picky eater | Identified as not a picky eater from parental questionnaire Receives: Other: None - observational | |
| Somewhat picky eater | Identified as a somewhat picky eater from parental questionnaire Receives: Other: None - observational |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Being a very picky eater or not at age 3 years
Parent/caregiver answers 'yes, very' or 'no' to question on picky eating in questionnaire
Measured: Age 3 years
Secondary outcomes (1)
Being a somewhat picky eater at age 3 years
Parent/caregiver answers 'somewhat' to question on picky eating in questionnaire
Measured: Age 3 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jan 2018
- Study start1 Apr 1991
- Primary completion1 Dec 1995
- Study completion1 Dec 1995
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Child BehaviorStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 6,608 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Bristol
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN), Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Nic Timpson, PhD, Study director, University of Bristol
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03407391
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ALSPAC
- Status last verified
- Jan 2018
- First submitted
- 16 Jan 2018
- Last updated
- 23 Jan 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Jan 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Antecedents of Picky Eating Behaviour in Young Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03407391
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ALSPAC
- Conditions
- Child Behavior, Child Rearing, Eating Behavior, Parent-Child Relations, Parenting, Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood
- Keywords
- Picky eater, Fussy eater, Faddy eater, Nutrition
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 6,608 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of BristolUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN), Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council
- Study start
- 1 Apr 1991 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 1995 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 1995 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Jan 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Picky eating behaviour in young children is a very common concern for parents. The aim of the study is to investigate factors during early life which are associated with a child becoming a picky eater.
Detailed description
Singleton children from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children will be studied prospectively (n=5758-6608). Parental-completion questionnaires will be used to define 'picky eating' status at age 3 years, and child and parental feeding behaviours and practices throughout the first 2 years of the child's life. Multinomial logistic regression models with 3 levels of picky eating status (not, somewhat and very picky) as the dependant variables will be used to test associations with antecedent variables, first assessing variables from pregnancy, and the first and second year of life, separately, then combining all significant variables in a final model.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Picky eater | – | Other: None - observationalIdentified as a very picky eater from parental questionnaire |
| Not a picky eater | – | Other: None - observationalIdentified as not a picky eater from parental questionnaire |
| Somewhat picky eater | – | Other: None - observationalIdentified as a somewhat picky eater from parental questionnaire |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 3 to 3 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- All pregnant women in the former Avon Health Authority with an expected delivery date between April 1991 and December 1992 were eligible for the study; 14,541 pregnant women were initially enrolled, resulting in a cohort of 14,062 live births with 13,988 alive at 1 year of age. Parents/caregivers were sent a questionnaire when the child was 3 years old that included a question on picky eating behaviour. Singleton children whose parents/caregivers answered this question were included in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Child enrolled in ALSPAC, singleton, parent answered question on picky eating behaviour in questionnaire
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Child not enrolled in ALSPAC, multiple, parent did not answer question on picky eating behaviour in questionnaire
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| None - observationalNo intervention - observational only | Other | Not a picky eater, Picky eater, Somewhat picky eater |
Primary outcome
Being a very picky eater or not at age 3 years
Time frame: Age 3 years
Parent/caregiver answers 'yes, very' or 'no' to question on picky eating in questionnaire
1 secondary outcome
Being a somewhat picky eater at age 3 years
Time frame: Age 3 years
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Jan 2018.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Nic Timpson, PhD study director
University of Bristol
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Child Behavior and Child Rearing, run by University of Bristol.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jan 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Being a very picky eater or not at age 3 years (time frame: Age 3 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Jan 2018.