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Adolescent BehaviorNCT05926141

Advanced Cooking Education Pilot Study

A study testing ACE intervention in people with Adolescent Behavior and Nutrition, Healthy, run by Cornell University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study is to assess the impact of an in-person multi-component Advanced Cooking Education (ACE) 4-H after school program. The ACE Program consists of mindfulness, nutrition education, cooking labs, and professional development activities. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Adolescent Behavior, Nutrition, Healthy
What is being tested?
ACE intervention
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
22 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
28 Sep 2022to 29 Nov 2023
Phase
Interventional
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 Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 7th and 8th grade students attending Title I funded schools in New York City
  • Caregivers of the 7th and 8th grade students attending Title I funded schools in New York City

Who cannot join

  • Do not speak/understand English
  • Those who have previously participated in the Virtual ACE program (Feasibility Study)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site

  • Cornell University

    Ithaca, New York, 14853

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About this study

Official title: Advanced Cooking Education (ACE) 4-H After School Club Pilot Study

The aim of this study is to assess the impact of an in-person multi-component Advanced Cooking Education (ACE) 4-H after school program. The ACE Program consists of mindfulness, nutrition education, cooking labs, and professional development activities.

Read the detailed description

The ACE program is conducted with 7th and 8th grade students attending New York City (NYC) Title I middle schools. Participants attend weekly sessions (2hour) after school to participate in mindfulness, nutrition lessons, and professional development activities. On another day in the week, students participate in cooking labs at their own time at their homes. The investigators hypothesize that after the program, adolescents' diet quality, cooking-related skills, stress levels will be improved compared to prior of the program.

Being tested
ACE intervention
Keywords
Adolescents, Nutrition intervention, Culinary programs
Medical subject headings
Adolescent Behavior

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ACE interventionBehavioural

    Participants attend the ACE Program for 12 weeks after school. On one assigned day of the week, participants attend ACE in person after school. The session begins with mindfulness exercises (15 minutes), professional development session (50 minutes), nutrition education lesson (20 minutes), and reflection period to talk about their experience in cooking lessons (25 minutes). On any day during the week, the students will make a dish using groceries they received (1 hour).

Study groups in NCT05926141
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Control phaseNo interventionAfter the first data collection session, participants spend 12 weeks and enter a "control phase" where they receive no intervention. At the end of the 12 weeks, participants will attend another data collection session.
ACE interventionExperimentalThe ACE Program is a culturally inclusive, 4-H after school club where youth meet once a week for 12 weeks after school in person. They also receive groceries to make a meal 1 day a week.
Receives: Behavioral: ACE intervention

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Difference in change in diet quality between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Healthy Index Eating scores are calculated from three 24-hour diet records, range from 0-100. Higher score reflects higher alignment between one's diet and recommendations from Dietary Guidelines for Americans

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

Secondary outcomes (13)

  1. Difference in change in body mass index between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Height will be measured using stadiometer to nearest decimal point in cm. Weight is measured using scale to nearest decimal in kg. Body mass index calculated using kg/m^2.

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  2. Difference in change in body fat percentage between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Measured using a scale to nearest decimal

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  3. Difference in change in waist circumference between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Measured using a waist circumference tape to the nearest decimal in cm

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  4. Difference in change in dermal carotenoids level between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Measured using the Veggie Meter device, range from 0-800. Higher score acts as proxy for increased fruits and vegetables consumption

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  5. Difference in change in household food security between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Short form food security survey module by the USDA. Higher scores indicate lower food security status. Min=0, Max=6

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  6. Difference in change in culinary skills between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    iCook program youth culinary skill survey with 5-point likert scale questions with higher scores indicate higher skill level (better outcome). Min=7, Max=35

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  7. Difference in change in culinary self-efficacy between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    iCook program youth culinary self-efficacy survey with 5-point likert scale questions with higher scores indicate higher skill level (better outcome). Min=6, Max=30

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  8. Difference in change in culinary attitudes between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Cooking with kids survey with 5-point likert scale questions with higher scores indicate more positive attitude (better outcome). Min=6, Max=30

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  9. Difference in change in perceived stress between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Used the Cohen perceived stress scale. Higher scores mean increased stress (worse outcome). Min=0, Max=40

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  10. Difference in change in food neophobia between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    FNTT10 survey with 5-point likert scale questions, higher scores mean less neophobia (better outcome). Min=10, Max=50.

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  11. Difference in change in sense of purpose between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Used the Clarement Purpose Scale survey questions, higher scores mean higher sense of purpose (better outcome). Min=12, Max=60

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  12. Difference in change in social and emotional competency between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Used the SEC survey by CASEL, higher scores mean higher competence (better outcome). Min=17, Max= 68

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

  13. Difference in change in family mealtime beliefs between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk)

    Calculated based on the Fulkerson family mealtime survey. A total of 9 questions that are scored independently. Each: Min=1, Max=4. Higher scores indicate better family mealtime practices (better outcome).

    Measured: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Jul 2023
  2. Study start28 Sep 2022
  3. Primary completion10 May 2023
  4. Study completion29 Nov 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
All participants enter a control phase for 12 weeks where they receive no intervention. After 12 weeks, the same group of participants receive the ACE intervention.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
22 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05926141
Sponsor's protocol ID
0145840
Status last verified
Aug 2024
First submitted
22 Jun 2023
Last updated
12 Aug 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing ACE intervention in people with Adolescent Behavior and Nutrition, Healthy, run by Cornell University at 1 site in United States.

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 2 inclusion and 2 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 12 Aug 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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?

Difference in change in diet quality between intervention phase (12-24wk) and control phase (0wk-12wk) (time frame: 0 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, 48 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05926141.

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 12 Aug 2024.

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