Eating BehaviorNCT06137677
Child Sweet and Savory Snack Study
A study testing Sweet Snack and Savory Snack in people with Eating Behavior, run by Penn State University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine how consumption of a snack food affects the hedonic ratings of that snack food compared to other foods. The results will have implications for guidance about the provision of snacks for preschool children and may help in identifying strategies for the prevention of obesity in… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 4 to 6 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Eating Behavior
- What is being tested?
- Sweet Snack and Savory Snack
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 14 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 5 Feb 2024to 15 May 2024
- 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 4 to 6 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children who are enrolled in a scheduled classroom of the participating childcare centers
- Children who are between the ages of 4 and 6 years old at the time of enrollment
Who cannot join
- Children who are allergic to any of the foods served
- Children whose diets exclude any of the foods served
- Children who are absent from the childcare center on the acclimation day or both study days
- Children who are not able to complete study measures (e.g. only use the anchors or have low variability for their liking ratings)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802
About this study
The purpose of this study is to determine how consumption of a snack food affects the hedonic ratings of that snack food compared to other foods. The results will have implications for guidance about the provision of snacks for preschool children and may help in identifying strategies for the prevention of obesity in children.
- Conditions
- Eating Behavior
- Being tested
- Sweet Snack, Savory Snack
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sweet SnackOther
A sweet food will be served for the snack
Savory SnackOther
A savory food will be served for the snack
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Snack | Experimental | A sweet food will be served as the snack Receives: Other: Sweet Snack |
| Savory Snack | Experimental | A savory food will be served as the snack Receives: Other: Savory Snack |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change between interventions in liking of each test food
Change between interventions in liking (before to after consumption) of the 5 test foods, measured using a visual analog scale (0-100 points).
Measured: Study weeks 1 and 2
Change between interventions in ranked preference of each test food from before to after consumption
Change in ranked preference (before to after consumption) of the 5 test foods.
Measured: Study weeks 1 and 2
Secondary outcomes (3)
Change between interventions of intake by weight
Weight (grams) of food and water consumed
Measured: Study weeks 1 and 2
Change between interventions of intake by energy
Energy (kilocalories) of food consumed
Measured: Study weeks 1 and 2
Change between interventions in fullness ratings from before to after consumption
Change in fullness ratings (before to after consumption) measured using a 4-point scale ranging from empty to full.
Measured: Study weeks 1 and 2
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2023
- Study start5 Feb 2024
- Primary completion15 May 2024
- Study completion15 May 2024
Why it stopped: Difficulty with recruitment.
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Eating 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Penn State University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Barbara J. Rolls, Penn State University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06137677
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ChildFood701
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Nov 2023
- Last updated
- 17 Jan 2025
- 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 17 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Child Sweet and Savory Snack Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06137677
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ChildFood701
- Conditions
- Eating Behavior
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: Difficulty with recruitment.
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Penn State UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 May 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 May 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 2023 (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.
The purpose of this study is to determine how consumption of a snack food affects the hedonic ratings of that snack food compared to other foods. The results will have implications for guidance about the provision of snacks for preschool children and may help in identifying strategies for the prevention of obesity in children.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Snack | Experimental | Other: Sweet SnackA sweet food will be served as the snack |
| Savory Snack | Experimental | Other: Savory SnackA savory food will be served as the snack |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 4 to 6 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Children who are enrolled in a scheduled classroom of the participating childcare centers
- Children who are between the ages of 4 and 6 years old at the time of enrollment
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Children who are allergic to any of the foods served
- Children whose diets exclude any of the foods served
- Children who are absent from the childcare center on the acclimation day or both study days
- Children who are not able to complete study measures (e.g. only use the anchors or have low variability for their liking ratings)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet SnackA sweet food will be served for the snack | Other | Sweet Snack |
| Savory SnackA savory food will be served for the snack | Other | Savory Snack |
Primary outcome
Change between interventions in liking of each test food
Time frame: Study weeks 1 and 2
Change between interventions in liking (before to after consumption) of the 5 test foods, measured using a visual analog scale (0-100 points).
Change between interventions in ranked preference of each test food from before to after consumption
Time frame: Study weeks 1 and 2
Change in ranked preference (before to after consumption) of the 5 test foods.
3 secondary outcomes
Change between interventions of intake by weight
Time frame: Study weeks 1 and 2
Change between interventions of intake by energy
Time frame: Study weeks 1 and 2
Change between interventions in fullness ratings from before to after consumption
Time frame: Study weeks 1 and 2
Results and safety
The study was stopped early (reason given: Difficulty with recruitment.). Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jan 2025.
- 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Sweet Snack and Savory Snack in people with Eating Behavior, run by Penn State 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 4 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jan 2025. 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 was stopped early (reason given: Difficulty with recruitment.). Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Change between interventions in liking of each test food (time frame: Study weeks 1 and 2). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 17 Jan 2025.