Eating BehaviorNCT06427837
Child Snack Variety Study
A study testing Same 2nd course and Different 2nd course 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 at a first course affects the hedonic ratings of that snack food compared to other foods, and how it affects intake of a second course. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 14 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Eating Behavior
- What is being tested?
- Same 2nd course and Different 2nd course
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 34 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 21 Jun 2024to 16 Aug 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 6 to 14 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children who are enrolled in a participating childcare center
- Children who are between the ages of 6 and 14 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 study days
- Children who are not able to complete study measures (e.g. refuse to eat study foods, only use the anchors or have low variability for their liking ratings, etc.)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
311 Chandlee Laboratory
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802
About this study
The purpose of this study is to determine how consumption of a snack food at a first course affects the hedonic ratings of that snack food compared to other foods, and how it affects intake of a second course. 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
- Same 2nd course, Different 2nd course
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Same 2nd courseOther
The same snack food will be served in the second course
Different 2nd courseOther
A different snack food will be served in the second course
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Same 2nd course | Experimental | The same snack food will be served in the second course Receives: Other: Same 2nd course |
| Different 2nd course | Experimental | A different snack food will be served in the second course Receives: Other: Different 2nd course |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change between interventions of snack intake by weight
Weight (grams) of food and water consumed
Measured: Study weeks 1 and 2
Change between interventions of snack intake by energy
Energy (kcal) of food consumed
Measured: Study weeks 1 and 2
Secondary outcomes (3)
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
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 posted24 May 2024
- Study start21 Jun 2024
- Primary completion16 Aug 2024
- Study completion16 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- 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
- 34 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
- NCT06427837
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ChildFood802
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 20 May 2024
- Last updated
- 9 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Cunningham PM, Meehan CT, Keller KL, Rolls BJ. Sensory-specific satiety and the influence of variety on snack intake in school-aged children. Appetite. 2026 May 1;220:108451. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2026.108451. Epub 2026 Jan 6.
PubMed 41506571
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Child Snack Variety Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06427837
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ChildFood802
- Conditions
- Eating Behavior
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Penn State UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 May 2024 (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 at a first course affects the hedonic ratings of that snack food compared to other foods, and how it affects intake of a second course. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Same 2nd course | Experimental | Other: Same 2nd courseThe same snack food will be served in the second course |
| Different 2nd course | Experimental | Other: Different 2nd courseA different snack food will be served in the second course |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 14 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Children who are enrolled in a participating childcare center
- Children who are between the ages of 6 and 14 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 study days
- Children who are not able to complete study measures (e.g. refuse to eat study foods, only use the anchors or have low variability for their liking ratings, etc.)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Same 2nd courseThe same snack food will be served in the second course | Other | Same 2nd course |
| Different 2nd courseA different snack food will be served in the second course | Other | Different 2nd course |
Primary outcome
Change between interventions of snack intake by weight
Time frame: Study weeks 1 and 2
Weight (grams) of food and water consumed
Change between interventions of snack intake by energy
Time frame: Study weeks 1 and 2
Energy (kcal) of food consumed
3 secondary outcomes
Change between interventions in liking of each test food
Time frame: Study weeks 1 and 2
Change between interventions in ranked preference of each test food from before to after consumption
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 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 9 Oct 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41506571Cunningham PM, Meehan CT, Keller KL, Rolls BJ. Sensory-specific satiety and the influence of variety on snack intake in school-aged children. Appetite. 2026 May 1;220:108451. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2026.108451. Epub 2026 Jan 6.
- 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 Same 2nd course and Different 2nd course 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Oct 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?
Change between interventions of snack intake by weight (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?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06427837, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 9 Oct 2024.