Study Summary
This trial is designed to see if children feel different levels of hunger and fullness after eating high-satiety or usual foods, and if this affects their learning outcomes.
- Binge Eating
- Food Preferences
- Hunger
- Obesity
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
2 Primary · 6 Secondary · Reporting Duration: through study completion, on average of 8 weeks
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
1 Treatment Group
diet
1 of 1
Experimental Treatment
70 Total Participants · 1 Treatment Group
Primary Treatment: diet · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 3 - 4 · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:- Kranz, Sibylle, Mary Brauchla, Wayne W Campbell, Rickard D Mattes, and Amy J Schwichtenberg. 2017. “High-protein and High–dietary Fiber Breakfasts Result in Equal Feelings of Fullness and Better Diet Quality in Low-income Preschoolers Compared with Their Usual Breakfast”. The Journal of Nutrition. Oxford University Press (OUP). doi:10.3945/jn.116.234153.
- Kranz S, Marshall YW, Wight A, Bordi PL, Kris-Etherton PM. Liking and consumption of high-fiber snacks in preschool-age children. Food Quality and Preference 22: 486-489, 2011.
- Kranz, Sibylle, Mary Brauchla, Wayne W Campbell, Rickard D Mattes, and Amy J Schwichtenberg. 2017. “High-protein and High–dietary Fiber Breakfasts Result in Equal Feelings of Fullness and Better Diet Quality in Low-income Preschoolers Compared with Their Usual Breakfast”. The Journal of Nutrition. Oxford University Press (OUP). doi:10.3945/jn.116.234153.
- Sibylle Kranz, PhD, RDN 2018. "Hunger and Learning Study in Preschoolers". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03861208.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibilty criteria for participating in this medical experiment?
"To be eligible for this trial, children between the ages of 3 and 4 must exhibit hunger. The researchers are looking to enrol a total of 70 participants in the experiment." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the current capacity for participants in this experiment?
"Affirmative, the information available through clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical trial is in search of participants for a study which was initiated on July 1st 2018 and most recently updated May 18th 2022. The research team requires 70 individuals at one site to take part in the experiment." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What are the desired outcomes of this clinical investigation?
"This experiment seeks to measure changes in salivary ghrelin levels for a two-hour period following lunchtime. To assess hunger/fullness, the Children's Hunger Scale will be used as an indicator. Anthropometric data (height, weight and CDC BMI), learning ability (Head Toes Knee Shoulders test) and physical activity level are also being monitored by way of accelerometers over 4 days at the lab facility." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is the age of admittance for this clinical trial exceeding 35 years?
"In accordance with this study's eligibility requirements, only participants aged 3 to 4 are allowed to participate." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is it possible to participate in this inquiry at present?
"Confirmed, clinicaltrials.gov data indicate that this trial is ongoing. Initial posting took place on July 1st 2018 and the information was most recently edited on May 18th 2022. 70 participants are required from a single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor