Experimental for Nutritional Assessment

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Nutritional AssessmentValidation of the PortionSize app - Device
Eligibility
7 - 12
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial will test if an app can accurately measure what kids eat and if parents/caregivers can report it correctly.

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
N/A

Study Objectives

4 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: One study visit of ~ 2.5 hours

Hour 5
Estimation of energy intake (kcal) by children using the PortionSize app
Estimation of intake of food group servings (fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, and dairy) by children using the PortionSize app
User satisfaction of the PortionSize app for recording food intake by children
Parents or caregivers will assess food intake of their child (at least one meal and a snack) for two consecutive days at home
Estimation of energy intake (kcal) by parents or caregivers using the PortionSize app
Estimation of intake of food group servings (fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, and dairy) by parents or caregivers using the PortionSize app
User satisfaction of the PortionSize app for recording food intake by parents or caregivers

Trial Safety

Phase-Based Safety

1 of 3

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

1 Treatment Group

Experimental
1 of 1

Experimental Treatment

31 Total Participants · 1 Treatment Group

Primary Treatment: Experimental · No Placebo Group · N/A

Experimental
Device
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Validation of the PortionSize app · Intervention Types: Device

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: one study visit of ~ 2.5 hours

Who is running the clinical trial?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana FoundationUNKNOWN
Pennington Biomedical Research CenterLead Sponsor
273 Previous Clinical Trials
177,358 Total Patients Enrolled
Sanjoy Saha, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorPennington Biomedical Research Center

Eligibility Criteria

Age 7 - 12 · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
Both men and women can participate in the study.
Parents are willing to use the PortionSize app to track their child's food intake for at least two days, including at least one snack and one meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this experiment accepting new participants?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is currently recruiting patients as of November 9th 2022; the study was first advertised on October 28th that same year. A total of 40 patients are planned to be recruited from a single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Is this research open to minors?

"The eligibility requirements for this trial state that the lowest age to be included is 7 years old and the upper limit of inclusion is 12." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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What is the scope of participation in this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative, the information found on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this trial is presently accepting applications. It was originally posted on October 28th 2022 and it has received a recent update as of November 9th 2022. This study requires 40 participants to be enrolled at one location." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Is it feasible for me to join in this research program?

"This study necessitates that potential patients have undergone a nutritional evaluation and are between 7 to 12 years of age. The researchers aim to enrol an estimated 40 individuals in the trial." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.