NCT05464186 Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children
| NCT ID | NCT05464186 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Boston Children's Hospital |
| Condition | Obesity |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-12-28 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2022-12-28 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.
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Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effects of whole vs. nonfat milk consumption on body composition, cardiometabolic disease risk factors, and dietary quality.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 9 to 12 years * BMI ≥75th percentile for sex and age * Residence in the Greater Boston catchment area Exclusion Criteria: * Aversion to nonfat or whole milk * Physician diagnosis of major medical illness, eating disorder, or milk allergy (lactose intolerance not exclusionary as lactase treated milk can be provided) * Plans to move away from the Greater Boston catchment area during the study period * Plans to be away from home for ≥5 weeks during the study period (e.g., extended summer vacation) * Change in body weight exceeding 10% during prior year * Recent adherence to a special diet * Chronic use of any medication or dietary supplement that could affect study outcomes * Another member of the family (first degree relative) or household participating in the study
Contact & Investigator
Cara B Ebbeling, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Boston Children's Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05464186 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 9 Years or older, up to 12 Years, studying Obesity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05464186 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05464186 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Donna.Lesperance@childrens.harvard.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05464186 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05464186 clinical trial?
NCT05464186 is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital. The principal investigator is Cara B Ebbeling, PhD at Boston Children's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.
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