NCT05977348 Increasing Food Literacy in Preschoolers to Reduce Obesity Risk
| NCT ID | NCT05977348 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Penn State University |
| Condition | Food Preferences |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 770 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-03 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08 |
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 770 participants in total. It began in 2023-10-03 with a primary completion date of 2026-08.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a nutrition education program on preschool children's food literacy and food acceptance, and to examine the added influence of a healthy eating curriculum and parent education on children's food knowledge and healthful food choices. The project will be evaluated with 450 children ages 3 to 5 years in center-based childcare programs serving predominantly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-eligible families in Pennsylvania. Outcomes for children who receive the added healthy eating curriculum will be compared to children in classrooms that only receive the nutrition education program.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Preschool children enrolled in participating centers Exclusion Criteria: * Severe food allergies that prevent children from consuming project foods * Presence of a developmental or sensory disability that affects food intake and/or learning * Lack of English fluency (children and caregivers) * Children not regularly present during days/times that intervention lessons are delivered * Parents who are not involved in feeding/preparing meals for children at least 50% of the time
Contact & Investigator
Lori A Francis, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Penn State University; Professor
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05977348 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 3 Years or older, up to 6 Years, studying Food Preferences. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05977348 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05977348 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lfrancis@psu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05977348 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at University Park, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05977348 clinical trial?
NCT05977348 is sponsored by Penn State University. The principal investigator is Lori A Francis, Ph.D. at Penn State University; Professor. The trial plans to enroll 770 participants.