CompletedNot Applicable

Snacks, Smiles and Taste Preferences

United States172 participantsStarted 2018-10-09

Plain-language summary

The research study is designed is to determine whether children's acceptance of low sugar snacks, most preferred level of sweet and salty taste, and dietary intake of added sugars changes after repeated exposure to snacks lower in sweetness when compared to the control group.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 6 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking mother 18 years or older * Mother has primary responsibility for the eligible child's care * Mother has primary responsibility for feeding the eligible child * Mother is responsible for purchasing food for the family * Mother must be willing to refrain from eating food and beverages high in added sugars in the eligible child's presence for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Child is in full-day daycare or school * Child is currently on a special diet (e.g. weight management programs) * Child has severe food allergies (e.g. gluten, peanuts) * Child has medical conditions know to affect growth or eating (e.g. diabetes, cystic fibrosis) * Mother is a current smoker

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Children's Dietary Intake of Energy From Added Sugar (Tsp/d)

Timeframe: From T1 (baseline Temple visit at start of intervention) to T2 (Month 2, mid-trial), T3 (Month 4, end of intervention) and T4 (Month 5, which is 1 month post-intervention follow-up)

Caregiver's Dietary Intake of Energy From Added Sugar (Tsp/d)

Timeframe: At T1 (baseline Temple visit at start of intervention) to T2 (Month 2, mid-trial), T3 (Month 4, end of intervention) and T4 (Month 5, which is 1 month post-intervention follow-up)

Children's Liking of Snacks Low in Sweetness (SET 1 FOODS)

Timeframe: At T1 (baseline visit at start of intervention) and T3 (4 month= end of intervention). Liking assessments of Set 1 and Set 2 foods were performed at separate laboratory visits.

Children's Liking of Snacks Low in Sweetness (SET 2 FOODS)

Timeframe: At T1 (baseline visit at start of intervention) and T3 (4 month= end of intervention). Liking assessments of Set 1 and Set 2 foods were performed at separate laboratory visits.

Children's Intake (g) of Snacks Low in Sweetness (SET 1 FOODS)

Timeframe: At T1 (baseline visit at start of intervention) and T3 (4 month= end of intervention)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03631992

SponsorTemple University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-18

Results submitted2026-01-12

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Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 6 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Children's Dietary Intake of Energy From Added Sugar (Tsp/d)

Timeframe: From T1 (baseline Temple visit at start of intervention) to T2 (Month 2, mid-trial), T3 (Month 4, end of intervention) and T4 (Month 5, which is 1 month post-intervention follow-up)

Caregiver's Dietary Intake of Energy From Added Sugar (Tsp/d)

Timeframe: At T1 (baseline Temple visit at start of intervention) to T2 (Month 2, mid-trial), T3 (Month 4, end of intervention) and T4 (Month 5, which is 1 month post-intervention follow-up)

Children's Liking of Snacks Low in Sweetness (SET 1 FOODS)

Timeframe: At T1 (baseline visit at start of intervention) and T3 (4 month= end of intervention). Liking assessments of Set 1 and Set 2 foods were performed at separate laboratory visits.

Children's Liking of Snacks Low in Sweetness (SET 2 FOODS)

Timeframe: At T1 (baseline visit at start of intervention) and T3 (4 month= end of intervention). Liking assessments of Set 1 and Set 2 foods were performed at separate laboratory visits.

Children's Intake (g) of Snacks Low in Sweetness (SET 1 FOODS)

Timeframe: At T1 (baseline visit at start of intervention) and T3 (4 month= end of intervention)