Eat Healthy Grow Healthy Program to Promote Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Preschoolers (NCT07493954) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Eat Healthy Grow Healthy Program to Promote Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Preschoolers
United States72 participantsStarted 2026-01-13
Plain-language summary
The Eat Healthy, Grow Healthy (EatGrow) program is a family-based, fully virtual nutrition education intervention designed to improve fruit and vegetable intake among preschool-aged children. Parents and their children participate together in interactive online lessons over eight weeks, including parent-child cooking, taste-testing, and engaging nutrition education. Recruitment was conducted via schools, but schools are not involved in delivering the program. The study measures changes in children's fruit and vegetable intake and willingness to try new foods, as well as parental nutrition literacy, attitudes, and self-efficacy. Weekly tasks are included for engagement.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 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:
* Parent or primary caregiver of a preschool-aged child (3 to 5 years old) enrolled at one of the participating schools.
* Responsible for the home food environment, including meal preparation.
* Access to a stable internet connection and an internet-enabled device (e.g., "smartphone," tablet, or computer).
* Willingness to participate in the full intervention and complete weekly tasks.
* Ability and willingness to purchase ingredients for weekly virtual cooking sessions.
* Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Families unable or unwilling to purchase ingredients for weekly recipes.
* Children or parents/caregivers with known allergies to fruits and/or vegetables.
* Families without reliable internet access.
* Parents/caregivers who are unable to read, speak, or understand English.
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
1
Child fruit and vegetable intake
Timeframe: Baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
2
Child willingness to try new fruits and vegetables
Timeframe: Baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)
3
Parental nutrition literacy, attitudes, and self-efficacy
Timeframe: Baseline to 8 weeks (post-intervention)