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Chewing, Eating Rate, and Weight Status in Children

RecruitingNAAges 6 Years - 11 YearsAllAriel University
NCT07808983 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Background: Childhood obesity is a multifactorial health condition associated with profound metabolic, psychosocial, and socioeconomic ramifications across the lifespan. Among eating behaviors associated with obesity, limited attention has been given to chewing and food texture as pathways that may influence energy intake and weight regulation. Existing pediatric research remains scarce, methodologically heterogeneous, and often inconclusive. Aims: This study aims to examine associations between oral processing behaviors during a standardized meal, including eating duration, eating rate, Ghrelin levels, and anthropometric measures in healthy children. Methods: Participants responding to public advertisements will be screened for eligibility, including age (6-11 years), health status, absence of food allergies or intolerances, dental or developmental problems, and measured weight and he

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy children aged 6-11 years and their parents who are fluent in Hebrew or English. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with dietary restrictions due to medical indications, such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or other health conditions that may affect their ability to accept identical test meals included in the research. * Children who are treated with medications for ADD or ADHD. * Children with recent tooth loss or an oral injury that interferes with their ability to chew or eat normally at the time of assessment.
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What it tests

  • Test meal B
  • Test meal A
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Where

1 site
Ariel University
Ariel, Israel
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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