NCT02166892

Brief Summary

Previous studies demonstrated that children served themselves more food when using larger plates and bowels. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if self-served portions and caloric intake in normal weight and overweight children will be influenced by a specially designed eating plates compared to similar size normal plates.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
22

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2014

Typical duration for not_applicable obesity

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 9, 2014

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 18, 2014

Completed
13 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2014

Completed
3.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

March 22, 2018

Status Verified

March 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

3.4 years

First QC Date

June 9, 2014

Last Update Submit

March 21, 2018

Conditions

Obesity

Keywords

Childhood obesityPlateFood consumption

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Caloric intake

    The amount of food and drink consumed by the children will be evaluated.

    Up to 1 hour after food serving

Study Arms (2)

Normal weight

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Normal weight children will be served food in two different occasions using two sets of plates (same size). One set will be plane and the second is a specially designed plate that demonstrate the recommended food consumption and portion.

Other: Specially designed plates

Overweight children

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Overweight children will be served food in two different occasions using two sets of plates (same size). One set will be plane and the second is a specially designed plate that demonstrate the recommended food consumption and portion.

Other: Specially designed plates

Interventions

Specially designed platesOTHER
Normal weightOverweight children

Eligibility Criteria

Age4 Years - 13 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Over weight / obese children
  • Normal weight children

You may not qualify if:

  • Organic disease that cause obesity
  • Underweight children (BMI percentiles \< 5)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Meir Medical Center

Kfar Saba, Israel

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

ObesityPediatric Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Dan Nemet, MD

    Meir Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof. Dan Nemet. MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 9, 2014

First Posted

June 18, 2014

Study Start

July 1, 2014

Primary Completion

December 1, 2017

Study Completion

December 1, 2017

Last Updated

March 22, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-03

Locations

IL(1)