RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05992688

The Sweet Kids Study (Stevia on Weight and Energy Effect Over Time)


Sponsor

Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Sep 19, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is an 8 to14-week three-arm randomized controlled in children 8 to 12 years old. The main purpose of the study is to evaluate if stevia has benefits for weight control and metabolic function relative to caloric sweeteners, and whether it provides benefits in this regard similar to water.


Eligibility

Min Age: 8 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Calorie free flavored water beverage, Stevia sweetened beverages, and others for people with adiposity, blood pressure, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations.

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Interventions

OTHERSucrose sweetened beverage

Children who habitually consume sugar (sucrose) - sweetened beverages who are randomized to this arm, will consume the study product for 8 to 14 weeks.

OTHERStevia sweetened beverages

Children who habitually consume sugar (sucrose) - sweetened beverages who are randomized to this arm, will consume the study product for 8 to 14 weeks.

OTHERCalorie free flavored water beverage

Children who habitually consume sugar (sucrose) - sweetened beverages who are randomized to this arm, will consume the study product for 8 to 14 weeks.


Locations(2)

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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