Status:
COMPLETED
A Study of the Effect of Replacing Sugary Drinks by Low-sugar Alternatives on Body Weight and Fat Mass in Children
Lead Sponsor:
VU University of Amsterdam
Collaborating Sponsors:
ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development
Dutch Heart Foundation
Conditions:
Body Weight
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-10 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Obesity results from an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. There is much speculation about foods that are particularly fattening, and sugary drinks are seen as major culprits. It ...
Detailed Description
Rationale: Liquid carbohydrates (including soft drinks as well as fruit juices) are thought to be less satiating then solid carbohydrates (e.g., bread or fruits). The hypothesis is that calories from ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy school boys and girls
- Age 5 years and older, children still have to be in elementary school at the end of the study
- Children who already habitually consume 250 mL per day or more of sugary drinks
Exclusion
- Using medication or under medical treatment for obesity
- Any acute or chronic disease such as diabetes, growth disorders, celiac disease, or serious gastroenterological diseases
- Medical history or surgical events known to interfere with the study
- Participation in another intervention trial up to 3 months before and during the study, if the intervention interferes with the current study
- Physical disabilities that hamper the measurements
- Intention to change location of residence and primary school during the study period
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
641 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00893529
Start Date
May 1 2009
End Date
July 1 2011
Last Update
June 14 2012
Active Locations (1)
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VU University Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1081 HV