Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children

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Conditions studied: Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases

In brief

This study will evaluate the effects of whole vs. nonfat milk consumption on body composition, cardiometabolic disease risk factors, and dietary quality.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05464186

Run by

Boston Children's Hospital

People needed

200

Starts

2022-12-28

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-08

Who can join

Age: 9 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 9 to 12 years
• BMI ≥75th percentile for sex and age
• Residence in the Greater Boston catchment area

You may not qualify if…

• Aversion to nonfat or whole milk
• Physician diagnosis of major medical illness, eating disorder, or milk allergy (lactose intolerance not exclusionary as lactase treated milk can be provided)
• Plans to move away from the Greater Boston catchment area during the study period
• Plans to be away from home for ≥5 weeks during the study period (e.g., extended summer vacation)
• Change in body weight exceeding 10% during prior year
• Recent adherence to a special diet
• Chronic use of any medication or dietary supplement that could affect study outcomes
• Another member of the family (first degree relative) or household participating in the study

Where it is running

• New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)

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