RecruitingObesityDiabetesCardiovascular Diseases
Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children
Eligible age
9–12 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
This study will evaluate the effects of whole vs. nonfat milk consumption on body composition, cardiometabolic disease risk factors, and dietary quality.
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital
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's recruiting
Massachusetts
Boston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05464186 · last updated 2026-01-08