🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-01-06
Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children (NCT05464186)
Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children: a 1-Year RCT
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will evaluate the effects of whole vs. nonfat milk consumption on body composition, cardiometabolic disease risk factors, and dietary quality.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 9 Years to 12 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Whole milk (BEHAVIORAL)
- Nonfat milk (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 919-7305
Email: Donna.Lesperance@childrens.harvard.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.