๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-13

Milk-Tot Study: Impact of Whole Versus Low-fat Milk on Child Health (NCT06230510)

Milk Type in Toddlers (Milk-TOT) Study: Impact of Whole Versus Low-fat Milk on Child Adiposity, Health and Development

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of California, Davis

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

In the U.S. it is recommended that children consume whole cow's milk (3.5% fat) from ages 1 to 2 years to support rapid early growth and brain development, and then at age 2 years transition to low-fat (1%) or non-fat milk to reduce saturated fat and calorie intake. To date, few studies have examined the optimal milk type for children to prevent obesity. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of consumption of whole versus 1% milk on child adiposity.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources โ€” Oakland, California

Age range: 23 Months to 48 Months

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Introduction of Milk Type (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Child Nutrition Counseling (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources โ€” Oakland, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (510) 987-0523

Email: lritchie@ucanr.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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