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Interaction Between Dairy and Gut Hormone Response on Cognitive Performance in Children.
Led by Toronto Metropolitan University · Updated on 2025-12-09
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
97 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
T
Toronto Metropolitan University
Lead Sponsor
N
National Dairy Council
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of milk and yogurt of varying fat and protein content on cognitive performance in healthy children aged 9 - 14 years; and to provide insight into mechanisms by which dairy consumption may affect cognitive performance through gastrointestinal (GI) hormone responses. The investigators hypothesize that the consumption of dairy products, specifically their protein and fat components, will improve cognitive performance via its interaction with the gut-brain axis in children. Furthermore, the investigators hypothesize that all milk and yogurt products will enhance cognitive performance over 120- mins compared to snack skipping through its interaction with GI hormones, with a greater effect in higher fat containing milk and yogurt products.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Interaction Between Dairy and Gut Hormone Response on Cognitive Performance in Children.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 9 to 14 years of age
- Normal weight defined as between the 5th and 85th percentile for age and sex at birth according to CDC growth charts
You will not qualify if you...
- Children with overweight or obesity
- Children with food sensitivities or allergies to dairy, gluten, or any foods used in the study
- Children with diagnosed learning, emotional, or behavioral disabilities
- Children taking medications that may influence cognitive performance
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
7
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