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Kids vs. adults: the science of chewing uncovered!

NCT ID NCT07631195

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how children aged 6 to 12 chew different foods compared to adults. Researchers will measure chewing time, number of chews, and how food changes in the mouth. The goal is to understand how dental development affects texture preferences and eating behavior.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Healthy children aged 6-8 (n=30), 8-9 (n=30), 10-12 (n=30) years old and 30 adults aged 25-35 years old.

Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being aged between 6 and 12 years old included or between 25 and 35 years old Being consumers of carrot, comté cheese, rice and biscuit Exclusion Criteria: * No French social security coverage * Ongoing orthodontic and/or dental treatment * Oral motor difficulties * Food allergies * Diabetes

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Food oral processing Texture preference

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UMR CSGA

    RECRUITING

    Dijon, 21000, France