Could a snack pack boost brainpower in the classroom?

NCT ID NCT07783646

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether providing nutritional supplement packs—containing milk, cereals, and nuts—to school children in remote rural areas can reduce hunger and improve their eating habits and classroom concentration. Researchers will compare changes in concentration scores and dietary diversity over one school year. The study involves 600 students in grades 3-9.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Nutritional supplement packs containing shelf-stable milk, cereals, and nuts
What this could lead to
If effective, providing simple nutritional supplements could become a low-cost way to improve children's focus and eating habits in food-insecure areas.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study, and results may vary. The supplements might not significantly change concentration or eating behaviors, and the study relies on questionnaires.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 600 people

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

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

9 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Students in grades 3-9 who are eligible to receive nutritional supplement packs Exclusion Criteria: * Students who do not provide assent or whose parent or legal guardian does not provide informed consent.

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Conditions

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Feeding Behavior

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How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Danan Elementary School

    COMPLETED

    Chiayi City, 603003, Taiwan

  • Danlu Elementary School

    RECRUITING

    Pingtung City, 943012, Taiwan

  • Daxi Junior High School

    RECRUITING

    Taoyuan, 335013, Taiwan

  • Dongli Junior High School

    RECRUITING

    Hualien City, 983004, Taiwan

  • Duona Elementary School

    COMPLETED

    Kaohsiung City, 851001, Taiwan

  • Iraraley Elementary School

    COMPLETED

    Taitung, 952304, Taiwan

  • Makuang Junior High School

    RECRUITING

    Yuanlin, 633103, Taiwan

  • Pingdeng Elementary School

    COMPLETED

    Taichung, 424123, Taiwan

  • Sinsheng Elementary School

    RECRUITING

    Yuanlin, 655026, Taiwan

  • Wengang Elementary School

    RECRUITING

    Chiayi City, 614006, Taiwan

  • Wuling Elementary School

    COMPLETED

    Taitung, 953002, Taiwan

  • Xuetian Elementary School

    COMPLETED

    Hualien City, 983002, Taiwan

  • Yudong Junior High School

    COMPLETED

    Hualien City, 981008, Taiwan

  • Yufeng Elementary School

    COMPLETED

    Hsinchu, 313209, Taiwan

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