Can a skin scan tell if your toddler eats enough veggies?

NCT ID NCT05855824

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will test whether a simple skin scan can accurately measure how many fruits and vegetables toddlers eat. Researchers will give 150 healthy 2-year-olds either applesauce or a fruit-vegetable puree for 4 weeks, then compare skin carotenoid levels with blood tests and food diaries. The goal is to validate a non-invasive tool for better childhood nutrition research.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Fruit-vegetable puree blend (carrot, banana, mango, sweet potato) and applesauce pouch
What this could lead to: If successful, this could give researchers a quick, non-invasive way to measure toddlers' fruit and vegetable intake, helping improve nutrition studies.
What could go wrong: This is an early validation study with no direct health outcome. The skin measurement may not match blood levels closely enough to be useful in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nutritional disorder

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NUTRITION, HEALTHY PEDIATRIC NUTRITION

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