Online cooking classes aim to get kids to eat their veggies
NCT ID NCT07493954
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an 8-week online program called EatGrow, where parents and their preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) learn about nutrition, cook together, and taste new foods. The goal is to see if it helps kids eat more fruits and vegetables and become more willing to try new foods, while also improving parents' nutrition knowledge. The study involves 72 families in Denton County, Texas, and compares the program to a group that gets access later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- EatGrow virtual nutrition education program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, family-friendly way to help young children eat more fruits and vegetables and reduce obesity risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 families, so results may not apply to everyone. The program relies on parent reports, which can be biased.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or primary caregiver of a preschool-aged child (3 to 5 years old) enrolled at one of the participating schools. * Responsible for the home food environment, including meal preparation. * Access to a stable internet connection and an internet-enabled device (e.g., "smartphone," tablet, or computer). * Willingness to participate in the full intervention and complete weekly tasks. * Ability and willingness to purchase ingredients for weekly virtual cooking sessions. * Ability to read, speak, and understand English. Exclusion Criteria: * Families unable or unwilling to purchase ingredients for weekly recipes. * Children or parents/caregivers with known allergies to fruits and/or vegetables. * Families without reliable internet access. * Parents/caregivers who are unable to read, speak, or understand English.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas, 76204, United States
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