Can a phone app replace food diaries? scientists put it to the test
NCT ID NCT06485960
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study checks if a new smartphone-based method called ESDAM can accurately measure daily food and drink intake. Researchers will compare ESDAM results with objective lab tests in 115 healthy adults. The goal is to see if this app can be a reliable tool for future nutrition research and clinical use.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 115 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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 adult volunteers
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Having a smartphone and being capable of using the smartphone and apps * Having a freezer at home * Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language to understand and participate in the study * Having a stable body weight (body weight not changed by 5% last 3 months) * Not aiming to gain or lose weight during the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating women * Not following a specific diet for medical reasons (i.e. coeliac disease)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KU Leuven
RECRUITINGLeuven, Vlaams Brabant, 3000, Belgium
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