Breath tests reveal Kids' protein needs
NCT ID NCT07492095
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aims to find out how much leucine—a key amino acid found in meat, dairy, eggs, beans, and nuts—healthy children aged 6 to 10 need each day. Researchers will give special diets and safe, non-radioactive tracers, then collect breath and urine samples to measure how the body uses leucine. The results will help create better dietary guidelines to support children's growth.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 7 people
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- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy children * Aged 6 to 10 years at enrollment * Body weight between the 3rd and 85th percentile according to WHO Child Growth Standards * Assent from the child and written informed consent from parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of any acute or chronic medical condition * Current use of prescription medication that may affect protein or energy metabolism * Recent weight loss * Recent illness (fever, vomiting, severe runny nose within the past 5 days) * Inability to comply with study procedures
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Locations
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BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4H4, Canada
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