Can cooking classes make us healthier? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT06890728
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a cooking-focused nutrition program helps adults ages 31-59 improve their eating habits compared to standard advice. 55 people who cook at home at least once a week took part. The goal was to see if the program is practical and liked by participants, and if it leads to better diet quality.
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Study facts
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- 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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55 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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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31 to 59 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: * Age 31-59 years * Involved in meal cooking at home and consumes a home cooked meal ≥ 1 time per week * Individuals taking medications for blood pressure, lipid or glucose lowering will be eligible if they have been on a stable dose for the 1 month prior to baseline Exclusion Criteria: * A member of the household is already enrolled (only one person per household will be eligible for inclusion in the study). * Unstable medical conditions requiring active intervention (surgeries, medication/drug therapy for \< 3 months) as assessed during the telephone screening (e.g. cancer, kidney disease requiring dialysis, heart or gastrointestinal diseases requiring surgery). * Received nutrition education for a medical condition within the past 6 months * Currently following a weight loss diet * Lost ≥ 10% body weight in the past 6 months * Currently (within 6 months) smoke or use any tobacco or nicotine containing products * Currently pregnant or given birth within the prior 6 months * Currently participating in another clinical trial * Principal investigator discretion (e.g., disrespectful or inappropriate interactions with study staff) * Does not speak or understand English
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
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