Reducing added sugar intake in adolescents using breath analysis.
Biomarker Assessment of Adherence and Effectiveness in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Added Sugar Intake in Adolescents
This study is looking at a new way to help teenagers cut down on added sugar by checking their breath to see how well they're sticking to healthier eating habits, making it easier to track their progress and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11171573 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively reduce added sugar consumption among adolescents by using a novel method of measuring dietary adherence through breath analysis. The study aims to address the challenges of accurately capturing dietary changes, particularly in a population that often underreports sugar intake. By utilizing carbon stable isotope ratio (CIR) from breath samples, the research seeks to provide a low-burden and valid measure of adherence to dietary interventions. This approach could lead to more effective strategies for improving adolescent nutrition and long-term health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 21 who consume high amounts of added sugars.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume added sugars or are outside the age range of 12 to 21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary habits in adolescents, reducing their risk of chronic diseases associated with high added sugar intake.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using breath analysis for dietary adherence, suggesting that this approach could be effective in behavioral interventions.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tripicchio, Gina L. — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Tripicchio, Gina L.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.