Reducing added sugar intake in adolescents using breath analysis.
Official title: Biomarker Assessment of Adherence and Effectiveness in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Added Sugar Intake in Adolescents
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11171573 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | August 16, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $124,718 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HL171171-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11171573 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 21 who consume high amounts of added sugars.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume added sugars or are outside the age range of 12 to 21 may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.
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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.