Acceptability of soy milk as a calcium-rich beverage in NYC public schools
Official title: Acceptability of Soy Milk as a Calcium-Rich Beverage in School Children in New York City Public Schools
Run by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine · NCT07595562 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether offering soy milk in NYC public school lunch lines makes students choose and drink it, and whether it reduces waste and changes calcium intake.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Elmhurst, New York and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 7, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07595562 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are students enrolled in the 11 participating NYC public schools who opt to participate in the pilot program.
✕Probably not a fit
Students who dislike soy milk, have a soy allergy, or do not participate in the taste tests may not benefit from the intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational pilot tests the acceptability of including soy milk in school meals at 11 NYC public schools over four weeks. Baseline data on cow’s milk sales and consumption will be collected, followed by taste-testing and ongoing monitoring of both cow’s and soy milk consumption. The study also assesses potential impacts on calcium intake, food waste, and costs, using non-identifiable data and school-wide marketing materials. It replicates a prior 2006 study and aims to inform decisions about broader soy-milk access in schools. Results will be reported to partners and published to guide policy and practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students may have increased access to calcium-rich beverage options and schools could reduce milk waste while possibly lowering costs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work published in 2006 by the same team examined soy-milk acceptability and informs this replication in a real-world school setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Students at the 11 participating New York City Public Schools * Students opting to join the pilot program and broader study Exclusion Criteria: * Students opting out of the study * Students with soy allergies
Where it's running
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Maspeth
Elmhurst, New York, United States Recruiting -
Ps244
Flushing, New York, United States Recruiting -
Beacon HS
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Ps16
Staten Island, New York, United States Recruiting -
Ps369
The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting -
Vertex Academy
The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jill Eckart — Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
- Study coordinator: Zeeshan Ali, PhD
- Email: zali@PCRM.org
- Phone: 202-527-7302
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.