Advanced Cooking Education program for adolescents
Advanced Cooking Education (ACE) 4-H After School Club Full Scale Study
This study is testing whether an advanced cooking program can help middle school students in New York City eat better, improve their cooking skills, and reduce stress.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cornell University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ithaca, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06558396 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to evaluate the effects of an in-person Advanced Cooking Education (ACE) initiative on 7th and 8th grade students in New York City Title I middle schools. Participants engage in weekly sessions that include mindfulness practices, nutrition education, and professional development, alongside cooking labs conducted at home. The study seeks to determine improvements in diet quality, cooking skills, and stress levels among adolescents after completing the program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are 7th and 8th grade students attending Title I funded schools in New York City.
Not a fit: Students who do not speak or understand English or have previously participated in related ACE programs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance adolescents' nutritional habits and cooking skills, leading to healthier lifestyles.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational interventions have shown positive outcomes in improving dietary habits and cooking skills among adolescents.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 7th and 8th grade students attending Title I funded schools in New York City * Caregivers of the 7th and 8th grade students attending Title I funded schools in New York City Exclusion Criteria: * Do not speak/understand English * Those who have previously participated in the Virtual ACE program (Feasibility Study), or In-Person ACE Pilot Study
Where this trial is running
Ithaca, New York
- Cornell University — Ithaca, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tashara M Leak, PhD, RD — Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Tashara M Leak, PhD, RD
- Email: tml226@cornell.edu
- Phone: 607-255-7664
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.