How children with growing teeth chew differently and prefer textures compared with adults
Official title: Rôle de la Texture Des Aliments et du Comportement Masticatoire Dans Les propriétés du Bol Alimentaire et la Perception Sensorielle Chez Les Enfants d'âge Scolaire (6 à 12 Ans) en Comparaison à un Groupe Adulte
Run by Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement · NCT07631195 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how chewing, bolus formation, and texture preferences change from ages 6 to 12 compared with adults.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dijon) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 24, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07631195 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children aged 6–12 years at different stages of mixed dentition and healthy adults aged 25–35 who regularly consume carrot, comté cheese, rice, and biscuit.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals outside the specified age ranges or with ongoing orthodontic/dental treatment, oral motor difficulties, food allergies, or diabetes may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study compares texture preferences, oral processing behaviors, and bolus properties between children during dental transition (6–12 years) and adults (25–35 years). It collects data across foods with varying textures to understand development of masticatory function and its relation to dentition, tongue strength, and eating habits. The study will also explore how these factors relate to familiarity with foods and parent-reported appetitive traits. Participants include 90 children (30 per dentition stage) and 30 adults, with inclusion criteria focusing on age and consumption of specific foods. No interventions are planned; the study is cross sectional and relies on measurements of oral processing and bolus characteristics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Findings could inform how childhood dental development influences food choices and eating behavior, potentially guiding nutrition strategies for improving dietary quality.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has shown links between dentition, mastication, and texture preference, but data in the 6–12 year age range during dental transition are limited and exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being aged between 6 and 12 years old included or between 25 and 35 years old Being consumers of carrot, comté cheese, rice and biscuit Exclusion Criteria: * No French social security coverage * Ongoing orthodontic and/or dental treatment * Oral motor difficulties * Food allergies * Diabetes
Where it's running
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Umr Csga
Dijon, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Carole Tournier, PhD
- Email: carole.tournier@inrae.fr
- Phone: 0033380693077
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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.