Clinical Trial

The Sweet Kids Study (Stevia on Weight and Energy Effect Over Time)

Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated December 22, 2025 (before its estimated May 31, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This is an 8 to14-week three-arm randomized controlled in children 8 to 12 years old. The main purpose of the study is to evaluate if stevia has benefits for weight control and metabolic function relative to caloric sweeteners, and whether it provides benefits in this regard similar to water.
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 3 times since 2023-08-08; most recent amendment 2025-12-16.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2023-09-19
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05992688
Lead Sponsor Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Collaborators: Cargill
Conditions Adiposity, Insulin Sensitivity, Weight Gain, Blood Pressure, Lipoproteins
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2023-09-19
Primary Completion 2026-05-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-11-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-22