Clinical Trial

Evolution of Food Oral Processing Behaviours, Food Bolus Formation and Texture Preferences Between 6 to 12 Years Old and Adult Age

Study acronym: MARELLE
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Record status
This record was last updated June 5, 2026 (before its estimated August 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This cross sectional study investigates how the oral physiological changes during the period of dental transition (6-12 years old) influence on texture preferences, food oral processing behaviour and food bolus properties, for different foods varying in texture and in comparison to the adult population.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07631195
Lead Sponsor Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement
Conditions Food Oral Processing, Texture Preference
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-09-24
Primary Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-05