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NCT03341858: SK2
STRONG Kids 2: A Cells-to-Society Approach to Nutrition in Early Childhood
trial testing no intervention-strictly observational in Child Obesity in 450 participants. Participants enrolled and being followed up; not accepting new ones.
20 August 2027
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
|---|---|
| Status | Active, enrolled |
| Study type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 450 |
| Start date | 10 May 2013 |
| Primary completion | 20 August 2027 |
| Estimated completion | 20 August 2027 |
Drugs / interventions tested
- no intervention-strictly observational
Conditions studied
- Child Obesity — all drugs for Child Obesity →
- Child, Only — all drugs for Child, Only →
Sponsor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Who can join
Adults 0 to 15, any sex, with Child Obesity or Child, Only. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
STRONG Kids 2: A Cells to Society Approach to Nutrition Overview Using a cells-to-society approach to nutrition, this transdisciplinary project will provide unique insights into how individual biology interacts with the family environment to promote healthy eating habits in young children. It is one of the first studies to take a longitudinal look at the habits, including milk and dairy consumption, from birth. STRONG Kids 2 is built upon previous research from STRONG Kids 1 with preschool-aged children, documenting the relationship among genetic, child, and family factors in predicting BMI and dietary habits. The study sample includes 450 infants and their families located in small urban communities in central Illinois. Biological samples and height and weight measurements from infants and toddlers are collected at 6 weeks, 3, 12, 18 months and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years. Mothers are surveyed about weaning, dietary habits, household routines, children's emotions, feeding styles, and milk and dairy consumption. Additional measures such as maternal height and weight are also being collected.
Publications & conference data
4 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):
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The STRONG Kids 2 Birth Cohort Study: A Cell-to-Society Approach to Dietary Habits and Weight Trajectories across the First 5 Years of Life.
Fiese BH, Musaad S, Bost KK, McBride BA, et al · · 2019 · cited 23× · PMID 30882062 · DOI 10.1093/cdn/nzz007 -
Adherence to Screen Time and Physical Activity Guidelines is Associated with Executive Function in US Toddlers Participating in the STRONG Kids 2 Birth Cohort Study.
McMath AL, Iwinski S, Shen S, Bost KF, et al · · 2023 · cited 14× · PMID 36027980 · DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.08.026 -
Fecal Microbiome and Metabolomic Profiles of Mixed-Fed Infants Are More Similar to Formula-Fed than Breastfed Infants.
Wang M, Valizadegan N, Fields CJ, Donovan SM. · · 2025 · cited 2× · PMID 39858934 · DOI 10.3390/microorganisms13010166 -
Diet Patterns Featuring Western-Style and Low-Preparation Foods Differentially Relate to Cognitive Function in Early Childhood From the STRONG Kids 2 Birth Cohort Study.
McMath AL, Keye SA, Barton JM, Cannavale CN, et al · · 2025 · PMID 40697196 · DOI 10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.107488
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- PubMed search for NCT03341858
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Verify against primary sources
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- WHO ICTRP — international registry index
- EU Clinical Trials Register
- Sponsor press releases (Google)
- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03341858 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
- Publications: Europe PMC API search by NCT ID, retrieved 10 June 2026
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Last refreshed: 27 May 2022
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