CompletedNot Applicable

Using Online Food Retail "Nudges" to Promote Healthier Beverage Intake Among Low-Income Children

United States2,241 participantsStarted 2023-03-07

Plain-language summary

The specific aims of this proposal are to 1) develop online food retail nudges to discourage sugary drink purchases and promote healthier substitutes; 2) examine the impact of online store nudges on purchases of sugary drinks in an online randomized controlled experiment with low-income parents, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)-participating parents, of children age 1-5 years; and 3) disseminate findings to retailers, including those participating in the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: For Aim 1, the inclusion criteria are as follows: * parent (or caregiver) of children ages 1-5 years; * the ability to read and write in English; * aged 18 years or older; * household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level; * previously purchased fruit drinks for their children; * have ever shopped for groceries online in the last 12 months, * live in the US, and * have access to a personal computer, laptop, or tablet. The inclusion criteria for Aim 2 are identical to the inclusion criteria for Aim 1, except the researchers will not aim to recruit exclusively parents who have previously purchased sugary drinks for their children or who have ever shopped for groceries online in the last 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: The exclusion criteria for Aim 1 include: * not parent (or caregiver) of children ages 1-5 years; * aged \<18 years or \>99 years; * lack the ability to read and speak English; * household income above 185% the federal poverty level; * have never purchased fruit drinks for their children; * have never shopped for groceries online in the last 12 months; * do not live in the US, and; * do not have access to a personal computer, laptop, or tablet. The exclusion criteria for Aim 2 are identical to the exclusion criteria for Aim 1, except participants who have never purchased sugary drinks for their children and have never shopped for groceries online in the last 12 months will not be excluded.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Total Calories of Sugary Drinks Purchased during Shopping Activity

Timeframe: Day 1 (Approximately 30 minutes)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06222541

SponsorNYU Langone Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-10

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