MENU Study: Online Experiment (NCT06909019) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
MENU Study: Online Experiment
United States6,294 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to test the relative effects of climate-impact menu label designs on the healthfulness of consumers' fast-food meal choices. Participants will complete hypothetical online meal ordering tasks using a survey which emulates the online menus of two types of fast-food chain restaurants: a burger restaurant and a sandwich restaurant. Participants will be randomized the view both menus, presented in random order, with one of five labeling conditions applied. Secondary objectives include examining total greenhouse gas emissions per meal order, energy and nutrient content of meals ordered, prices of meals ordered, and, through a post-order survey, noticeability, and perceptions, and knowledge and understanding of labels between the conditions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* Member of the NORC AmeriSpeak Panel
* Residing in the United States
Exclusion Criteria:
* \<18 years of age
* Not residing in the United States
* Completed the survey in less than one-third of the median completion duration of all participants
* Respondents with high refusal rates (skipped or refused more than 50% of questions)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Modified Nutrient Profile Index score
Timeframe: During online survey ordering task, up to 10 minutes
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06909019
SponsorJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health