Clinical Trial Details
— Status: Recruiting
Administrative data
NCT number |
NCT05623618 |
Other study ID # |
7011 |
Secondary ID |
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Status |
Recruiting |
Phase |
N/A
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First received |
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Last updated |
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Start date |
February 28, 2022 |
Est. completion date |
February 2023 |
Study information
Verified date |
November 2022 |
Source |
Loughborough University |
Contact |
Natalia Iris |
Phone |
+44 (0)1509 226372 |
Email |
n.iris[@]lboro.ac.uk |
Is FDA regulated |
No |
Health authority |
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Study type |
Interventional
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Clinical Trial Summary
The aim is to undertake a cluster randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of
PACE food labelling in reducing young people's purchasing of discretionary foods in secondary
school canteens. Physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) food labelling aims to show the
number of minutes or miles/kilometres of physical activity equivalent to the calories
contained in food/drinks.
Description:
Physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) food labelling aims to show the number of minutes
or miles/kilometres of physical activity equivalent to the calories contained in food/drinks.
Evidence suggests that PACE food labelling may influence food/drink choice. Most research in
this area however have tested PACE food labels with adults and/or have tested hypothetical
food choice scenarios. Studies in real world contexts with young people are needed to see if
PACE food labels could help them make healthier food choices.
The aim is to assess the effectiveness of PACE food labelling in reducing young people's
purchasing of discretionary foods in secondary school canteens. A cluster randomised
controlled trial with a nested qualitative study will be conducted. Secondary schools will be
randomised to either display PACE labelling near discretionary foods or continue with their
usual practice. The intervention period will be up to 6 weeks. Anonymised purchase data will
be collected throughout the study period.
Qualitative interviews will be conducted with students in the intervention schools to explore
their views of the PACE labels such as perceived influence of the PACE labelling on their
food selection.