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NCT06939231 Supporting University Students Transition Towards Sustainable and Healthy Dietary Behaviours: A Living Lab Approach.

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NCT ID NCT06939231
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University College Dublin
Condition Dietary Behaviours
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 520 participants
Start Date 2024-02-26
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 30 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Living Lab approach to improve sustainable and healthy dietary behaviours

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 520 participants in total. It began in 2024-02-26 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to test the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of the UCD PLAN'EAT Living Lab in promoting sustainable and healthy dietary behaviours among university students. This study will compare within participant changes in diet-related pre-specified outcomes (detailed below) at Living Lab baseline and endpoint and examine differences across participant engagement levels (e.g., low engagement versus high engagement) in Living Lab studies and events/ activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Student participants: Inclusion Criteria: * Be a UCD student (aged 18-30 years) attending Belfield Campus. * Be a healthy adult between the age of 18-30 years old, and in good general health. Exclusion Criteria: * Do not attend UCD Belfield Campus. * Are under 18 years of age or over 30 years of age. * Have a diagnosis of an acute or chronic medical condition that could interfere with the outcomes of the study. Such diagnoses include (but are not limited to) cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, cancers (within the last 5 years), etc. Stakeholder participants: Inclusion Criteria: \- Stakeholder on or connected to UCD Campus.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Prof Eileen R Gibney, PhD (Prof)

✉ eileen.gibney@ucd.ie

📞 + 353 1 7162819

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06939231 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 30 Years, studying Dietary Behaviours. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06939231 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06939231 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at eileen.gibney@ucd.ie for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06939231 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Dublin, Ireland.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06939231 clinical trial?

NCT06939231 is sponsored by University College Dublin. The trial plans to enroll 520 participants.

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