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Behavioral Intervention

Intervention "Standard" for Obesity

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Sophia V Hua, PhD, MPH
Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up daily sales data for 5.5 months
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Study Summary

This trial aims to see if labeling smaller portions as "standard" instead of "small" will make people choose lower-calorie options when ordering lunch at two large cafes. Participants will order food normally for

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who regularly order lunch at two large cafés where the study takes place. There are no specific inclusion or exclusion criteria mentioned, so it seems open to all customers of these cafés during the study period.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if changing the label of smaller entree portion sizes to 'standard' instead of 'small' affects how many calories consumers order. One café will use this labeling strategy while another will not, and researchers will compare calorie counts.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves food choice behavior rather than a medical intervention, there are no direct side effects from participating in the study itself.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~daily sales data for 5.5 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and daily sales data for 5.5 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Average kcal per entree sold
Secondary outcome measures
Number of entrée units purchased
Total kcal per transaction
Weekly gross sales

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention "Standard"Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
The smaller entree is labeled "Standard" and the larger entree is labeled "Large."
Group II: Control "Small"Active Control1 Intervention
The smaller entree is labeled "Small" and the larger entree is labeled "Large."

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
2,005 Previous Clinical Trials
42,870,287 Total Patients Enrolled
87 Trials studying Obesity
60,467 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Restaurant AssociatesUNKNOWN
Sophia V Hua, PhD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there currently ongoing patient enrollments for this clinical trial?

"Per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, patient enrollment for this particular study is not ongoing. The trial was first listed on 1/11/2024 and last revised on 2/8/2024. Despite its inactive recruitment status, there are currently 1032 alternative trials open to participant enrollment."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Changing Portion Size Descriptions in a Cafeteria
Sophia Hua 2024. "Changing Portion Size Descriptions in a Cafeteria". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06263621.
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