Eating Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Eating

(PLAISIR Trial)

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Overseen ByAlexandra Bédard, Ph.D.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Laval University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The objective of this interventional study is to pilot test a newly evidence-based intervention integrating different dimensions of eating pleasure to promote the consumption of fruits et vegetables. The target population for this study is men and women, aged 18-65 years old, living with a higher weight.The main hypothesis is that this newly pleasure-oriented intervention is feasible and acceptable for the target population. Participants will be randomized in two groups, a first group receiving the newly, 12-week pleasure-oriented intervention (intervention group) and a second group receiving no intervention (control group).

Participants will:

* Complete a battery of online questionnaires at home before and after the 12-week nutritional intervention (both intervention and control groups);

* For participants assigned to the intervention group only: take part in a 12-week nutritional intervention consisting of 10 group sessions held at Laval University (approximately 2 hours each) and an individual follow-up by phone (30 to 45 minutes). After each session, participants will complete a short questionnaire assessing their appreciation of the session (5 to 10 minutes), as well as a comprehensive appreciation questionnaire at the end of the 12-week intervention (25 to 30 minutes).

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Simone Lemieux, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Laval University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for men and women aged 18-65 who live with a higher weight. They should be interested in healthy eating, specifically increasing their fruit and vegetable intake through a pleasure-oriented approach.

Inclusion Criteria

I am fluent in French.
I can travel to Laval University for the study.
I am between 18 and 65 years old.
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Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder in the past or currently.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks
1 visit (in-person or virtual)

Treatment

Participants in the intervention group receive a 12-week pleasure-oriented nutritional intervention consisting of 10 group sessions and individual follow-up by phone

12 weeks
10 group sessions (in-person), individual follow-up (phone)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in dietary quality and eating behaviors after the intervention

4 weeks
Online questionnaires

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Eating Fruits and Vegetables With Pleasure!

Trial Overview

The study tests if enjoying fruits and vegetables can be increased using a new intervention that focuses on the pleasure of eating. Participants are split into two groups: one experiences the 12-week program with group sessions and phone follow-ups; the other receives no intervention.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Intervention groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Control groupActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Laval University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
439
Recruited
178,000+

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Collaborator

Trials
1,417
Recruited
26,550,000+