Healthy Meal Program + Tech Nudges for Healthy Nutrition
(EWAW Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Good Bowls, Good Bowls + App Nudges?
Research shows that using nudges, like signs or changing food placement, can encourage people to make healthier food choices, such as drinking more water or choosing healthier desserts. This suggests that similar strategies could help make the Good Bowls program more effective in promoting healthy eating.12345
Is the Healthy Meal Program + Tech Nudges for Healthy Nutrition safe for humans?
How does the Healthy Meal Program + Tech Nudges treatment differ from other treatments for healthy nutrition?
This treatment is unique because it combines healthy meal options with technology-based nudges (reminders or prompts) to encourage healthier eating habits. Unlike traditional dietary interventions, it uses an app to provide personalized nudges, making it more interactive and potentially more engaging for participants.6891011
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to improve the health of blue-collar workers by providing subsidized healthy meals supported by nutrition education and behavioral nudges using mobile health and Bluetooth technology.The aim of this study is to:Randomize 240 individuals in 8-10 worksites to either Good Bowls alone or Good Bowls + Phone App nudges. Using a crossover design, the primary outcome is the score on a validated Mediterranean diet screener, with secondary outcomes including weight, blood pressure, carotenoid levels, and food security.Participants: Blue-collar workers in rural manufacturing plants.Procedures: Workers will be recruited from 8-10 worksites who will be initially randomized within each site to Good Bowls alone or Good Bowls + Phone App nudges. Initial assignment will be followed for four months, after which the groups will crossover for the subsequent four months. The investigators will collect survey data as well as some physiologic measures including skin scanning (non-invasive), weight, and blood pressure. Effects between groups will be determined.
Research Team
Kurt Ribisl, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for blue-collar workers at rural manufacturing plants who can consent to participate, control their diet, and commit to the study for a year. It's not suitable for those with advanced kidney disease, severe psychiatric conditions or food allergies, cognitive impairments, or disabilities that hinder full participation.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Initial Treatment
Participants are randomized to either Good Bowls alone or Good Bowls + Phone App nudges for four months
Crossover Treatment
Participants switch groups to receive the alternate intervention for another four months
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in diet adherence, weight, blood pressure, and food security
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Good Bowls
- Good Bowls + App Nudges
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Equiti Food, LLC
Lead Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Collaborator
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Collaborator
North Carolina State University
Collaborator