Community food markets in Glasgow to improve access to affordable, nutritious food
Official title: Community Food Markets as a Driver for Equitable, Sustainable Food Systems in Glasgow, Scotland.
Run by University of Glasgow · NCT07704736 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-led food market in Glasgow is being tested to see if it helps low-income residents buy more fruits, vegetables, fish, and fiber-rich foods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Glasgow Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Glasgow) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07704736 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Residents aged 18 or older living in SIMD 1 or 2 postcodes in Govan or Cranhill, within a 20-minute walk to the market, and English-speaking.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals not residing in the specified low-income areas or those unable to access the market within walking distance may not experience benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study tests whether weekly, community-run food market stalls in two Glasgow neighborhoods improve access to affordable, nutritious foods for residents in the most deprived areas. The design compares outcomes before and after the markets open in Govan and Cranhill with a comparator area in Glasgow without a market, using a quasi-experimental approach. It includes assessments of purchasing patterns, dietary intake, and a process and economic evaluation of the stalls. The project emphasizes a multi-component, people-centred food system intervention tailored to local needs and long-term sustainability. Stakeholders from local organizations and the University of Glasgow collaborate to implement and evaluate the stalls over a six-month period per site.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may have easier access to affordable, nutrient-rich foods which could improve diet quality.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community food initiatives have shown potential to affect access and intake, but this particular quasi-experimental setup is relatively novel in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Eligibility Criteria: * Residents living in Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 1 and 2 postcodes (localities Govan and Cranhill in Glasgow, Scotland) * Live in a 20 minute walk to the market stall interventions (Govan or Cranhill in Glasgow, Scotland). * Be age 18 or over * English speakers
Where it's running
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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ada Garcia
- Email: Ada.Garcia@glasgow.ac.uk
- Phone: +441419560465
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.