Evaluating the impact of food labels on grocery shopping in Bahrain
Evaluating Promising Food Labelling Interventions Using Bahrain E-Mart
This study is testing if clear food labels can help grocery shoppers in Bahrain make healthier choices when shopping online.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 432 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | cart |
| Locations | 1 site (Manama) |
| Trial ID | NCT06440421 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effects of Multiple Traffic Light (MTL) front-of-pack food labels on the diet quality of grocery shoppers in Bahrain. Using a two-arm randomized controlled trial, participants will shop online at Bahrain e-Mart, with one group exposed to MTL labels and the other to a control version without labels. The MTL labels provide clear nutritional information, helping consumers make healthier food choices. The study will analyze how these labels influence purchasing decisions and overall diet quality.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are residents of Bahrain who are 21 years or older and are primary grocery shoppers for their households.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Bahrain or are under 21 years of age will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved dietary choices among grocery shoppers in Bahrain, promoting better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar labeling approaches, indicating potential effectiveness in improving dietary choices.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * People who are residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain * Age of 21 and above, * Arabic OR English speakers and readers, and * A weekly primary grocery shopper for their households can participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * People who are not residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain * Under 21 years of age, * Cannot speak or read Arabic AND English, or * Are not weekly primary grocery shoppers for their households cannot participate in this study.
Where this trial is running
Manama
- Seef Mall — Manama, Bahrain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Soye Shin, PhD — Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
- Study coordinator: Michelle TN Chow, BSc
- Email: michelle.chow@duke-nus.edu.sg
- Phone: +65 6516 1276
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.