Exploring Healthy Food Swaps for Young Adults
Official title: Drivers and Barriers for Adopting Healthy and Sustainable Food Swaps in Young. The FOOD SWAPS Study
Run by University of Aberdeen · NCT06714656 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if helping young adults swap red meat for fish or plant-based foods can lead to better health and more sustainable eating habits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Aberdeen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aberdeen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 9, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06714656 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18-30 who consume high amounts of red meat and are motivated to improve their diet but face barriers to making changes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who consume low amounts of red meat, are vegetarian or vegan, or have specific health conditions such as hypertension or high cholesterol may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on understanding the factors that influence young adults' ability to adopt healthier and more sustainable food choices, specifically by reducing red meat consumption and replacing it with fish or plant-based alternatives. The study employs an N-of-1 design, allowing for personalized assessments of physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that affect dietary adherence. Participants will engage in an 8-week food swap intervention aimed at improving health markers such as blood pressure and lipid levels. The findings aim to inform future dietary guidelines that consider both health and environmental sustainability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health outcomes and more sustainable eating habits among young adults.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on N-of-1 food swap interventions, similar studies have shown promise in promoting healthier eating behaviors through targeted interventions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * men and women * aged 18-30 years, * having a high baseline consumption of red meat (More than 70 grams per day or 280 grams per 4 days) * who are willing to make their diet healthier and more sustainable but do not know how or are facing barriers Exclusion Criteria: * Having a lower red meat consumption (less than 70 grams per day or 240 grams per 4 days) * being vegetarian or vegan * having a clinical diagnosis of hypertension or high cholesterol, having unstable or untreated thyroid disorder * taking blood pressure and/or cholesterol-lowering medications (e.g. beta blockers or statins) * having food allergies, being on a weight loss diet or having lost \>5kg in the last 6 months * having a history of an eating disorder.
Where it's running
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The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Baukje de Roos, Professor — UoA
- Study coordinator: Magaly Aceves-Martins, PhD
- Email: magaly.aceves@abdn.ac.uk
- Phone: +441224438719
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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.