Exploring how message framing affects support for front-of-package labeling among Latino populations
Effects of Message Framing on Policy Support for Front-of-package Nutrition Labeling Among Latino and Limited English Proficiency Populations.
This study tests how different ways of presenting information about food labels can influence support for labeling policies among Latino communities and those with limited English skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06296342 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study assesses the impact of different message framings on policy support for front-of-package labeling among Latino and limited English proficiency populations. Participants will engage in an online randomized experiment where they are assigned to one of four groups: no framing, information framing, healthier choices framing, or industry framing. Each group will view a specific message and indicate their level of support for the policy. The goal is to identify which type of message framing is most effective in garnering policy support.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Latino or Hispanic individuals aged 18-55 residing in the United States.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latino or Hispanic or fall outside the age range of 18-55 will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance policy support for healthier food labeling, leading to improved dietary choices in Latino communities.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of message framing is common in behavioral research, the specific focus on front-of-package labeling in Latino populations is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Identifying as Latino or Hispanic * Ages 18-55 years old * Residing in the United States Exclusion Criteria: * Not identifying as Latino or Hispanic * Less than 18 or greater than 55 years old * Not residing in the United States
Where this trial is running
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marissa G Hall, PhD — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Marissa G Hall, PhD
- Email: mghall@unc.edu
- Phone: (919) 445-1310
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.