Helping university students adopt sustainable and healthy eating habits.
Official title: Supporting University Students' Transition Towards Sustainable and Healthy Dietary Behaviours: A Living Lab Approach.
Run by University College Dublin · NCT06939231 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program to help university students at UCD eat healthier and more sustainably by trying out different activities and gathering their feedback.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 520 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University College Dublin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dublin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 26, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06939231 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy university students aged 18-30 attending University College Dublin's Belfield Campus.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with acute or chronic medical conditions that could interfere with dietary outcomes.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of the UCD PLAN'EAT Living Lab in promoting sustainable dietary behaviors among university students. It will involve up to 500 healthy students from University College Dublin, who will participate in a series of studies designed to assess changes in their dietary habits. The approach is participant-centered, incorporating feedback from both students and stakeholders to refine the interventions. Data will be collected at baseline and endpoint to measure the impact of various engagement levels in the Living Lab activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to improved dietary habits among university students, contributing to better health and sustainability.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on sustainable dietary behaviors have shown promise, but this specific Living Lab approach is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Student participants: Inclusion Criteria: * Be a UCD student (aged 18-30 years) attending Belfield Campus. * Be a healthy adult between the age of 18-30 years old, and in good general health. Exclusion Criteria: * Do not attend UCD Belfield Campus. * Are under 18 years of age or over 30 years of age. * Have a diagnosis of an acute or chronic medical condition that could interfere with the outcomes of the study. Such diagnoses include (but are not limited to) cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, cancers (within the last 5 years), etc. Stakeholder participants: Inclusion Criteria: \- Stakeholder on or connected to UCD Campus.
Where it's running
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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Prof Eileen R Gibney, PhD (Prof)
- Email: eileen.gibney@ucd.ie
- Phone: + 353 1 7162819
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.