Helping university students adopt sustainable and healthy eating habits.
Supporting University Students' Transition Towards Sustainable and Healthy Dietary Behaviours: A Living Lab Approach.
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 520 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University College Dublin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dublin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06939231 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy university students aged 18-30 attending University College Dublin's Belfield Campus.
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.
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 performed: Other studies focusing on sustainable dietary behaviors have shown promise, but this specific Living Lab approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Dublin
- 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 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.