Supper Heroes: An Online Family Program to Try Sustainable Eating

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized trial compares a 7-week online family-based intervention called Supper Heroes to weekly eco-behavior emails. Families are randomly assigned to either complete seven online missions with infographics, videos, activities, and a family toolkit, or receive brief weekly emails on sustainable habits. Parents get two weekly texts with program information, and sessions require about 1-2 hours per mission. The study follows CONSORT guidelines and targets Ontario households with internet access and English survey responses.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* have at least one child 9-12 years old
* live in Ontario, Canada
* have access to the internet
* can respond to English surveys

Exclusion Criteria:

* parent(s) with prior nutrition and food education (e.g., degree in nutrition, culinary arts training)
* families with food allergies that would prevent them from participating in the intervention (e.g., soy products, beans or lentils)
* families who are vegetarian or vegan

Where it's running

• University of Guelph
  Guelph, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jess Haines, PhD — University of Guelph
• Study coordinator: Shannon Pare, MSc
• Email: supperheroes@uoguelph.ca
• Phone: 519-824-4120

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.