NCT01249508

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate a nutrition labelling program in improving university canteen customers' dietary pattern and behavioural determinants (e.g. knowledge).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
474

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2008

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2008

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2009

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 25, 2010

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 29, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

December 22, 2010

Status Verified

December 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

November 25, 2010

Last Update Submit

December 21, 2010

Conditions

NutritionDiet

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • pre-label behavioural determinants of nutrition

    Behavioural determinants of nutrition by means of quantitative questionnaire at pre-labeling implementation phase (at 1 month).

    at 1 month

  • pre-label nutrition information processing characteristics

    Nutrition information processing by means of quantitative questionnaire at pre-labeling implementation phase (at 1 month).

    at 1 month

  • post-label behavioural determinants of nutrition

    Behavioural determinants of nutrition by means of quantitative questionnaire at post-labeling implementation phase (at 6 months).

    at 6 months

  • post-label nutrition information processing characteristics

    Nutrition information processing by means of quantitative questionnaire at post-labeling implementation phase (at 6 months).

    at 6 months

  • pre-label food intake records

    Food intake by 3-day food records at pre-labeling implementation phase (at 1 month).

    at 1 month

  • post-label food intake records

    Food intake by 3-day food records at post-labeling implementation phase (at 6 months).

    at 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • socio-demographic questionnaire

    at 1 month

  • pre-label physical activity registration

    at 1 month

  • post-label physical activity registration

    at 6 months

Study Arms (1)

implemented nutrition label

EXPERIMENTAL

A one-group pre-/post-design is used for the evaluation of the university canteen-based nutrition labeling program. This means that all participants of the program are exposed to the nutrition label implemented in the university canteen. The subject essentially serves as its own control based on pre-test behaviour. The nutrition label implemented is a star rating label calculated and assigned to each meal offered at the university canteens and based on the content of energy, saturated fat, sodium and fibre (expressed as vegetable portion).

Other: nutrition label

Interventions

nutrition labelOTHER
implemented nutrition label

Eligibility Criteria

Age17 Years - 35 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • university students and staff
  • frequent university canteen customers
  • willing to participate

You may not qualify if:

  • non-frequent university canteen customers

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Ghent

Ghent, Belgium

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Hoefkens C, Pieniak Z, Van Camp J, Verbeke W. Explaining the effects of a point-of-purchase nutrition-information intervention in university canteens: a structural equation modelling analysis. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2012 Sep 11;9:111. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-111.

    PMID: 22967195DERIVED

  • Hoefkens C, Lachat C, Kolsteren P, Van Camp J, Verbeke W. Posting point-of-purchase nutrition information in university canteens does not influence meal choice and nutrient intake. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Aug;94(2):562-70. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.111.013417. Epub 2011 Jun 15.

    PMID: 21677060DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Food Labeling

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Food PackagingFood TechnologyFood IndustryIndustryTechnology, Industry, and AgricultureProduct Packaging

Study Officials

  • Wim Verbeke, PhD, Prof

    University Ghent

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 25, 2010

First Posted

November 29, 2010

Study Start

October 1, 2008

Primary Completion

May 1, 2009

Study Completion

May 1, 2009

Last Updated

December 22, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-12

Locations

BE(1)