A nudge toward better heart health: can online food pantries steer shoppers to healthier choices?
NCT ID NCT07729436
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a digital nudge program called Healthy Options At Pantries (HOAP) can encourage people who use online food pantries to select healthier foods. The goal is to improve diet quality and, ultimately, cardiovascular health. Researchers will track changes in food choices over time and also explore whether collecting health data like blood pressure is feasible in this setting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a digital nudge intervention called Healthy Options At Pantries (HOAP) that promotes healthier food choices in online food pantries
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this approach could offer a scalable way to improve diet and cardiovascular health among people facing food insecurity.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage implementation study, so it may not show clear health improvements. The digital nudge may not change long-term eating habits or affect clinical outcomes like blood pressure.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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