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A simple grocery cart trick may curb childhood obesity

NCT ID NCT07806721

Prevention Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether pre-filling online grocery carts with healthy recipe ingredients can help parents with obesity buy and serve more nutritious foods to their young children. Parents of 2-to-5-year-olds receive weekly recipe packets, and some also get carts pre-stocked with those ingredients. Researchers compare grocery purchases and children's eating habits over six months to see if this nudge improves diet quality.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pre-filled online grocery carts and healthy recipes
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could make it easier for families to buy and eat healthier foods, potentially reducing childhood obesity risk.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and relies on parents' willingness to use online carts. It may not change long-term eating habits or weight outcomes.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 384 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2030

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The participating adult must be \>18 years old * Participating adult is English speaking * Participating adult has a self-reported body mass index \>30 * Participating adult has a 2-to-5-year-old child * The participant also must report online grocery shopping from study stores (Aldi, Tops, Wegman's, and/or Walmart) at least 2 times per month * Willing to purchase fresh foods online (e.g., fruits, vegetables, meat if meat is consumed), vs. using online shopping solely for shelf-stable pantry staples. * Participants also must be a primary caregiver of the enrolled child * Do greater than or equal to 75% of their grocery shopping from study stores and at least 50% of the grocery shopping for the family. Exclusion Criteria: * Families in which the child is underweight (BMI-for-age percentile \<5) will be excluded * There must not be family dietary restrictions that preclude being able to use at least some recipes in the study's recipe bank.

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder

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Diet, healthy Obesity

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