Can free groceries and classes rewire daily health habits?

NCT ID NCT03266666

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers evaluate a program that pairs six lifestyle change classes with grocery credits to encourage healthier eating, physical activity, and stress management. Participants are Lake County, California residents who attend the classes and answer questionnaires about their habits at the start, 45 days, and 90 days. As they attend and complete surveys, they unlock credits for an online grocery store, fresh produce from a local farmers market, and local fitness classes. The study tracks whether these incentives shift diet, exercise, and shopping choices.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Lifestyle change classes plus grocery credits
What this could lead to
If the approach works, communities could use classes paired with grocery credits to help people build healthier eating, exercise, and stress habits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early evaluation with no control group, so any improvements may come from other factors. Results may not apply outside Lake County.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Expected to start

Sep 2017

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Expected to finish

Jan 2018

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Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Lake County, California Resident * able to attend 6 lifestyle change classes held around the community

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Behavior Feeding Behavior Motor Activity

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