Nudge, nudge: health warnings and tasty labels steer students away from sugary drinks

NCT ID NCT07625969

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nanjing Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether showing health warnings, tasty-sounding labels, or both can encourage 1,000 Chinese college students to pick sugar-free drinks over sugary ones. Participants will make drink choices on a platform, and researchers will track which options they select. The goal is to see if these simple nudges can promote healthier beverage habits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral nudges (health warnings, hedonic labeling)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show simple, low-cost ways to help young adults drink fewer sugary beverages, potentially reducing obesity risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage behavioral study, not a clinical treatment. Results may not apply beyond Chinese college students or lead to lasting behavior change.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Food Preferences Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FOOD SELECTION OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nanjing Medical University
RECRUITING

Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China

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