Nudge, nudge: menu tricks steer students away from sugary drinks
NCT ID NCT06596564
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested four simple 'nudge' strategies to see if they could get college students to pick sugar-free drinks over sugary ones. Over 1,600 students were shown drink menus with different nudges, like showing sugar content or health warnings. The goal was to see if these gentle pushes could promote healthier choices without banning anything.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (nudge strategies)
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple menu nudges could help college students drink fewer sugary beverages, potentially reducing obesity risk.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply outside this specific student group or setting.
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Locations
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Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China