Sweet swap: study tests if replacing sugary foods with sweet alternatives lowers sugar intake
NCT ID NCT06925932
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving people different taste-based advice helps them reduce their free sugar intake to less than 5% of daily energy. Participants are adults in southern England who consume more than 10% of their energy from free sugars. They are randomly assigned to advice that either replaces sugary foods with sweet low-sugar options or with non-sweet flavorful foods, and their sugar intake, weight, and waist size are tracked.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- dietary advice (sweet or non-sweet replacements)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer practical, taste-based strategies to help people reduce free sugar intake and improve diet quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage behavioral trial. Results may not apply to all populations, and adherence to dietary advice may vary.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom
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