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Can simple dietary advice slash your sugar intake?

NCT ID NCT04816955

Disease control Sponsor: Bournemouth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether official UK dietary recommendations for reducing free sugar intake actually help people eat less sugar. About 242 adults in southern England who get more than 5% of their energy from free sugars will receive either standard advice or advice plus extra practical tips. Researchers will track sugar intake, overall diet, and body mass index to see which approach works better.

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Active substance
dietary recommendations with additional behavioural advice
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple dietary advice plus practical tips helps people cut sugar and improve health.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial in one region of England, so results may not apply broadly. Adherence to advice may be low.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

242 people

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Started

May 2021

Finished

Jan 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18-65 years; * able to provide consent and complete all study materials; * consuming \>5% of TEI from free sugars; and * residing in the South of England. Exclusion criteria: * individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding; * underweight (BMI \<18.5); * have pre-existing medical conditions affecting swallow ability, taste and smell perception; * currently or within 3 months of starting the study are following a specific dietary programme (e.g.: Slimming World); * current smokers or have smoked within 3 months of the study start date; * have pre-existing clinical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, eating disorders, Crohn's disease and other illness's leading to participants receiving external nutritional advice and dietary restrictions.

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Locations

  • Bournemouth University

    Bournemouth, US and Canada Only, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom

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