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Online grocery policies tested to fight chronic disease

NCT ID NCT07422922

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding taxes on unhealthy foods, nutrition labels, and checkout restrictions in online grocery and restaurant stores can help people buy fewer ultra-processed foods. Researchers will enroll 300 adults and track what they purchase in a simulated online store. The goal is to see if these policies can reduce calories, sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars from unhealthy products.

What this could mean

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Active substance
suite of healthy food policies (taxes, nutrition labels, checkout regulations)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple online shopping policies help people choose healthier foods, potentially reducing obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study in a simulated online store, not a real-world setting. Results may not translate to actual shopping habits or long-term health changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years old * Not currently eligible for or participating in SNAP or another government program that automatically qualifies the person for SNAP (e.g., WIC, TANF) * Meets the following income eligibility requirements: For participants living in the Houston or San Antonio areas, their household income must be greater than 165% of the federal poverty level, but less than the Texas state median household income (based on the 2023 American Community Survey) for their household size \[11\]. For participants living in the Philadelphia area, their income must be greater than 200% of the federal poverty level, but less than the Pennsylvania state median household income (based on the 2023 American Community Survey) for their household size \[11\]. * Reports consuming food from McDonald's or a similar fast-food chain at least once a month * Does most of the grocery shopping for the household * Can adhere to the study schedule (e.g., receive a lunch on a Wednesday) * Has regular internet access * Has a smart phone that can take pictures * Resident of Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX or Philadelphia, PA or the surrounding areas and plans to be there for the next six weeks * Household size of six or fewer people * Have an address eligible for receiving Grubhub+ and Walmart+ deliveries Exclusion Criteria: * Does not meet all of the inclusion criteria * Cognitive impairment; per PIs discretion * Participant is under 18 years old * Does not speak English or Spanish

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Conditions

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Chronic Disease

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Chronic disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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