Soul food makeover: can vegan restaurant vouchers help african americans shed pounds?
NCT ID NCT05659966
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 3-month program that combines vegan soul food restaurant vouchers with weekly classes to help African American adults eat better and lose weight. Participants are randomly assigned to get either classes plus vouchers or vouchers alone. The goal is to see which approach works best for improving diet and body weight.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 228 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as African American * Be between the ages of 18-65 years * Body Mass Index between 25- 49.9 kg/m2 * Able to travel to restaurant for classes * Be able to attend all monitoring and weekly class visits * Be willing to be randomized to either group Exclusion Criteria: * Currently following a plant-based diet * Diagnosed with diabetes that is controlled by medication * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding (or plan to become pregnant in the next 24 months) * Under the age of 18 years old * Over the age of 65 years old * Currently participating in a weight loss program * Has lost more than 10 pounds in the past 6 months * Potential eating disorder
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mimsy's Restaurant
Columbia, South Carolina, 29228, United States
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