Status:
RECRUITING
Identifying the Best Tools for Recording Diet in Free-living UK Adults (SODIAT-2 Study)
Lead Sponsor:
University of Reading
Collaborating Sponsors:
Aberystwyth University
University of Cambridge
Conditions:
Dietary Intake Assessment
Food Intake Measurement
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The aim of the SODIAT-2 study is to evaluate the effectiveness of dietary intake assessment tools in a real-world setting. These tools include wearable cameras, spot urine samples, capillary blood sam...
Detailed Description
The SODIAT project is a collaborative effort involving Aberystwyth University (AberU, project lead), University of Reading (UoR), Imperial College London (Imperial), and the University of Cambridge (U...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years and older
- Lives in Great Britain (England, Schotland and Walse)
- Able to read/understand instructions written in English and are fluent in English
Exclusion
- Diagnosed or self-report as being underweight (have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 18.5 kg/m2)
- Are unwilling/unable to collect urine and blood samples, use the wearable camera as instructed and/or spend 20-30 min online recording what they've recently had to eat/drink on multiple occasions
- Are unwilling/unable to have a video call with a researcher with cameras turned on
- Are unwilling/unable to post samples on specific days and receive/send a larger parcel at the start/end of the study (note: all return packaging and postage will be provided by us and will include a courier delivery and collection)
- Are unwilling/unable to receive a single grocery delivery from Sainsbury's or Tesco online supermarkets (delivery to be arranged by us), includes living in a postcode area that cannot receive grocery deliveries from Tesco or Sainsburys as well as not having space to refrigerate and freeze items.
- Are unwilling/unable to eat/drink any items on the calibration menu, e.g., food allergies/intolerances, dislike of food items, unable eat (e.g. vegan or have to avoid for a medical condition) or cannot eat 3 meals plus snacks daily (note: vegetarians can take part)
- Are unwilling/unable to avoid taking dietary and herbal supplements for at least 1 week before and during the 5-week study (e.g. fish oils, vitamins, iron, protein shakes, nutrient powders, joint care)
- Are pregnant, may be pregnant or breast-feeding
- Currently experiencing, recovering or at a high risk of an eating disorder (e.g., previous diagnosis, or concerns that you have an unhealthy relationship with food)
- Have a health condition, are taking medication and/or undergoing medical treatment that affects metabolism, appetite and/or ability to eat the calibration menu (e.g. cancer, chemotherapy, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders (such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease), kidney disease, liver disease, HIV or AIDS)
- Are taking any of the following medications: androgens, blood thinners, phenytoin, erythromycin, or thyroid hormones
- Long-term use of any of the following medications: anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), steroids/corticosteroids or antibiotics (eligible following a 4-week washout after short term use; eligible if use is infrequent)
- Use illicit substances/recreational drugs
- Have been diagnosed with dementia or other conditions affecting memory
- Do not have anyone at home, work, etc. to help them if they require assistance to use the study tools (such as arthritis, Parkinson's disease, sight loss, etc.)
- If the participants have recently taken part in another intervention study, a 4-week washout will be required before they are able to start the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 25 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
133 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06879574
Start Date
August 25 2025
End Date
July 1 2026
Last Update
November 28 2025
Active Locations (4)
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1
Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition, University of Reading
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG6 6DZ
2
Department of Life Sciences, Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, SY23 3DA
3
University of Cambridge, Pathology building level 4, Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 0QQ
4
Nutrition Research Section, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Imperial College
London, United Kingdom, W12 0NN