Actively Recruiting
Supermarket Labelling and Taxation Study
Led by University of Liverpool · Updated on 2026-05-06
600
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
25 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Liverpool
Lead Sponsor
M
Medical Research Council
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Participants will be assigned to one of four conditions: (i) nutrient warning labelling and no taxation, (ii) nutrient warning labelling and taxation, (iii) current traffic light labelling and taxation or (iv) a control condition (current traffic light labelling and no taxation). Participants will complete a food ordering task using a simulated online supermarket resembling a major UK retailer (Tesco), before purchasing their selected items for delivery/collection via the retailer. Food choices will be recorded, and participants will self-report intake of purchased food items.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Supermarket Labelling and Taxation Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Are a UK resident
- Are aged 18 years and above
- Are fluent in English
- Have access to a laptop/desktop computer with internet access
- Are willing to order, pay for, and eat a ready meal from Tesco for an evening meal
- Can access Home Delivery/Whoosh/Click & Collect from Tesco
- Do not have any major dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
- Are not on any medication which affects appetite
- Do not have a current or past eating disorder diagnosis
You will not qualify if you...
- Have major dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free
- Are on medication that affects appetite
- Have a current or past diagnosis of an eating disorder
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Online (UK-wide) - Qualtrics
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Actively Recruiting
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
4
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