This Trial Aims to Assess the Effects of Three Different Taste-based Dietary Recommendations for Reducing Free Sugar Intakes on Free Sugar Consumption in UK High Free Sugar Consumers

Launched by BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY · Apr 11, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different taste-based dietary recommendations can help people in the UK reduce their intake of free sugars, which are added sugars that can be found in many foods and drinks. The study will involve participants who consume a lot of free sugars in their diet and aims to find out which recommendations are most effective in helping them cut back.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old, live in the South of England, and currently consume more than 10% of your daily energy from free sugars. You will need to be able to attend Bournemouth University for testing and provide consent to take part. However, if you are a smoker, pregnant, underweight, or following a specific diet for health reasons, you may not be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to receive guidance on dietary changes and contribute to important research that could help others make healthier choices regarding sugar consumption.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age 18 and over
• • 2. Consuming more than 10% total daily energy from free sugars (-3% for testing error)
• • 3. Residing in the South of England, and able to attend Bournemouth University for testing (Talbot Campus, BH12 5BB)
• • 4. Able to provide consent and complete all study-related measures
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Being a smoker or having smoked in the last 3 months
• • 2. Being pregnant or breastfeeding
• • 3. Being underweight (BMI \< 18.5 kg/m²)
• • 4. Dieting or following a specific diet program (e.g., Weight Watchers, Keto diet, or Intermittent Fasting)
• • 5. Following a specific diet or nutritional advice as a result of pre-existing medical condition (e.g., Crohn's disease, diabetes)
• • 6. Having a pre-existing medical condition or taking medication that could affect taste and/or smell abilities (e.g., certain blood pressure and heart medications)
• • 7. Allergies to foods and drinks used in the study