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Click & Pick Study

University of Pennsylvania · NCT07422922

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
300
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
February 25, 2026
Record last updated
May 18, 2026

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What the study is about

Unhealthy diets significantly contribute to major preventable chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease and stroke, which disproportionally impact racial/ethnic minority groups and those with lower income [1-3]. Although taxes and warning labels targeting sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) have been successful at shifting behavior [4-7], there are many other ultra-processed food products that contribute to unhealthy diets [8]. What is less well-known is whether a suite of healthy food policies that are expanded to target a range of ultra-processed foods can shift dietary choices and intake in meaningful ways. Our research team's long-term goal is to identify and understand the degree to which combinations of healthy food policies can improve nutrition security and reduce nutrition-related diseases.

Being studied: Suite of healthy food policies

Conditions: Chronic Disease

Eligibility criteria

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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

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Site contact: Julianna Catania, MPH · 609-385-8219 · julianna.catania@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Julianna Catania, MPH · (215) 839-9689 · julianna.catania@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
  • Eva Fabian, MPH · Eva.Fabian@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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