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A Comparative Intervention Study on Strategies for Fruit Distribution and Awareness Campaigns in Schools

NCT07385820 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 300

Last updated 2026-02-06

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Summary

This implementation study evaluates two strategies to increase fruit consumption among Swedish students. (1) installing fruit stands in schools and (2) combining fruit stands with a health-awareness campaign. The intervention is implemented in a set of participating schools, each following one of the predefined strategies. Students are asked to use a research app to photograph their meals and snacks during three data-collection periods before, during, and after the intervention. The study collects information on fruit intake, eating patterns, and the number of fruits taken from the stands to assess effectiveness and reduce food waste. The aim is to identify which strategy better supports healthy eating habits in school environments.

Conditions

  • Dietary Behaviors
  • Fruit Consumption
  • Dietary Habits
  • Healthy Eating
  • Health Promotion
  • Schools

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Fruit Stand Availability

Free fruit is provided to students through fruit stands placed in central school areas. Two fruit varieties are offered, and fruit uptake is monitored using digital scales integrated into the stands. Students photograph school-provided fruit before eating it and annotate it as "school fruit" in the app, while also documenting all meals and snacks as part of the study protocol.

BEHAVIORAL

Awareness Campaign

A school-based awareness campaign is delivered to promote healthy eating and encourage fruit consumption. Activities may include posters, messaging, or informational content. The campaign is implemented alongside the fruit stands to enhance student engagement with the intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
7 Years
Max Age
19 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-12
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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