The Plant-Based and Soul-Full Study (PASS)
- Conditions
- Dietary Modification
- Registration Number
- NCT03565718
- Lead Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to examine if exposure to vegan soul food restaurants can increase African American adults' perceived benefits of consuming plant-based foods more so than standard guidelines. Although the health benefits of vegan diets are well documented, many people are reluctant to commit to a vegan diet long term. Various issues like food preparation, a lack of social support, or other barriers are often mentioned as reasons why people can't be vegan. This study will (1) find out if short term exposure (i.e. 3 weeks) to culturally tailored curriculum focusing on the health benefits of consuming plant-based foods increases African American adults' perceptions of adopting a vegan diet. And (2) if eating out a few times a week at vegan soul food restaurants can further increase African American adults' perceived benefits of a vegan than having to prepare all meals at home.
- Detailed Description
The goal of this study is to examine if exposure to vegan soul food restaurants can increase African American adults' perceived benefits of consuming plant-based foods more so than standard guidelines. Although the health benefits of vegan diets are well documented, many people are reluctant to commit to a vegan diet long term. Various issues like food preparation, a lack of social support, or other barriers are often mentioned as reasons why people can't be vegan. This study will (1) find out if short term exposure (i.e. 3 weeks) to culturally tailored curriculum focusing on the health benefits of consuming plant-based foods increases African American adults' perceptions of adopting a vegan diet. And (2) if eating out a few times a week at vegan soul food restaurants can further increase African American adults' perceived benefits of a vegan than having to prepare all meals at home.
Study participants will receive counseling and informational materials from a trained research assistant to follow a vegan diet for 3 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a standard group or a restaurant group. The standard group will receive gift cards to shop at local super markets. The restaurant group will receive gift cards to eat out a few times a week at local vegan soul food restaurants. Changes in individuals' perceived benefits and barriers to consuming plant-based foods will be assessed with a validated survey at baseline and at the end of the 3 week period.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
- Self-identify as African American
- Be between the ages of 18-65 years
- Live in the Columbia, SC/Midlands area
- Be able to attend all meetings with the study coordinator
- Be willing to be randomized to either condition
- Currently following a vegan diet
- Under the age of 18 years old
- Over the age of 65 years old
- Not willing to attend meetings with the study coordinator
- Not willing to be randomized to either condition
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Dietary acceptability using the Food Acceptability Questionnaire Baseline and three weeks Changes in acceptability of plant-based diets via a validated questionnaire
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Body weight using a digital scale Baseline and three weeks Body weight assess objectively via calibrated digital scale.
Perceptions of Plant-based diets using the Perceived Barriers and Benefits Questionnaire Baseline and three weeks Changes in perceptions of plant-based diets via a validated questionnaire
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of South Carolina
🇺🇸Columbia, South Carolina, United States