The Plant-Based and Soul-Full Study (PASS)

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Dietary Modification

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT03565718
Run by: University of South Carolina
People needed: 30
Starts: 2018-06-01
Expected to finish: 2019-01-21
Last updated by the study team: 2019-01-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

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

Where it is running

University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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