Impact of Consumption of Ultra-processed Foods in Individuals at High Risk of Cancer
Impact of a Mixed Intervention Aiming to Decrease the Consumption of Ultra-processed Foods on the Global Diet Quality in Individuals at High Risk of Cancer
Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
170 participants
May 4, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The U-TRANS study was initiated by Gustave Roussy, which is its sponsor\*. It is part of the Interception Program and aims to reduce the consumption of ultra-processed foods in order to improve the overall quality of the diet among people at high risk of cancer (WCRF score ≤ 5, corresponding to low adherence to nutritional cancer prevention recommendations: eating a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruit and fibre, and limiting ultra-processed foods, red meat, processed meats, sugary drinks and alcohol). It assesses the impact of a digital intervention (based on the use of the Open Food Facts app) as a complement to the nutritional education provided by the Interception program.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Age > 18 years,
- Individuals at increased risk of different cancers as defined within the Interception program,
- With a baseline WCRF score ≤ 5 at entry in the Interception program,
- Agreeing to participate and who have given their written agreement for the study,
- Agreeing to fill in the questionnaires on the dedicated platform for the duration of the study,
- Participant have and accept to use their smartphone,
- All participants must understand spoken and written French language
Exclusion Criteria2
- Psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairments precluding participation,
- Patient under guardianship or deprived of his liberty by a judicial or administrative decision or incapable of giving its consent.
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Interventions
Participants with WCRF score at baseline ≤ 5 will be randomized at 1:1 ratio between intervention group (educational workshop on nutrition + additional intervention on UPF tool and how to use it) and control group (educational workshop on nutrition only). Impact will be assessed at 12 weeks with the WCRF questionnaire.
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NCT07436312