FOOD INSECURITY

This pilot study is testing whether providing vouchers for fruits and vegetables can help adults with chronic kidney disease who struggle to afford enough healthy food. Researchers will enroll 100 participants from Philadelphia and randomly assign half to receive bi-weekly grocer…

This study is testing whether providing a monthly food card to low-income adults who have a chronic health condition and struggle to afford food can improve their health. Nearly 7,000 participants were randomly assigned to receive either a monthly food card or a single payment at…

This study is testing whether a program combining urban gardening and peer nutrition counseling can help people with HIV who struggle with food insecurity. It aims to see if this approach improves their ability to stick with HIV medication and keep the virus under control. The tr…

This study is testing if adding nutrition education to an existing high blood pressure support program helps people eat healthier and better control their blood pressure. It involves 60 adults with high blood pressure who also struggle to afford healthy food. Participants are ran…

This study is testing whether adding community health worker visits and healthy grocery bags to the standard Meals on Wheels delivery improves the health and well-being of older adults. It will involve about 1,640 seniors in Rhode Island who are at high nutritional risk. Research…

This study is testing a 4-week educational workshop designed to help caregivers in families who struggle to get enough healthy food. Researchers want to see if the workshop improves a family's food security and the caregiver's knowledge and skills for accessing nutritious meals. …