FOOD INSECURITY

This study aims to find the best way to help families who can't always afford enough healthy food, especially after their child has been in the hospital. Researchers are testing whether delivering free meals or providing grocery store gift cards for 4 weeks makes a meaningful dif…

This study is testing a 'produce prescription' program designed with and for Native American older adults living on the Flathead Reservation in Montana. Healthcare providers will give eligible participants vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a local food center, aiming…

This study tests whether providing meals and education after a hospital stay helps people with diabetes who struggle to afford enough food. Researchers will enroll 160 hospitalized patients with diabetes and food insecurity. Some will receive 90 days of meal delivery and nutritio…

This study is testing a program that connects families struggling to afford healthy food with community support through their child's doctor's office. It aims to see if this approach is practical and acceptable, and if it can improve food security and health measures like weight …

This study is testing whether a program that delivers healthy food kits and teaches cooking skills can help adults with high blood pressure and food insecurity. Researchers will compare this program to standard care to see which is better at lowering blood pressure and improving …

This study is testing whether providing free boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with nutrition education, can help people with diabetes or prediabetes better manage their condition. The 6-month program serves 400 participants in the Bronx who struggle with food insecurit…

This global study is testing whether painting roofs with special reflective coatings can keep homes cooler and prevent heat-related health problems. Researchers are working with 3,200 people in five hot climate regions where housing conditions make residents especially vulnerable…

This study is testing a new way to help pregnant women who struggle to afford enough healthy food. It will see if a flexible support system, offering different types of food assistance based on individual needs, is practical to run. The goal is to improve food security and health…

This study is testing if a 'food prescription' program can help families who struggle to afford healthy food. It will provide plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with nutrition education, to 100 low-income families. Researchers will track if this im…

This study is testing whether a farming support program can prevent food scarcity and improve health for pregnant women and their babies in Kenya. The program provides seeds, irrigation pumps, training, and access to a demonstration farm. Researchers will enroll 410 pregnant wome…

This study aims to see if helping families afford healthy food can prevent obesity in young children. Researchers will give 228 families $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as groceries with expert guidance, to see which approach better supports a healthy weight. The goa…

This study aims to understand how supporting mothers of hospitalized infants affects family wellbeing. Researchers will connect mothers experiencing depression, anxiety, or food insecurity with helpful resources and emotional support. They want to see if this assistance improves …

This study aims to understand how not having reliable access to healthy food at home affects the severity of a common liver disease in children and teens. Researchers will look at 160 young patients in California who already have this liver condition. They will check if kids from…