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Free meals for diabetic kids: a recipe for better health?

NCT ID NCT07535502

Disease control Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether providing free, medically tailored meals to children with Type 1 Diabetes who face food insecurity can improve their health. Fifty kids will either receive standard care or standard care plus 10 healthy meals per week for 6 months. Researchers will track blood sugar control, growth, and hospital visits to see if the meals make a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
medically tailored meals
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that providing healthy meals improves blood sugar control and reduces hospital visits for children with diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The meals may not significantly change outcomes, and results may not apply to all children with diabetes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Current patients of the UMMMC Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic * Children and Adolescents less than or equal to 17 years of age at the time of enrollment * Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at least 3 months ago * Public (MassHealth or Medicaid) Health Insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Celiac disease or severe gluten allergy * Congenital, genetic, or chronic comorbidities * DCF Custody * Pregnant women * Prisoners * Non-English speaking subjects

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Conditions

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type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Food insecurity Pediatrics Type I diabetes

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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