Food as medicine: free groceries may boost weight loss for those in need
NCT ID NCT07396805
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving adults with obesity and food insecurity free healthy groceries or grocery vouchers, plus behavioral weight loss counseling, helps them lose more weight than counseling alone. Researchers will enroll 300 adults and track weight loss at 24 and 52 weeks. The goal is to find practical ways to support weight loss in people who struggle to afford healthy food.
What this could mean
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Active substance
food vouchers and medically-tailored groceries
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that providing healthy food alongside counseling helps people with obesity and food insecurity lose weight and improve their health.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and weight loss may not be sustained long-term.
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Johns Hopkins University
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States