Free groceries or gift cards boost weight loss for those struggling with food access
NCT ID NCT05635019
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding food vouchers or home-delivered groceries to a standard weight-loss program helps adults with obesity and food insecurity lose more weight. 105 participants were split into three groups: standard program alone, program plus grocery gift cards, or program plus home-delivered low-calorie foods. The goal was to see which approach leads to greater weight loss over 24 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
food vouchers and home-delivered groceries
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward practical ways to help people with limited access to healthy food lose weight more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 105 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The extra food support might not lead to lasting weight loss beyond the 24-week program.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States