Food boxes and health coaching aim to tame diabetes in the deep south

NCT ID NCT05288452

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether delivering healthy food boxes, remote health monitoring, and one-on-one coaching can help low-income Black adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The trial enrolls 304 participants in the Deep South and tracks changes in HbA1c levels over 6 to 12 months. The goal is to address social barriers like food insecurity and limited healthcare access.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Food box delivery, digital health coaching, and remote patient monitoring
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, scalable way to help low-income Black adults better manage their type 2 diabetes and lower blood sugar levels.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral and dietary intervention study, not a drug trial. Results may vary by individual, and long-term adherence outside the study is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

UAB Hospital and UMMC Cardiology Clinics

Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States

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