Free grocery cards could improve health for chronically ill, Low-Income adults
NCT ID NCT07215897
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving low-income adults with chronic conditions a monthly grocery card (about $80 per month) improves food security and health compared to a one-time payment. About 7,000 participants are randomly assigned to receive the monthly benefit or a lump sum after 12 months. The goal is to see if steady food support can reduce food insecurity and improve diet.
What this could mean
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Active substance
monthly reloadable cash card for food purchases
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could reduce food insecurity and improve diet quality and health outcomes for low-income people with chronic conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a pragmatic trial testing a social program, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other populations or settings, and the benefit may be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Social Interventions Research and Evaluation Network (SIREN), University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94107, United States