Free healthy meals may rewire metabolism in Food-Insecure women

NCT ID NCT06800794

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how not having reliable access to enough food might make it harder to lose weight. Researchers are giving 12 women who face food insecurity and have obesity and prediabetes a steady supply of healthy, low-calorie meals for a period. They will measure changes in weight, blood sugar, and how the body burns energy to see if a predictable diet can improve health and reduce cravings for unhealthy foods.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Behavioral skill training and meal provisioning (healthy, low-energy-dense meals delivered to home)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward better weight management strategies for people facing food insecurity.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY AND TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Farber Hall G56

Buffalo, New York, 14221, United States

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