Doctors prescribe produce: grocery credits vs. home delivery for Food-Insecure patients
NCT ID NCT06263751
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two ways to help food-insecure adults with heart risks eat more fruits and vegetables. One group got a $20 grocery credit every two weeks, the other got a box of produce delivered to their home. Researchers measured changes in diet and food security over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fruits and vegetables
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that giving people money for groceries or delivering produce directly can improve diet and food security.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study comparing two approaches, not a test of a new drug. Results may not apply to everyone, and the long-term health impact is unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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