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Could meal kits and text messages help curb diabetes in Food-Insecure communities?

NCT ID NCT07713836

Disease control Sponsor: Tufts University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests four nutrition programs—meal kits, ready-to-eat meals, cooking classes, and motivational texts—in 400 adults with overweight or obesity who use food pantries. The goal is to see which approach best improves diet quality and food security, with the aim of reducing type 2 diabetes risk. Participants will be followed for several months to measure changes in eating habits and diabetes-related health.

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Active substance
meal kits, no-prep meals, culinary medicine, motivational text messages
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify cost-effective ways for food pantries to help clients eat healthier and lower their diabetes risk.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study without a drug, so results may vary by individual adherence and pantry resources. The impact on diabetes risk may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 400 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2027

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Expected to finish

Feb 2031

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18+, * Body mass index (BMI)≥ 25; * Access to a device with SMS and MMS (picture) text and Wi-Fi capabilities (e.g., phone, tablet, computer) and willingness to use the device regularly during the study; * Willingness to complete four in-person data collection appointments; * Willing and able to consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a condition or dietary restriction precluding eating study meals or weight loss (e.g., condition requiring liquid diet, pregnancy); * Another member of the household participating; * Planning to move within the next 12 months; * Unwilling to participate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabete type 2 Food insecurity Nutritional intervention Obesity & overweight

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Locations

  • Crossroads Community Services

    Dallas, Texas, 75236, United States

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