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Can online grocery shopping and cash incentives help teens eat their way out of diabetes risk?

NCT ID NCT07815015

Prevention Sponsor: New York University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers at New York University are testing whether a package of online tools can help low-income families with teens at risk for type 2 diabetes buy and eat more fruits, vegetables, and legumes. The trial enrolls 200 households that receive SNAP or have low incomes and includes a youth-led online diabetes prevention program, financial incentives for healthy food purchases, and an instant shoppable grocery list. The study measures changes in household grocery purchases and teen eating habits over 12 months to see which combination of supports works best.

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Active substance
A combination of a youth-led online diabetes prevention program, financial incentives for healthy food purchases, and an instant shoppable grocery list
What this could lead to
If the combination works, it could give low-income families a practical way to buy and eat more fruits, vegetables, and legumes, which may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in Black and Hispanic youth.
What could go wrong
The trial tests behavioral and financial supports, not a proven treatment, and results may not hold once incentives end. Online grocery shopping can still be limited by delivery fees, digital skills, and store availability.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 200 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2027

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Expected to finish

Dec 2030

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Adult (\> 21 years old) Live in a household with a young child(ren) under the age of 18 years and above age 12 Youth must be 12 to 17 and at-risk for Type 2 Diabetes Primary shopper for the household Have access to a smartphone or computer to place online orders Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the past year or income eligible (annual household income =\< 130% of the federal poverty line) Agree to share itemized grocery receipts during the study (12 months) Willing to order groceries online English or Spanish speaker Informed consent

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Conditions

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type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

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Food insecurity Healthy eating

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