Free produce and coaching aim to stop diabetes before it starts

NCT ID NCT07472712

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving adults at risk for type 2 diabetes free fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a proven lifestyle program, can help them lower blood sugar and lose weight. One hundred adults with prediabetes will either get the standard diabetes prevention program or that program plus weekly produce bags and cooking classes. Researchers will track how well the program works and whether it is practical for real-world use.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Produce Prescription Plan (PPP) - a lifestyle program plus free fresh produce and cooking demos
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that combining healthy food access with lifestyle coaching helps prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk communities.
What could go wrong: This is a small early feasibility study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program is intensive and may be hard to sustain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TYPE2DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITING

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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