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Texts vs. paper: new study tests best way to fight food insecurity

NCT ID NCT06919445

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether sending text messages with links to food resources helps families of recently hospitalized children who struggle to afford enough food. 608 caregivers took part. The text messages included a link to an online database and information on applying for food assistance programs. The goal was to see if texts work better than the usual paper handout given at hospital discharge.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Text Connect text messages with links to food resources
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple text messages are a better way to connect families to food help than paper handouts.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but it only tested one approach in one hospital system. Results may not apply everywhere, and the effect on food security may be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

608 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be a caregiver of a child admitted to the hospital * Must have a positive screening for Food Insecurity documented in the Electronic Health Record as conducted as part of the child's routine clinical care Exclusion Criteria: * Primary language other than English or Spanish * Repeat admission during the study period

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Food insecurity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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