Can traditional foods heal? wabanaki mobile pantry trial launches

NCT ID NCT07561593

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is expanding a mobile food pantry that delivers fresh and traditional foods to Wabanaki communities in Maine. Researchers want to see if better access to these foods can improve food security and health-related quality of life. About 500 adults who are members of a Wabanaki community will take part. The program is community-led and focuses on cultural connection and food sovereignty.

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Active substance: Mobile Food Pantry program providing fresh and traditional foods
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that culturally tailored food programs reduce food insecurity and improve health in Indigenous communities.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage, non-randomized study without a control group, so results may not be conclusive. Changes in food security may not translate to long-term health improvements.

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FOOD INSECURITY

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Locations

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness
RECRUITING

Bangor, Maine, 04401, United States

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