FOOD INSECURITY

This study is testing whether providing home-delivered healthy food kits and virtual cooking classes helps adults with high blood pressure and food insecurity better manage their health. Researchers will compare this program against standard care to see which approach more effect…

This study is testing whether providing meals and food education after a hospital stay can help people with diabetes who struggle to afford enough food. Researchers will enroll 160 hospitalized patients with diabetes and food insecurity in California. Some will receive 90 days of…

This study aims to find the best way to help families who can't always afford enough healthy food, especially after their child has been in the hospital. Researchers are testing whether delivering free meals or providing grocery store gift cards for 4 weeks makes a meaningful dif…

This study is testing a 'produce prescription' program designed with and for Native American older adults living on the Flathead Reservation in Montana. Healthcare providers will give eligible participants vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at a local food center, aiming…

This study is testing whether providing free boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with nutrition education, can help people with diabetes or prediabetes better manage their condition. The 6-month program serves 400 participants in the Bronx who struggle with food insecurit…

This study is testing a program that helps connect families struggling to afford healthy food with community support services through their child's doctor's office. It aims to see if this connection improves food security and children's health over time. The program involves scre…

This study is testing whether a 'food prescription' program can help low-income families who struggle to afford healthy food. Researchers will provide plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with nutrition education, to 100 families. They will track if …

This global study is testing whether painting roofs with special reflective coatings can keep homes cooler and prevent heat-related health problems. Researchers are working with 3,200 people in five hot climate regions where housing conditions make residents especially vulnerable…

This study is testing a new way to help pregnant women who struggle to afford enough healthy food. It will see if a flexible support system, offering different types of food assistance based on individual needs, is practical to run. The goal is to improve food security and health…

This study is testing whether a farming support program can prevent food scarcity and improve health for pregnant women and their babies in Kenya. The program provides seeds, irrigation pumps, training, and access to a demonstration farm. Researchers will enroll 410 pregnant wome…

This study aims to see if helping families afford healthy food can prevent obesity in young children. Researchers will give 228 families $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as groceries with expert guidance, to see which approach better supports a healthy weight. The goa…

This study aims to help mothers who are feeling depressed, anxious, or stressed while their baby is in the hospital. It provides emotional support to help mothers bond with their babies and connects families to practical resources like food assistance and health insurance. The go…

This study aims to understand how a family's struggle to afford healthy food affects the severity of a common liver disease in children. Researchers will examine 160 children and teens with MASLD (fatty liver disease) from California clinics. They will measure liver health marker…