Food insecurity

This study tests whether giving low-income adults with chronic conditions a monthly grocery card (about $80 per month) improves food security and health compared to a one-time payment. About 7,000 participants are randomly assigned to receive the monthly benefit or a lump sum aft…

This study looks at whether eating proteins and vegetables before carbohydrates (meal sequencing) can improve blood sugar control in 70 adults with diabetes or prediabetes who also experience food insecurity. Participants will receive free produce boxes and either standard nutrit…

This study looks at whether giving low-income people with diabetes or hypertension a monthly grocery card ($80 or $120) helps them control their disease and feel less stressed about food. About 4,450 adults in California are taking part. Researchers will check changes in blood su…

This study tests whether combining urban gardening with peer nutritional counseling can improve HIV care outcomes for people who also face food insecurity. About 433 adults with HIV in the Dominican Republic who have trouble getting enough food will take part. The goal is to see …

Researchers at Cornell University are testing whether a produce prescription program helps adults who have diet-related conditions and trouble affording food. Participants receive weekly boxes of fresh local produce for 8 to 24 weeks and attend eight nutrition education classes. …

This study aims to help mothers of babies in intensive care cope with depression, anxiety, and stress while also addressing basic needs like food and housing. About 200 caregivers of infants up to 6 months old will receive emotional support and referrals to community resources. T…

This trial tests whether a structured nutrition education program can improve medical students' knowledge and attitudes about ultra-processed foods, as well as their ability to read nutrition labels. About 74 sixth-year medical students will be split into two groups: one receives…

This study tests a 4-week group coaching program called FAVORes for caregivers of children in food-insecure households. The workshop teaches budgeting, nutrition, and how to find community resources. Researchers will survey 40 participants before and after the program to see if i…

This study looks at whether adding community health worker visits and free healthy groceries to the standard Meals on Wheels program can help older adults eat better, feel less lonely, and improve their quality of life. About 1,640 Rhode Island seniors at high nutritional risk wi…