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Free food boxes aim to boost Kids' health in Low-Income homes

NCT ID NCT07620028

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Purdue University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study gives 250 low-income families in Indianapolis a weekly box of healthy foods like meat, milk, fruits, and vegetables for a year. Researchers will check if children's diet quality, food security, and mental health improve compared to families not getting the boxes. The goal is to see if this simple support can help kids eat better and feel more secure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
food box containing animal protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could show that providing healthy food boxes improves children's diet quality and reduces food insecurity in low-resource communities.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other communities, and participation is voluntary, which could affect outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 500 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

5 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Lives in Indianapolis Neighborhood * 18 years or older * Reads and speaks English or Spanish * Willingness to answer study assessments at the beginning and again one year later at the end of the study * Has a child (or is the legal guardian) aged 5-18 years old who lives with them during the week while the child attends school (not preschool) * Willingness to allow one of their children to participate in the study and complete study assessments * Willingness to stay in touch with research staff for the entire length of the study (\~13-14 months) Exclusion Criteria: \- Has a way to refrigerate and warm or cook food, in the place where they live

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Diet, healthy Food security Healthy eating HUNGER Nutrition intervention

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Community Alliance of the Far Eastside

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46226, United States

  • Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46221, United States

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