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New treatment option for Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Official title The Community Garden Health Block
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06455215
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goals of this community-based clinical trial are to examine the association between community garden participation and 1) fruit and vegetable intake (primary outcome) and 2) access to healthy food (secondary outcome) among adults aged 18-95 living in low resource communities. Gardens will be randomized to the intervention (n=4 gardens) or control group (delayed intervention, n=3 gardens).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 95. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Arkansas resident aged 18-95;
- live in community within 1 mile radius of a participating garden;
- speak English;
- willingness to participate in the garden as a volunteer during the study intervention period;
- not previously participated in the garden as a volunteer in past 6 months;
You likely can't join if
- Does not live within 1 mile radius of a participating garden.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Arkansas resident aged 18-95;
- live in community within 1 mile radius of a participating garden;
- speak English;
- willingness to participate in the garden as a volunteer during the study intervention period;
- not previously participated in the garden as a volunteer in past 6 months;
- scores as food insecure on 1 of any of the food security measures (i.e. food did not last, could not eat balanced meal, cut the size or skip meals and frequency at which this happens, eat less than you think you should...
- written informed consent;
- working phone, home address, and email; 10) willingness to complete all survey assessments.
- Does not live within 1 mile radius of a participating garden.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 95 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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