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Official title A Food As Medicine Approach to Address Food Insecurity in Rural North Carolina
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07221045
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Increasing fruit and vegetable (FV) intake, and reducing saturated fat, salt, and added sugar are central lifestyle recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to prevent chronic disease. Yet, while diet is modifiable, numerous barriers exist for lower-resourced families to engage in healthy dietary behaviors.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 8 to 64. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Fluent in English or Spanish (speaking, reading, writing)
- An adult (18 years of age or older) who's a parent or caregiver of a child ages 8 to 14 years old or a child ages 8 to 14 years old
- Served at participating clinic in a county where the program is being implemented (Goldsboro Pediatrics, Bertie County Rural Health Association, and...
- Living in a county where the program is being implemented (Bertie, Halifax, Lenoir, Northampton, or Wayne Counties)
- Free living to the extent they are able to receive and use a box of fresh produce and participate in direct nutrition education classes
You likely can't join if
- Adults not at risk of food insecurity
- Adults, who are not parents nor caregivers of a child 8 to 14 years
- Adults who do not want to or could not fully participate (e.g., an adult family member with advanced kidney disease with severe dietary restrictions).
See the full eligibility criteria
- Fluent in English or Spanish (speaking, reading, writing)
- An adult (18 years of age or older) who's a parent or caregiver of a child ages 8 to 14 years old or a child ages 8 to 14 years old
- Served at participating clinic in a county where the program is being implemented (Goldsboro Pediatrics, Bertie County Rural Health Association, and Roanoke Chowan Community Health in Bertie, Halifax, Lenoir...
- Living in a county where the program is being implemented (Bertie, Halifax, Lenoir, Northampton, or Wayne Counties)
- Free living to the extent they are able to receive and use a box of fresh produce and participate in direct nutrition education classes
- Willing and able to provide written consent and participate in all study activities.
- Adults not at risk of food insecurity
- Adults, who are not parents nor caregivers of a child 8 to 14 years
- Adults who do not want to or could not fully participate (e.g., an adult family member with advanced kidney disease with severe dietary restrictions).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Raleigh, North Carolina, 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, 8 years to 64 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.