Clinical trial for Food Insecurity
Official title Implementing Food Referrals for Equity and Sustained Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06661538
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will see if linking families to local food programs through clinics helps improve diet quality and health outcomes for children who face food insecurity.
- Who it's for
- Families with children who experience food insecurity and are receiving care at participating clinics.
- What's involved
- Participants will be referred to community food programs, receive guidance on healthy eating, and may attend clinic visits to discuss progress and receive support.
- Time commitment
- The program will run for several months, with regular clinic visits and ongoing communication between the clinic and food program partners to track participation and outcomes.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- child attending Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes clinics, Cardiology clinic, MASLD clinic, general GI clinic at RCHSD
- child age between 5-18 years old
- parent or caregiver who indicates that they are experiencing food insecurity and receives Medicaid or SNAP benefits
- family not moving out of the San Diego area within the time frame of the study Limited
You likely can't join if
- will be applied in order to examine the impact of this program on a heterogenous group of people and increase generalizability.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Diego, California, 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, but 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, 5 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Diego, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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