Nutrition Program for Food Insecurity
(FIRST Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on nutrition and food access, so it's likely you can continue your medications, but please confirm with the trial coordinators.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems to focus on nutrition and food access rather than medication changes.
What data supports the idea that Nutrition Program for Food Insecurity is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that food provision interventions, like food prescriptions and food pharmacies, are gaining attention for improving nutritional health outcomes in food-insecure adults. These programs aim to bridge clinic and community settings, suggesting they can be effective in addressing food insecurity. However, the research does not provide specific data comparing the Nutrition Program for Food Insecurity to other treatments for the same condition.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the Nutrition Program for Food Insecurity treatment?
Research shows that food provision interventions, like food prescriptions and food pharmacies, can improve nutritional health outcomes for at-risk patients, especially when combined with nutrition education. This suggests that similar programs could help improve health outcomes for those facing food insecurity.12345
What safety data exists for nutrition programs addressing food insecurity?
The research does not directly address safety data for nutrition programs like the Nutrition Program for Food Insecurity. However, it highlights the effectiveness of programs like SNAP-Ed in improving food security and dietary outcomes, which indirectly suggests a positive impact on health. The studies emphasize the need for rigorous study designs to strengthen evidence on dietary outcomes. The American Dietetic Association supports food and nutrition assistance programs to improve health and reduce food insecurity, indicating a general consensus on their safety and importance.678910
Is the Nutrition Program for Food Insecurity safe for humans?
Is the Nutrition program a promising treatment for food insecurity?
How does the Nutrition Program for Food Insecurity treatment differ from other treatments for food insecurity?
The Nutrition Program for Food Insecurity is unique because it combines nutrition education with food assistance, aiming to improve both food security and dietary habits among low-income individuals. Unlike other treatments that may only provide food, this program also teaches budgeting and healthy lifestyle choices to help participants achieve long-term food security.89111213
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study seeks to address the multifaceted challenges posed by food disparities and their negative consequences on health outcomes, via a comprehensive community health intervention program. Study objectives include:1. To describe the social-demographic and clinical factors associated with food insecurity in the hospitalized diabetic population.2. To design, implement and evaluate a nutrition program targeting the hospitalized diabetic population. The investigators will prospectively randomize the target population into either a nutrition program (Intervention), or state-of-art standard of care (SOC) in a 4:1 ratio. Participants in the intervention group will be provided the following two resources in addition to SOC: 1) Enhanced access to nutritious food (twice daily meal delivery up to 90 days post-discharge) 2) Education at discharge and continuing outreach to enhance knowledge for better diet and food options.3. To enhance community engagement and develop a systematic implementation plan for long-term roll-out of the nutrition program.
Research Team
Neera Ahuja, MD
Principal Investigator
Stanford University
Christine Santiago, MD
Principal Investigator
Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for California residents with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes who are admitted to Stanford Healthcare inpatient unit, have food insecurity, and are covered by Mom's Meals. It aims to help those struggling with access to nutritious food.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a nutrition program or standard of care, with enhanced access to nutritious food and education for up to 90 days post-discharge
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for food insecurity, medication adherence, diabetes stress, hypoglycemia, and hospitalization outcomes
Long-term community engagement
Development of a systematic implementation plan for long-term roll-out of the nutrition program
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Nutrition program
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor