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Intervention Center for Food Insecurity (FarmtoECE Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Megan Knapp, PhD

Research Sponsored by Xavier University of Louisiana.

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

18 years of age minimum

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 months

Awards & highlights

FarmtoECE Trial Summary

This trial aims to improve access to healthy food and diets for low-income children under the age of five attending early childcare centers. The researchers want to see if a program called Farm to ECE can help

Who is the study for?

This trial is for directors or staff of early childcare centers who are at least 18 years old. It aims to help low-income, minority children under five by improving their access to healthy foods and nutrition education.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The Farm to ECE program is being tested over six months. It's designed to see if it can make the food environment in early childcare centers healthier, get more local fruits and veggies into kids' diets, and boost parents' knowledge about using community food resources.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves educational programming rather than medical treatment, traditional side effects aren't expected. However, there may be indirect impacts on behavior or preferences related to food choices.

FarmtoECE Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am at least 18 years old.

FarmtoECE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

incidence of parent/guardian use of community food resources

nutrition environment score measured by NAPSACC

percent completion of program components (fidelity)

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FarmtoECE Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Intervention CenterExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The intervention will include: (1) assisting ECEs with conducting self-assessments; (2) connecting ECEs with local farmers and food producers; (3) providing technical assistance for menu changes, procuring healthy food, identifying and implementing best feeding practices and policies for the environment; (4) delivering nutrition education; and (5) connecting parents/guardians with local food resources and affordable fresh food to be consumed at home

Group II: ComparisonActive Control1 Intervention

No programming at center, only surveys

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Xavier University of Louisiana.Lead Sponsor

6 Previous Clinical Trials

2,393 Total Patients Enrolled

Megan Knapp, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorXavier University of Louisiana.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are potential participants currently able to apply for enrollment in this ongoing clinical trial?

"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this clinical trial is currently seeking participants. The initial posting of the study on September 1st, 2023 and its most recent update on January 23rd, 2024 indicate ongoing recruitment efforts."

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May I inquire about the criteria for potential participation in this medical study?

"This research initiative aims to enroll a total of 435 individuals, ranging in age from 18 to 99 years old, who are currently experiencing food insecurity. Additionally, participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: they should hold a position as Director or staff member at one of the participating centers and be at least 18 years old."

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How large is the patient cohort enrolled in this medical study?

"Indeed, as indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, this ongoing clinical trial is actively seeking suitable candidates for enrollment. The trial was initially posted on September 1st, 2023 and last updated on January 23rd, 2024. A total of 435 patients are required for participation in a single designated location."

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Is the clinical trial open to participants aged 55 and above?

"To be eligible for this study, individuals must fall within the age range of 18 to 99. It is important to note that there are a total of 26 clinical trials available specifically for participants under the age of 18 and an additional 68 trials targeted towards those over the age of 65."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Addressing Disparities in Food Access Among Young Children in Louisiana: A Farm to ECE Approach

2023. "Addressing Disparities in Food Access Among Young Children in Louisiana: A Farm to ECE Approach". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05745376.