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Behavioural Intervention

NutriConnect Delivery for Food Insecurity (NutriConnect Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Jing Li, MD, DrPH, MS

Research Sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6-month

Awards & highlights

NutriConnect Trial Summary

This trial compares two ways of giving fruits and vegetables to patients with low income and diet-related diseases: by giving them credits to buy produce or by delivering produce boxes to them. The goal is to see

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who have been cared for at BJH, are going home after discharge, and struggle with food or financial insecurity. They must also be at higher risk of heart disease due to conditions like diabetes or obesity. People can't join if they can't consent, are under suicide watch or police custody, in hospice care, without a stable home, or if pregnant.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two ways to help people eat more fruits and veggies: NutriConnect Credit gives them credits in a rewards account; NutriConnect Delivery sends them boxes of produce. It looks at which method improves diet and food security better while considering the program's reach and costs.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves dietary interventions rather than medications, traditional side effects aren't expected. However, changes in diet may cause digestive adjustments depending on individual health conditions.

NutriConnect Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6-month

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6-month

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

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

change in F&V intake

Secondary outcome measures

Household food insecurity

Other outcome measures

Self-reported health status

NutriConnect Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: NutriConnect DeliveryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Patient receives produce (F&V) box (with equivalent $20 value) delivered to home every other week.

Group II: NutriConnect CreditExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Patient is given $20 credit to their Schnucks (grocery) Reward account every other week for F&V shopping.

Group III: Usual Care (Control)Active Control1 Intervention

Patient is screened for food or financial insecurity, if positive, social worker will refer him/her to community service programs.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Washington University School of MedicineLead Sponsor

1,937 Previous Clinical Trials

2,299,455 Total Patients Enrolled

Schnuck Markets, Inc.UNKNOWN

BJC HealthCareUNKNOWN

3 Previous Clinical Trials

46,542 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the enrollment phase of this medical study currently accepting participants?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, the ongoing recruitment of participants for this trial began on March 25th, 2024. The most recent update to trial information was also made on the same date."

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What is the current number of individuals being admitted into this research investigation?

"Indeed, information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms the active recruitment status of this trial. The study was first posted on March 25th, 2024 and last revised on the same day. It aims to enroll 240 participants from a single location."

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Is the study open to participants who are younger than 55 years of age?

"Individuals between the ages of 18 and 99 are eligible for enrollment in this research endeavor. There exist distinct clinical trials aimed at those under 18 as well as individuals over 65 years old, amounting to a total of 6 and 23 studies respectively."

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Which individuals are eligible to participate in this research study?

"Candidates eligible for participation in this research must experience food insecurity and be between 18 and 99 years old. The study aims to enroll a total of 240 individuals."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Produce Prescription Approaches On Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Food Security, While Exploring Implementation Outcomes Such as Reach, Implementation, Sustainability, and Cost

2024. "Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Produce Prescription Approaches On Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Food Security, While Exploring Implementation Outcomes Such as Reach, Implementation, Sustainability, and Cost". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06263751.