Medically Tailored Groceries for Pregnancy
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Medically tailored groceries (MTG), involving grocery items to be prepared at home, selected by a nutritional professional based on a treatment plan, is a growing approach adopted by healthcare systems to address food insecurity in their patient populations, a leading contribution to health disparities such as poor birth outcomes within pregnant populations. However, transportation and other social needs can often hinder patient uptake of clinic-based approaches. Findings from this study will help to better understand how home delivery of MTGs, with and without supplemental education and support to improve food literacy, behavioral and health outcomes.
Research Team
Elaine A Borawski, PhD
Principal Investigator
Case Western Reserve University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for pregnant individuals facing food insecurity, which can lead to complications during pregnancy and at birth. It's designed to see if getting groceries chosen by nutrition experts helps improve their health outcomes.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive medically tailored groceries, either clinic-based or home-delivered, with or without additional nutrition and culinary education, throughout pregnancy and up to 6 months post-delivery
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for dietary quality, healthy eating index, and other health outcomes post-delivery
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Medically Tailored Groceries
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Case Western Reserve University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Collaborator
MetroHealth Medical Center
Collaborator
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Collaborator