Nutritional Support for Pregnant Individuals Facing Food Insecurity
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing if community health workers can help pregnant women on Medicaid get and eat healthy food. Some participants will have food delivered to them, while others will receive support to buy healthy food. The goal is to see if this support improves their diet and health.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is nutritional support safe for pregnant individuals facing food insecurity?
How does the treatment 'Financial Support, Food Delivery' differ from other treatments for food insecurity in pregnant individuals?
This treatment is unique because it combines financial support and direct food delivery to address food insecurity, rather than relying solely on traditional food banks or charitable food assistance, which often have limited capacity to meet the needs of pregnant individuals facing severe poverty.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Nutritional Support for Pregnant Individuals Facing Food Insecurity?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Elaine A Borawski, PhD
Principal Investigator
Case Western Reserve University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for pregnant individuals who are experiencing food insecurity, are eligible for Medicaid, and can read and understand English. They must enroll in the Community Health Worker (CHW) Hub to participate.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive either direct food delivery or financial support and navigation for accessing local healthy foods
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for dietary behavior, psychosocial health, health care utilization, and health outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Financial Support
- Food Delivery
Financial Support is already approved in United States for the following indications:
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Case Western Reserve University
Lead Sponsor
MetroHealth Medical Center
Collaborator
Pregnancy with Possibilities Resource Center
Collaborator
Better Health Partnership
Collaborator
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Collaborator
Village of Healing Center
Collaborator
United Way of Greater Cleveland
Collaborator
Mom's First - Cleveland Department of Public Health
Collaborator
Cleveland Department of Public Health
Collaborator