Reducing Food Insecurity During COVID-19

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two interventions to address food insecurity among low-income families with young children during the COVID pandemic. The investigators will conduct a parallel group, randomized controlled trial of 250 families. The first randomly assigned comparator is Fresh Connect, a produce prescription program that provides a stipend for participants to purchase fresh food items at mobile markets and independent farmers markets across Boston. The second comparator is grocery store gift cards, redeemable at conventional grocery stores. In each comparator, participants will be given the equivalent of $150 on a monthly basis for six consecutive months. All participants will be followed for 12 months to assess outcomes that involve food insecurity (primary), fruit and vegetable consumption, healthcare utilization, social service utilization, and physical/emotional health.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Food Insecurity

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT04652596
Study type	Interventional
Source	Boston Medical Center
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	February 8, 2021
Completion date	February 13, 2023

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