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NCT07376044
RUSH Food is Medicine Veggie Rx - GusNIP Produce Prescription
Conditions: Food Insecurity, Diabetes in Adults, Hypertension (HTN)
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 400
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Rush University Medical Center Chicago Illinois
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess nutrition incentives and produce vouchers to measure the impacts of food insecurity-related chronic health conditions in adults with hypertension and/or diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does participation increase fruit and vegetable consumption for participants?
* Does participation reduce individual and household food insecurity?
* Does participation reduce healthcare utilization and associated costs?
* Does participation lead to improvements in diet-related health outcomes (e.g., hypertension, diabetes)?
* Does participation support the local economy by increasing participant spending at local food vendors?
Participants will:
* Receive 6 months home delivered produce prescription boxes
* Receive 6 months match of produce vouchers
* Receive nutrition education and participate in Chronic Disease Self-Management classes
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults over 18 years of age
* Participants receiving medical care at Rush
* Participants with a diagnosis of hypertension and/or diabetes
* Participants with a positive screen for food insecurity
* Participants eligible for medical assistance through a state plan
* Participants eligible for benefits through the SNAP program
* Participants are member of a low-income household
* Participants willing to participate for duration of the program (12-months)
* Participants residing in service area of the referring Rush clinic
Exclusion Criteria:
* Adults unable to consent
* Individuals not yet adults - infants, children, teenagers
* Incarcerated individuals
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07376044). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.