Understanding how food insecurity affects children's health
Project 3: Isolating food insecurity to understand childhood health outcomes and biological mechanisms of risk
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MIRIAM HOSPITAL · NIH-10928184
This study is looking at how not having enough food affects the health of kids aged 8-12 from low-income families in Providence, RI, and it will include a special summer meal program to help us learn more about this issue.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MIRIAM HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10928184 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of food insecurity on children's health outcomes, particularly focusing on children aged 8-12 from low-income households. The study aims to separate the effects of food insecurity from general poverty by examining dietary habits, biological markers, and psychological well-being. Participants will be recruited from Providence, RI, and will undergo a baseline assessment before being assigned to either a food insecure or food secure group. The research includes a unique summertime meal provision intervention to better understand these dynamics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 8-12 years from low-income households experiencing food insecurity.
Not a fit: Children who are not experiencing food insecurity or those outside the age range of 8-12 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and policies that address food insecurity and its associated health risks in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing food insecurity can lead to improved health outcomes in children, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- MIRIAM HOSPITAL — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: EVANS, E. WHITNEY — MIRIAM HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: EVANS, E. WHITNEY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.