Understanding the health effects of a food insecurity intervention
A clinical-community partnership to understand health impacts of a food insecurity intervention
This study is looking at how a community program that helps people access healthy food can improve health and reduce medical costs for families facing food insecurity, especially those who need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11060343 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a community-based intervention addressing food insecurity can impact health outcomes for individuals and families. By partnering with community organizations, the project aims to implement holistic food programs that go beyond just providing food, focusing instead on prevention and overall health improvement. The study will assess the effectiveness of these interventions in reducing chronic diseases and healthcare costs, particularly among vulnerable populations. Patients may be involved in evaluating how these programs can be sustained and improved over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, particularly those with chronic health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are food secure and do not face any barriers to accessing nutritious food may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for individuals facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using community-based interventions to address food insecurity, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Byhoff, Elena — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Byhoff, Elena
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.