Culturally tailored ADA meals for Asian Indian and Filipino adults with type 2 diabetes
Validation of NOURISH Project's Culturally Tailored Meals on Postprandial Glycemic Response Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study
This project will test whether culturally tailored, American Diabetes Association–compliant meals improve blood sugar control in Asian Indian and Filipino adults with type 2 diabetes by using a continuous glucose monitor.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stanford, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06836479 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This crossover intervention compares each participant's usual self-selected diet with a period of receiving NOURISH culturally tailored, ADA-compliant meals. Adults who self-identify as Asian Indian or Filipino and have type 2 diabetes will wear a continuous glucose monitor for roughly 30 days and keep a food log via Tastermonial. NOURISH meals are delivered to designated pick-up points on the Stanford campus and clinics, and participants alternate between control and intervention phases for within-person comparisons. Investigators will analyze CGM metrics such as postprandial glucose excursions and time-in-range to quantify dietary effects.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults with type 2 diabetes who self-identify as Asian Indian or Filipino, are not taking insulin, GLP-1 receptor agonists, or SGLT2 inhibitors, can pick up meals at Stanford, and are willing to wear a CGM for 30 days.
Not a fit: People using insulin, GLP-1 or SGLT2 drugs, those with severe food allergies or intolerances that prevent eating the provided meals, or anyone unable to pick up meals at Stanford or complete the protocol are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could reduce post-meal glucose spikes and increase time-in-range for Asian Indian and Filipino adults with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Prior work using medically tailored or culturally adapted meals with CGM monitoring has shown modest glycemic improvements, but evidence specifically in Asian Indian and Filipino populations is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identification as Asian Indian or Filipino * Diagnosed with T2DM * Can pick up meals from a designated area on the Stanford Campus * Willing to wear a CGM for 30 days Exclusion Criteria: * Currently taking insulin, GLP -1 and SGLT 2 * Known severe allergic reactions and/or food intolerances that would interfere with the ability to eat * Those who, in the opinion of the investigators, cannot reliably complete the study protocol.
Where this trial is running
Stanford, California
- Stanford University — Stanford, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Minal Moharir, MD — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Stephanie Ibe
- Email: stephibe@stanford.edu
- Phone: 732-610-1929
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.