Food prescriptions to help Latino families eat healthier
Food Prescriptions to Promote Affordable Diets That Meet RDAs Among Multi-generational Latino Households
This study is testing a meal planning and grocery delivery service to see if it helps Latino families with overweight or obesity eat healthier and improve their health over six months.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 720 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kaiser Permanente Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pasadena, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05309395 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally tailored meal planning and grocery delivery service designed for multigenerational Latino households. The intervention, known as FoodRx, will provide families with meal plans that adhere to sustainability guidelines and meet nutritional needs at an affordable cost. Participants will include Latino households with at least two adults with overweight or obesity and one child aged 5-10 years, who will receive weekly grocery deliveries based on their meal plans. The study will assess changes in weight, dietary quality, and health outcomes over a six-month period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are multigenerational Latino households with at least two adults who are overweight and at least one child aged 5-10 years.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic kidney disease or those who are insulin-dependent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve dietary habits and health outcomes for Latino families struggling with obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using food prescriptions and tailored meal plans to improve dietary habits, making this approach both innovative and supported by preliminary evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Multigenerational Latino household that has at least 2 adults with a BMI \>27 kg/m2 and who both want to lose weight and at least one child under age 18; \[Multi-generational is defined as having household members in two or three age groups: a) less than 18 years; b) 18-64 years; c) 65 years or older\]; The household should have between 3-5 residents. * Owns at least 1 smart phone, tablet or computer or has internet access; * No dietary exclusions or medical conditions (e.g. chronic kidney disease, or using insulin (those with type 2 diabetes mellitus without needing insulin can participate) * Plans to stay in the area for 12 months; * Must not be using medications that interfere with weight loss (e.g., steroids, certain anti-depressants, anti-seizure medications), * Willing to pay for groceries * If on Calfresh, must be willing to pick up groceries at the store. Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic kidney disease, * insulin dependent diabetes, * dietary exclusions that are inconsistent with menus
Where this trial is running
Pasadena, California
- Kaiser Permanente — Pasadena, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Deborah A Cohen, MD,MPH — Kaiser Permanente
- Study coordinator: Deborah A Cohen, MD, MPH
- Email: deborah.a.cohen@kp.org
- Phone: 3107953960
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.