FRESH-EATS: a family healthy eating program.
Community-derived Multilevel-Multicomponent Nutrition Intervention to Reduce Food Access Disparities -FRESH-EATS
This program tries to see if FRESH-EATS helps children ages 8-12 and their parents/caregivers in low-income neighborhoods eat healthier.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of South Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tampa, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT07053644 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The FRESH-EATS project is a randomized controlled pilot that tests a multilevel, multicomponent program to improve dietary behaviors in children aged 8-12 and their parents/caregivers living in low-income, predominantly minority neighborhoods. The intervention combines hands-on cooking and nutrition education (Cooking Matters® for Families), family workshops addressing food access and the local food environment, and ongoing food deliveries plus information about local food pantries. Eight cohorts of six families each (48 families total) will be randomized to either the immediate intervention or a lagged-intervention control, with outcome measures collected before and after the intervention. The trial emphasizes feasibility and acceptability and will also measure changes in dietary behaviors and related health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking parents or caregivers aged 18 or older with a child aged 8-12 who live in the targeted low-income neighborhoods around Tampa, Florida.
Not a fit: Non-English speakers, families who recently completed a similar program within the past six months, or those unable to attend local sessions or accept food deliveries are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participating families may adopt healthier eating habits and improve dietary-related health measures for children and parents.
How similar studies have performed: Components like Cooking Matters® and community-based nutrition education have shown improvements in food skills and some dietary behaviors, but the combined multilevel approach in this exact population is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * English Speaking * Parents/caregivers that are 18 years or older * Residents of targeted neighborhood * Have a child aged 8-12 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Parents/caregivers or children who have participated in a similar intervention within the past 6 months * Do not speak English
Where this trial is running
Tampa, Florida
- University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Heewon L. Gray, PhD, RDN
- Email: hlgray@usf.edu
- Phone: +1 8139749881
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.