Healthy food vouchers to improve blood sugar control in low-income individuals with diabetes
Effect of a Healthy Food Voucher on Blood Glucose Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if giving healthy food vouchers to low-income people with diabetes can help lower their blood sugar levels.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 390 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Unity Health Toronto Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto) |
| Trial ID | NCT05776420 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of providing food vouchers for healthy foods in reducing blood glucose levels among low-income individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Participants will receive vouchers to purchase nutritious food, and their blood sugar levels will be monitored to assess the impact of this intervention. The study focuses on individuals who experience food insecurity, which may contribute to poor diabetes management. By comparing blood glucose levels before and after the intervention, researchers hope to determine the potential benefits of food access on health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are low-income individuals with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes who experience food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience food insecurity or have a hemoglobin A1c level above 11 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve blood glucose control and overall health for low-income individuals with diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that food access interventions can positively impact health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * hemoglobin A1c 6.0 to 11.0 * report food insecurity or financial insecurity Exclusion Criteria: * live with a current study participant * life expectancy \< 6 months * multiple life-threatening allergies to common foods * require total parenteral nutrion * blood dyscrasia that interferes with hemoglobin A1c interpretation * hemoglobin A1c \>11
Where this trial is running
Toronto
- St Michael's Hospital Academic Family Health Team — Toronto, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nav Persaud
- Email: nav.persaud@utoronto.ca
- Phone: 416-864-6060
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.