Improving community diet and food access in Brooklyn
Building Access to Food Through Systems and Solidarity (BASIS): a Subsidized and Culturally-adapted Produce Box Program for Immigrant Communities of Brooklyn, NY
This study is testing a program to improve access to healthy food and nutrition education for diverse communities in Brooklyn, focusing on residents who speak English, Chinese, Spanish, and Bangla.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05381766 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to enhance diet and food accessibility in Brooklyn's diverse communities through a comprehensive intervention. It includes a subsidized produce box program tailored to cultural preferences, nutrition education, experiential learning activities, economic security assistance, and policy contributions. Over five years, participants will receive culturally appropriate produce while engaging in educational workshops and community support initiatives. The program targets English, Chinese, Spanish, and Bangla-speaking residents in specific Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over who reside in specific Brooklyn zip codes and speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, or Bangla.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the targeted Brooklyn neighborhoods or do not speak the required languages may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve dietary habits and food security among participating communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other community-based interventions focusing on food access and nutrition education have shown positive outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: CSA: * Adult age 18 years and over * Resides in Zip codes: 11204, 11209, 11214, 11215, 11217, 11218, 11219, 11220, 11228, 11232 * Speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, or Bangla * Willing and able to provide consent Comparison Communities: * Adult age 18 years and over * Currently living in South Bronx (Zip codes 10454, 10455, 10451, 10456, 10459), Chinatown (Zip codes 10038, 10002, 10013, 10012), or Flushing (Zip codes 11354, 11355, 11356, 11357, 11360, 11359, 11358, 11365, 11367, 11368) * Speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish * Willing and able to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: • Unable to complete the baseline survey in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish or Bangla
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- NYU Langone Health — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stella Yi, MD — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Stella Yi, MD
- Email: Stella.Yi@nyulangone.org
- Phone: 646-501-3477
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.