Improving community diet and food access in Brooklyn
Official title: Building Access to Food Through Systems and Solidarity (BASIS): a Subsidized and Culturally-adapted Produce Box Program for Immigrant Communities of Brooklyn, NY
Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT05381766 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 7, 2023 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05381766 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve dietary habits and food security among participating communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other community-based interventions focusing on food access and nutrition education have shown positive outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.