Improving diabetes care through education and food support
Official title: Linking Education, Produce Provision, and Community Referrals to Improve Diabetes Care (LINK)
Run by Ohio State University · NCT05472441 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if giving fresh fruits and vegetables, diabetes education, and community support can help people with type 2 diabetes who struggle with food insecurity manage their blood sugar better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 568 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 6, 2023 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05472441 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with a hemoglobin A1c of 7.5% or higher, who also screen positive for food insecurity.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those who are unwilling to release information to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pragmatic randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of providing fresh produce, diabetes education, and community referrals on hemoglobin A1c levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes facing food insecurity. Participants will be enrolled into one of four groups, each receiving different combinations of interventions over a 6-month period. The study employs a 2x2 factorial design and utilizes stratified randomization to ensure balanced groups. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months to determine the effectiveness of the interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve diabetes management and health outcomes for patients experiencing food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar interventions addressing food insecurity and diabetes management, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Type 2 Diabetes based on American Diabetes Association Criteria * Hemoglobin A1c ≥ 7.5% * Screen Positive on 2-item Food Security Screener Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to Attest to Release of Information to Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Where it's running
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joshua Joseph, MD, MPH — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Luiza Reopell, BS
- Email: luiza.reopell@osumc.edu
- Phone: 614-653-8213
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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.