Improving diabetes management through better access to nutrition

Addressing Diabetes by Elevating Access to Nutrition: the ADELANTE Study

Not applicable Interventional Stanford University · NCT05228860

This study is testing whether providing Latino patients with diabetes weekly healthy food deliveries and a supportive lifestyle program can help them manage their blood sugar better and improve their overall health.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment360 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorStanford University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Concord, California)
Trial IDNCT05228860 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The ADELANTE initiative aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-level intervention designed to enhance food security and glycemic control among Latino patients with diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either weekly healthy food deliveries along with a culturally tailored lifestyle intervention called Vida Sana, or to a waitlist control group. The study will assess improvements in glycemic control, dietary behaviors, and psychosocial outcomes over a 12-month period. The Vida Sana program includes group sessions focused on weight loss, physical activity, and behavioral strategies to promote healthy living.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are Hispanic or Latino adults aged 18 and older with type 2 diabetes, food insecurity, and a BMI of 25 or higher.

Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or Latino or those without food insecurity may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve diabetes management and overall health for Latino patients facing food insecurity.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using culturally tailored interventions to improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* For main study (index/intervention) participants:

  * Age at enrollment: 18+ years
  * Self-identified ethnicity: Hispanic, Latino, Chicano, or Spanish
  * Type 2 diabetes indicated in the electronic health record, e.g. as ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) diagnosis code or HbA1c value
  * Have indicated food insecurity according to the screening 2-item Hunger Vital Sign questionnaire
  * Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) =\> 25
  * Receiving care at our partnering community health centers (e.g., Clinica de la Raza)
  * Currently residing in Alameda or Contra Costa County and not expecting to relocate in the next 6-12 months
  * Have access to phone or computer, email, and some internet for access to remote intervention and completion of follow-up measures
* For household members:

  * Age at enrollment: 12+ years
  * Significantly involved in supporting nutrition in the home including food shopping, preparation, social support for healthy nutrition
  * Willing to complete some questionnaires and attend a single group session.
* For all participants:

  * Able and willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to provide informed consent
* Unable to speak, read, or understand English and/or Spanish
* Active substance use or psychotic disorders that would impair participation in a group lifestyle intervention or interfere with follow-up assessments
* Lacking mailing address for delivery of food box
* Planning to relocate out of area within the next 12 months
* Index participant only: Pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 12 months

Where this trial is running

Concord, California

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions DiabetesObesityLifestyle, Healthyfood insecuritycommunity health workerhealth coachweight lossHbA1c
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.