Improving health by expanding traditional Wabanaki foods in Maine

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This community research project aims to increase access to fresh and traditional Wabanaki foods by expanding the WMFP in Bangor, Maine. It collaborates with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, Yale, Washington State University, and Drexel to implement a scaled pantry model. The study focuses on food sovereignty and addressing nutrition-related health disparities linked to food insecurity. Participants are adults who are members of a Wabanaki community, with no exclusions beyond age and affiliation. The approach combines food distribution with community engagement to support healthier dietary patterns rooted in traditional foods.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults age 18 years and older
* Members of a Wabanaki community

Exclusion Criteria:

-None

Where it's running

• Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness
  Bangor, Maine, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nameera Fatima, MS IST
• Email: nfatima@wabanakiphw.org
• Phone: 844-844-2622

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.