Improving nutrition for food insecure postpartum women in Central Texas
Enhancing Food as Medicine Interventions for Food Insecure Postpartum Women in Central Texas
This study tests whether providing home-delivered nutritious meals or food boxes can help improve the health and well-being of postpartum women in Central Texas who are struggling with food insecurity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Austin, Texas and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06428578 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effects of two different Food is Medicine (FBM) interventions—virtual and in-person—on various health outcomes for food insecure postpartum women. Participants will receive either home-delivered nutritious meals or food boxes, and their diet quality, food security status, breastfeeding rates, mental health, and cooking habits will be assessed. The study will also analyze the implementation outcomes of both intervention methods through data collected from participants, Community Health Workers, and partner organizations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are postpartum women who are experiencing food insecurity and can communicate in English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients who live outside the designated food produce delivery area or have dietary allergies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the health and well-being of food insecure postpartum women by enhancing their access to nutritious food.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar food intervention approaches, indicating potential for success in this study.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * food insecure * to communicate in English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * not living within the food produce zip code delivery radius * having any dietary allergies.
Where this trial is running
Austin, Texas and 1 other locations
- Ascension Seton Medical Center — Austin, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexandra van den Berg, MPH, PhD — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Alexandra van den Berg, MPH, PhD
- Email: Alexandra.E.VanDenBerg@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: (512) 391-2529
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.