Increasing access to fruits and vegetables for families facing food insecurity
Official title: Increasing Use of SNAP Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Programs for Families With Food Insecurity
Run by University of South Carolina · NCT06828445 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether providing free fruits and vegetables to families on food assistance can help them eat healthier compared to families who only receive nutrition education.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 2 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 296 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of South Carolina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbia, South Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 2029 |
| Study ends | January 2029 |
| Registry record updated | April 4, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06828445 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are primary caregivers aged 18 and older with children aged 2-10 who are enrolled in SNAP and experience food insecurity.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have consistent access to a phone for communication or who have medical conditions affecting their ability to consume fruits and vegetables 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 intervention aims to enhance the use of a fruit and vegetable incentive program for families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who are experiencing food insecurity. Caregivers will be randomly assigned to either receive the intervention, which includes a free trial and home delivery of fruits and vegetables, or to an education-only control group. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention on improving diet-related outcomes compared to the control group. The primary focus is on assessing how the incentive program impacts the dietary habits of participating families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the dietary habits and overall health of families facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar incentive programs aimed at improving dietary habits among low-income families, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Primary caregiver 18+ years of age * Has a child 2-10 years of age * Speaks English * Screens positive for food insecurity * Currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) * Lives with a feasible radius for home delivery * Consistent access to a phone that receives text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Anticipate no longer being enrolled in SNAP during the study duration * Recent use of the SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program * Caregiver or child has a medical condition that impacts their ability to eat fruits and vegetables * Caregiver or child has a significant food allergy, preference, or intolerance that impacts their ability to eat fruits and vegetables
Where it's running
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elizabeth Adams, PhD
- Email: elizabeth-adams@sc.edu
- Phone: 803-777-0269
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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.