Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Monthly Food Box Program for food-insecure households in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

Official title: Neqkiuryaraq - The Art of Preparing Food

Run by Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium · NCT07220291 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether giving a monthly food box helps improve food security for households in need in rural Alaska.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment45 (estimated)
SponsorAlaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bethel, Alaska)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 20, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 2027
Study endsSeptember 2027
Registry record updatedMay 28, 2026
Trial IDNCT07220291 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates live in a Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta community served by YKHC and self-report a need for food support.

Probably not a fit

Participants already receiving adequate food support or planning to move away during the study may not experience added benefit.

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

What this trial studies

In this interventional study, households in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta will receive monthly food boxes and will be compared to households not receiving study-related food support. Researchers will measure changes in food security, stress, self-reported wellness, and dietary diversity at baseline and after three months. The goal is to see if regular food assistance can reduce insecurity and enhance overall well-being in this population. The study is conducted with community partners and aims to inform food-support strategies in rural regions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants could experience improved food security and related well-being benefits from regular monthly food support.

How similar studies have gone: Past studies in similar settings suggest that structured food assistance can improve access to food and some health-related outcomes, but evidence is limited in this specific rural Alaskan population.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Live in a Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta community served by the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
* Self-reported need for food support.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Existing food support through Neqkiuryaraq
* Under 18 years of age
* Planning to move outside of YK Delta within 4 months

Where it's running

  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
    Bethel, Alaska, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.