Program to reduce food insecurity for hospitalized diabetics
Official title: Food Insecurity Reduction & Strategy Team
Run by Stanford University · NCT06329375 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether providing better access to healthy meals and nutrition education can help hospitalized patients with diabetes feel better and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 7, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06329375 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include hospitalized patients diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who are experiencing food insecurity and reside in California.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are planning to be discharged to a skilled nursing facility or those without a home address may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This program aims to tackle food insecurity among hospitalized patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes by implementing a comprehensive nutrition intervention. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive enhanced access to nutritious meals and educational resources, or to standard care. The study will evaluate the impact of this intervention on health outcomes and community engagement. By addressing food disparities, the program seeks to improve the overall well-being of diabetic patients during and after their hospital stay.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve health outcomes for diabetic patients by ensuring they have access to nutritious food and education.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various interventions addressing food insecurity, this specific approach targeting hospitalized diabetic patients is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus * Admitted to Stanford Healthcare inpatient unit * Residence in California at time of enrollment * Positive Screening for Food Insecurity * On a Healthcare Plan covered by Mom's Meals. Exclusion Criteria: * Plans to be discharged to a skilled nursing facility. * Patients who prefer a language for which a short-form consent is not available. * No Home Address * Pregnant Participants. * No access to refrigerator.
Where it's running
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Stanford Medicine
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Neera Ahuja, MD — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Christine Santiago, MD
- Email: csantia2@stanford.edu
- Phone: (650) 725-5071
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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.