Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment160 (estimated)
SponsorStanford University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Palo Alto, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 7, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 15, 2027
Study endsJanuary 15, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 11, 2026
Trial IDNCT06329375 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

  • Stanford Medicine
    Palo Alto, California, United States
    Recruiting

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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.
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.