Program to reduce food insecurity for hospitalized diabetics
Food Insecurity Reduction & Strategy Team
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06329375 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include hospitalized patients diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who are experiencing food insecurity and reside in California.
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.
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 performed: While there have been various interventions addressing food insecurity, this specific approach targeting hospitalized diabetic patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Palo Alto, California
- 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
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.