Subsidized culturally adapted produce boxes and family resources for Chinese American families in Brooklyn
Building Access to Food Through Systems and Solidarity (BASIS): A Subsidized and Culturally-adapted Produce Box Program for Immigrant Communities of Brooklyn, NY - Family Box Pilot Study
This 12-month program will test whether monthly subsidized boxes of whole grains and legumes plus bilingual children's books and nutrition education help Chinese American parents of young children in NYC eat more whole grains and strengthen family connections.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT07076251 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Over 12 months, participating families receive a monthly box of whole grains and legumes, bilingual children's books every other month, and monthly nutrition education and recipes through a partnership between NYU and local community organizations. Enrollment targets Chinese American caregivers of children aged 2–6 who can pick up boxes at the program site in New York City. The program uses a pre-post design with surveys at the start and end of the 12 months to measure changes in intake of whole grains and fruits/vegetables (including legumes) and markers of social cohesion. Investigators plan to use the findings to refine culturally meaningful approaches to reducing cardiometabolic disease disparities in this community.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–90 who self-identify as Chinese or Chinese American, are caregivers of at least one child aged 2–6 who lives with them, are comfortable in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin, and can travel to the NYC pick-up site are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are not Chinese or Chinese American, who are not caregivers of a 2–6-year-old, who cannot read/speak the supported languages, or who cannot make monthly pick-ups are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase consumption of whole grains and legumes and improve family social cohesion, potentially lowering cardiometabolic risk over time in participating families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous subsidized produce and produce-prescription programs have shown modest improvements in diet and food security, but culturally tailored, family-centered interventions like this have been less frequently studied.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 18-90 years 2. Self-identify as Chinese or Chinese American 3. Caretaker or parent of at least one child who lives with them between the ages of 2-6 years 4. Willing and able to provide written consent 5. Comfortable speaking English, Cantonese, or Mandarin; reading in English or simplified or traditional Chinese 6. Can travel to CPC site for box pick-up monthly Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Individuals who don't meet the eligibility criteria
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- NYU Langone Health — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Madison N LeCroy, PhD — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Madison N LeCroy, PhD
- Email: Madison.LeCroy@nyulangone.org
- Phone: 646-501-3748
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.