A Trial of Behavioral Economic Interventions Among Food Pantry Clients (NCT04011384) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
A Trial of Behavioral Economic Interventions Among Food Pantry Clients
United States286 participantsStarted 2019-07-05
Plain-language summary
Obesity, unhealthy dietary habits, and food insecurity are major public health concerns, especially affecting individuals living in poverty. Food pantries, which provide free food to those in need, are increasingly interested in promoting healthy choices, but few rigorous studies have tested healthy eating interventions in food pantry settings. The overall objective of this proposal is to conduct a randomized-controlled trial among 500 regular food pantry clients to compare the influence of a behavioral economic intervention to promote healthier food choices delivered via a web-based ordering platform to usual care (control group).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥18 years old
* primary grocery shopper for the family
* a regular in-person client at the food pantry (i.e., shops at pantry ≥ 1 per month)
* able to use the web-based touchscreen ordering system
* able to use a blood pressure cuff and scale provided to them for taking blood pressure and weight
* able to come outside their home for 5 minutes for the Veggie Meter measurement
Exclusion Criteria:
* \<18 years old
* not the primary grocery shopper for the family
* not a regular client at the food pantry (i.e., shops at pantry \< 1 per month)
* not able to use the web-based touchscreen ordering system
* not able to use a blood pressure cuff and scale provided to them for taking blood pressure and weight
* not able to come outside their home for 5 minutes for the Veggie Meter measurement
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Mean Monthly Change in Number of Units of Healthier Foods
Timeframe: Collected from the online system at baseline and then each month for the remaining 3 months of participation.
2
Mean Monthly Change in Number of Units of Less Healthy Foods
Timeframe: Collected from the online system at baseline and then each month for the remaining 3 months of participation.