A Brief Intervention for Food Insecurity in Dietetic Practice (NCT04255654) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
A Brief Intervention for Food Insecurity in Dietetic Practice
United Kingdom52 participantsStarted 2019-08-28
Plain-language summary
1 in 10 people in the UK cannot afford enough nutritious food to eat, to help them and their family stay healthy.
We aim to find out what it would be like for both dietitians and their clients to be asked, routinely in a dietetic appointment, about having enough food to eat. Your dietitian will ask you 2 questions about your access to food and, if you want, they will discuss some options which might be helpful for you if your access to food is limited. Some of the discussions that take place (regarding the intervention only) will be audio recorded with your consent to check they are being done correctly.
If options which might be helpful for you to get more access to food were required you will then be asked to take part in a telephone interview, which will be audio recorded and will involve discussing your experience of the intervention and what you did with the information provided. After this telephone interview, this will be the end of the study for you.
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Attending dietitian clinic
Is ≥18 years of age or their main care giver is ≥18 years of age
Is willing and able to provide informed consent to participate and comply with the study procedures
Is able to understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
* The dietitian deems it inappropriate to make an opportunistic brief intervention on food insecurity. This includes personal and medical reasons known to the dietitian or reasons related to the consultation (for example the dietitian service user has become distressed and it would seem insensitive to complete the intervention at that time).
Is \<18 years of age and their main care giver is \<18 years of age
No interpreter present, therefore the potential participant is unable to understand and speak English sufficiently to give informed consent
Lacks capacity to give informed consent.
Has a diagnosed severe eating disorder
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.