Fresh Start: Increasing Early Produce Intake (NCT05153577) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Fresh Start: Increasing Early Produce Intake
United States50 participantsStarted 2021-06-09
Plain-language summary
Nearly 22% of children in Philadelphia live in food-insecure (FI) households, often leading to reliance on inexpensive, nutrient-poor foods and associated poor health outcomes. Despite this, utilization of food benefit programs is often low, including the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). In the prior qualitative study, Investigators found that parents desire to increase their children's intake of produce but face many barriers to produce access; caregivers described a preference for delivery-based, low-or-no cost food programs to increase produce access and intake among children. This pilot trial seeks to assess the effectiveness of a short-term, tiered-fee produce delivery program in retaining participants and increasing produce access and intake among families with WIC-eligible children
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Be over 18 years of age
. Be the parent or guardian for children ages 0 to 5 years of age who receive or are eligible to receive WIC benefits
. Be the parent or guardian for children ages 0 to 5 years of age who receive pediatric care at CHOP Primary Care - Cobbs Creek
. Live or have access to an address where packages can be delivered
. Have access to an electronic device and internet in order to access the online produce box ordering portal
. Be willing to complete three 10-15 minute surveys throughout the intervention either online or via telephone
. Consent to have their contact information shared with Farm to Families and Food Connect
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
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Number of participants in both groups who continue to participate in the program weekly in different pricing models
. Be participating in another intervention which provides produce just prior to or simultaneous with participation in this study (e.g. Farm Food Box Program, etc.)
. Be subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator(s), may be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures Subjects that do not meet all of the enrollment criteria may not be enrolled. Any violations of these criteria must be reported in accordance with IRB Policies and Procedures.