RUSH Food is Medicine Veggie Rx - GusNIP Produce Prescription (NCT07376044) | Clinical Trial Compass
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RUSH Food is Medicine Veggie Rx - GusNIP Produce Prescription
United States400 participantsStarted 2026-06-30
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess nutrition incentives and produce vouchers to measure the impacts of food insecurity-related chronic health conditions in adults with hypertension and/or diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does participation increase fruit and vegetable consumption for participants?
* Does participation reduce individual and household food insecurity?
* Does participation reduce healthcare utilization and associated costs?
* Does participation lead to improvements in diet-related health outcomes (e.g., hypertension, diabetes)?
* Does participation support the local economy by increasing participant spending at local food vendors?
Participants will:
* Receive 6 months home delivered produce prescription boxes
* Receive 6 months match of produce vouchers
* Receive nutrition education and participate in Chronic Disease Self-Management classes
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults over 18 years of age
* Participants receiving medical care at Rush
* Participants with a diagnosis of hypertension and/or diabetes
* Participants with a positive screen for food insecurity
* Participants eligible for medical assistance through a state plan
* Participants eligible for benefits through the SNAP program
* Participants are member of a low-income household
* Participants willing to participate for duration of the program (12-months)
* Participants residing in service area of the referring Rush clinic
Exclusion Criteria:
* Adults unable to consent
* Individuals not yet adults - infants, children, teenagers
* Incarcerated individuals
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.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Fruit and Vegetable Intake
Timeframe: 6 months, 12 months
2
Change in Food Security Status
Timeframe: 6months, 12 months
3
Change in Healthcare Utilization and Associated Costs
Timeframe: 6 months, 12 months
4
Change in Health Outcomes Associated with Hypertension