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RUSH Food is Medicine Veggie Rx - GusNIP Produce Prescription

GusNIP Produce Prescription Project

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 1 year

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Rush participants with or at risk of diabetes and/or hypertension who screen positive for food insecurity and meet the requirements to participate in a Produce Prescription project are referred to the Veggie Rx program for one year participation."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether fruit and vegetable boxes, vouchers, and food classes help adults with high blood pressure or diabetes who struggle to get enough food. It looks at eating habits, health, health care use and costs, and spending at local food sellers. Participants get home-delivered produce boxes for 6 months, matching produce vouchers for 6 months, and classes on healthy eating and managing long-term illness.

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

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Be older than 18.
  • Get medical care at Rush and live in the area served by the Rush clinic that refers you.
  • Have high blood pressure, diabetes, or both.
  • Have a screening that shows you struggle to get enough food.
  • Qualify for medical assistance through a state plan.
  • Qualify for SNAP, a program that helps pay for food.
  • Be part of a low-income household.
  • Be willing to take part for the full 12-month program.

Who can't join

  • Adults who cannot give consent to join the study.
  • Infants, children, and teenagers who are not yet adults.
  • People who are in jail or prison.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

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

Study sites (1)

IL