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Integrating a Prescription Produce Program Within a Diabetes Prevention Program to Address Health Inequities Among Adults
Led by Virginia Commonwealth University · Updated on 2026-06-05
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
V
Virginia Commonwealth University
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Type 2 Diabetes is a common chronic condition among adults in the United States, and preventing it is a key health goal. This research investigates whether adding a prescription produce program to an existing Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can better support adults at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The prescription produce program aims to help those facing food insecurity by providing access to healthy fruits and vegetables, along with health advice and community resource referrals. Participants in the study will all join the 12-month Diabetes Prevention Program, which focuses on lifestyle changes including diet and physical activity. One group will also receive fresh produce deliveries, attend cooking demonstrations, and may be connected to additional social support services if needed. The study compares this combined approach to the standard DPP alone to see if it offers more benefits in preventing diabetes. Throughout the 12 months, participants will be assessed at baseline, 16 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months for various factors including recruitment, enrollment, attendance, retention, blood glucose, and weight. Additional evaluations will look at food security, social needs, diet quality, medication adherence, wellness goals, physical activity, and blood pressure. These measures will help researchers understand the program's impact and participant progress over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Integrating a Prescription Produce Program Within a Diabetes Prevention Program
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m² or higher and not pregnant
- Elevated blood sugar shown by hemoglobin A1c of 5.7-6.4% within the last 36 months, fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg/dl or 2-hour glucose 140-199 mg/dl within the last 6 months, or physician diagnosis of prediabetes
- Able to speak, read, and understand English
- Have a working U.S.-based phone number
- Able to attend weekly sessions for 4 months, then monthly sessions for 7 months at the community health site
You will not qualify if you...
- Blood sugar levels above the specified ranges without physician consent
- Pregnant adults over 18 years old
- Pregnancy status based on self-report without pregnancy testing prior to enrollment
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 months
Participants engage in a 12-month lifestyle change program focusing on self-efficacy, physical activity, and healthy diet to prevent Type 2 diabetes.
Weekly sessions for 4 months followed by monthly sessions for 7 months
Duration - 12 months
Participants in the intervention group receive bags of fresh fruits and vegetables, attend four cooking demonstrations, and may be referred to community-based wellness programs for additional resources based on social needs screening.
Weekly sessions for 4 months followed by monthly sessions for 7 months; 4 cooking demonstrations
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Ana Diallo
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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