Actively Recruiting
Ripe for Revival: Outcomes Evaluation of a Mobile Produce Market With Vouchers
Led by North Carolina State University · Updated on 2025-10-22
150
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
North Carolina State University
Lead Sponsor
E
East Carolina University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to improve healthy food access and nutrition among rural residents at risk of food insecurity in eastern North Carolina. The study evaluates the impact of providing vouchers to patrons of the Ripe for Revival mobile market, a non-profit initiative offering discounted fresh produce and other foods. The project focuses on promoting balanced diets to prevent chronic disease and supporting sustainable local agriculture in eight rural counties. Participants who are part of North Carolina Cooperative Extension programs and at risk of food insecurity will receive monthly $20 vouchers for three months to use at the mobile market. The mobile market operates weekly, selling fresh produce, eggs, meat, and milk at discounted prices. Data collection occurs at baseline, around 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and between 12 to 16 weeks, with measurements including skin carotenoid scans to assess fruit and vegetable intake. During the study, researchers will collect data on participants' diet, weight, blood pressure, food and nutrition security, voucher usage, and satisfaction with the mobile market. Assessments include surveys and physical measurements taken at the NC Cooperative Extension office. The total study duration for each participant spans approximately 12 to 16 weeks, allowing evaluation of nutritional impacts and program effectiveness in improving healthy food access.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Ripe for Revival: Outcomes Evaluation of a Mobile Produce Market With Vouchers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older
- Fluent in English or Spanish
- Active participant in an NC Cooperative Extension program between May 2025 and June 2027
- At risk of food insecurity
- Willing to shop at the Ripe for Revival mobile produce market
- Willing to use the provided $20 monthly voucher at the mobile market
- Lives or works in Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, Jones, Lenoir, Northampton, Warren, or Washington counties in North Carolina
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals who do not meet the inclusion criteria above cannot participate
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 to 16 weeks
Participants receive $20 monthly vouchers for three months to use at the mobile produce market while data on nutrition and health are collected.
4 visits at baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12-16 weeks (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
NC State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27607
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
Basheerah Enahora, PhD, RDN, LDN
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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