Clinical trials
Food Insecurity clinical trials
Below are recruiting food insecurity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 45 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07488767Enrolling by invitation
Food order study for diabetes with food insecurity
This study looks at whether changing the order you eat your food (like vegetables first, then carbs) can help people with prediabetes or diabetes who also experience food insecurity. It aims to find simple, low-cost ways to improve blood sugar control.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT06614920Recruiting
Plant-based food prescription for food-insecure families
This study gives families who are struggling with food and money a free plant-based food prescription. It aims to see if healthy foods can improve health and reduce hunger.
Miami, FloridaAges Up to 99 years - NCT05856591Recruiting
Food help and cooking skills for adults with high blood pressure
This study tests whether giving food resources plus hands-on kitchen skills can help adults who have food insecurity and high blood pressure. It may support healthier eating and routines that help manage blood pressure.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 35–75 - NCT04943861Recruiting
Study on HIV and food insecurity support
This study is looking at food insecurity in adults living with HIV. It may help improve understanding of the barriers to healthy living and guide better support for people affected by HIV.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07845461Recruiting
Testing ways to help with binge eating and food insecurity
This study tests different strategies to help adults who struggle with binge eating and also have limited access to enough food. It uses a mobile app to deliver support and may offer compensation for participation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07220291Recruiting
Food box study for YK Delta communities
This study provides food boxes to people in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta who need food support. The goal is to see if food boxes can help improve food security.
Bethel, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06329375Recruiting
Food Help for Diabetes Patients After Hospital Stay
This study helps people with diabetes who are admitted to Stanford Hospital and have trouble affording enough food. It provides meals through Mom's Meals after you go home, to make sure you have healthy food options.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07090083Recruiting
Liver health and food support for children
This study tests whether providing fruit and vegetable vouchers to families with children who have fatty liver disease can improve liver health. Diet and lifestyle are key to managing this condition.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 6–17 - NCT06661538RecruitingPhase 2
Food referrals to help children with health conditions
This study tests a program that helps families with food insecurity get connected to food resources. It is for children ages 5–18 who are already seen at certain specialty clinics and who receive Medicaid or SNAP.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 5 years+ - NCT06116422Recruiting
Food Insecurity Program for Healthy Baby Weight
This study tests a program to help families with food insecurity and early signs of obesity in infants. It aims to learn the best ways to support healthy weight in babies at risk for overweight.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 1–2 - NCT07561593Recruiting
Wabanaki Food Systems and Health Study in Maine
This study explores how food systems (where food comes from, how it's grown and shared) affect the health of Wabanaki community members. Researchers want to learn what food practices are important to your community and how to improve health through food.
Bangor, MaineAges 18 years+ - NCT07091539Recruiting
Fruit and vegetable vouchers for kids with fatty liver disease
This trial tests whether providing fruit and vegetable vouchers can help children with fatty liver disease (MASLD) improve their liver health. Families living in California with a child who has elevated BMI and liver enzymes may be eligible.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 6–17 - NCT06802406Recruiting
Nutrition support for transplant or cell therapy patients
This study tests a program to help patients who are getting a transplant or cell therapy and have trouble getting enough food. It provides nutrition resources to improve their health during treatment.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 8–80 - NCT06051591Recruiting
Food FARMacia: Helping families with food worries
This study tests a program called Food FARMacia to help families with young children who sometimes worry about having enough food. The goal is to see if the program can help prevent childhood obesity by providing support and resources.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 6 months+ - NCT05880004Recruiting
Food pantry app support to help people choose healthy food
This trial tests a mobile phone app meant to help food pantry clients pick healthier food options more easily. It also looks at how well the food pantry can stay prepared for emergencies. If you use a participating food pantry often and can use a smartphone, you may be able to try the app during the pilot.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06946355Enrolling by invitation
Food support for hospitalized children and their families
This study provides food support to families of hospitalized children who have Medicaid or no insurance, helping with meals during their hospital stay.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Up to 21 years - NCT07036757Recruiting
Healthy meal kits for better health
This study provides free healthy meal kits to adults with overweight and health concerns to see if they can improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight. It is for people 40 and older with low income who live in the Greater Lowell area.
Lowell, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT07706192Recruiting
Food assistance for cancer patients facing hunger
This trial tests whether providing food assistance helps cancer patients stick to their treatment plan and improve their health. It is for patients who sometimes or often worry about having enough food to eat.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07770490Recruiting
Food support for families with young children
This study provides free healthy food and nutrition help to families with children aged 2-6 who receive Medicaid and sometimes worry about having enough food. It aims to see if this support improves children's health and well-being.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07729436Recruiting
Healthy eating study for online food pantry users
This study tests a program to help people make healthier choices when ordering from an online food pantry. It may help if you regularly use an online food pantry and are interested in improving your diet.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07640594Recruiting
Food Vouchers and Nutrition Support in Philippine Households
This study tests whether food vouchers help low-income families in the Philippines eat better and more nutritious food. Researchers will track how the vouchers affect what families buy and eat, and how that impacts health—especially for women and young children.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges birth–99 years - NCT07221045Recruiting
Food as medicine for food-insecure families in rural North Carolina
This study tests whether providing fresh produce boxes and nutrition classes helps families in rural North Carolina who struggle with food access. If you are a parent or caregiver of an 8–14-year-old and live in a participating county, you may qualify.
Raleigh, North CarolinaAges 8–64 - NCT07254689Recruiting
Food for Health: A diabetes nutrition study for Native American elders
This study tests if a food program can help older Native American adults on the Flathead Reservation who have diabetes or are at risk for it. It looks at how better nutrition affects health.
Arlee, MontanaAges 55 years+ - NCT07149350Enrolling by invitation
Food access and resource optimization study
This study tests whether a program that helps families access healthy food can improve their well-being. You may be able to join if you attend an information session and can commit to in-person workshops.
Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for food insecurity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 45 recruiting food insecurity studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a food insecurity trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a food insecurity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.