Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Food Insecurity clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 4 recruiting food insecurity studies with a site in or near Boston, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT06298253Recruiting
Traffic light system for healthier food at pantries
This study tests whether a traffic light nutrition ranking system helps food pantry clients choose healthier options. If you visit a participating pantry, you may be asked to complete surveys about your experience.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07779707Recruiting
Medically tailored groceries for depression and food insecurity
This study tests whether getting free, healthy groceries tailored to your medical needs can help improve symptoms of depression. If you are struggling with both depression and having enough food, this program might give you extra support.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting food insecurity studies listed above.
- Community Care Cooperative (C3)
- Martha Eliot Health Center
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- UMass Memorial Health
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
What taking part in a food insecurity study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting food insecurity studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there food insecurity clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 4 recruiting food insecurity studies with a site near Boston, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a food insecurity study near Boston?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a food insecurity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New food insecurity studies open near Boston regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.