Clinical trials · California
Food Insecurity clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 6 recruiting food insecurity studies with a site in California — including Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- 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.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 5 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+
Food Insecurity trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting food insecurity studies listed above.
- Stanford University · 2 studies
- University of California, San Francisco · 2 studies
- Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
- Stanford Medicine
- University of California San Diego Health
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.
Food Insecurity trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there food insecurity clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 6 recruiting food insecurity studies with a site in California, 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 in California?
- 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 California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, 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 in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.