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
- NCT06942598Recruiting
Food support program for pregnant women facing food insecurity
This trial tests a program to help pregnant women who have trouble getting enough food. It provides special meals and support to improve food security and health for both mother and baby.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07361341Recruiting
Food support program for adults with diabetes or prediabetes
This trial tests a culturally tailored food bundle program for people with type 2 diabetes or very high prediabetes who also face food insecurity. If you qualify, you may receive free food bundles and help managing your health.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07396805Recruiting
Food is medicine study for obesity with food insecurity
This study tests whether providing healthy food and support can help adults with obesity and food insecurity lose weight. It looks at how food assistance programs might improve health.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07251283Recruiting
Food insecurity and eating in opioid treatment
This study looks at how food insecurity (not having enough to eat) affects eating habits in people taking methadone or buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. The goal is to learn more about food access and help improve support for people in treatment for opioid addiction.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT07078253Recruiting
Fresh vegetables for East Flatbush community members
This study provides free fresh vegetables weekly to adults who can travel to Brooklyn Center for Quality Life in East Flatbush. The goal is to improve food access and health.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07779707Recruiting
Healthy groceries for people with depression and food needs
This study gives free, healthy groceries made to match your health needs and offers support to help improve your mood and reduce stress. It aims to see if getting nutritious food can help people with depression feel better.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07674979Enrolling by invitation
Produce prescription for type 2 diabetes and food insecurity
This study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes free produce vouchers can improve blood sugar control and heart health. It is for patients who have trouble affording enough food and have high blood sugar levels.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06828445RecruitingPhase 1
Increasing affordable fruits and vegetables for families
This study tests a program that helps families with food insecurity get more affordable fruits and vegetables delivered to their homes. If you are a caregiver with a young child and receive SNAP benefits, you may be able to join.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 2–10 - NCT07071753Recruiting
Boosting healthy food shopping for low-income families online
This study looks at whether making it easier to buy fruits, vegetables, and beans online can help families on a tight budget eat healthier. You'll order groceries online as usual and share your receipts for a year.
New York, New YorkAges 2 years+ - NCT07043647Recruiting
Farming support for pregnant women with food insecurity
This study tests a farming support program for pregnant women who are having trouble getting enough food. The goal is to see if growing their own food can improve nutrition and health for both mom and baby.
NairobiAges 16 years+ - NCT07031739Recruiting
Managing high blood pressure and food insecurity
This study tests different ways to help people with high blood pressure who also struggle to get enough food. It aims to improve blood pressure control and reduce food insecurity.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07010289Recruiting
Food delivery support for families with hospitalized kids
This study provides free weekly meal deliveries to families in Forsyth County, NC who have a child in the hospital and are facing food insecurity. The goal is to see if meal support helps improve the family's well-being after the child leaves the hospital.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT06965530Recruiting
Food support for pregnant patients with Medicaid
This trial provides medically tailored groceries to pregnant people who are food insecure. It tests whether better nutrition during pregnancy can improve health for you and your baby.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–55 - NCT06953310Recruiting
Farming program for teen girls' health and well-being
This study tests whether a farming program that provides food and support can help improve the health and well-being of teenage girls and young women. It is for girls aged 15-19 who are in school, not pregnant, and whose families struggle with food shortages.
KisumuAges 15 years+ - NCT06907524Recruiting
Preventive health screening and coaching for food insecure adults
This study offers preventive health screening and coaching to people who may have food insecurity and risk factors for heart disease or diabetes. It aims to help you improve your health through education and support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–75 - NCT06818669Recruiting
Heart risk study for Black adults with food insecurity
This study tests if giving small rewards for buying healthy food and taking medicines can lower heart disease risk in African American adults who have trouble getting enough food. You will get help with food costs and health coaching.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06579950Recruiting
Cool roofs and health study
This study tests whether a special cool roof coating can lower indoor temperatures and improve health. You may be eligible if you live in a home with a stable, safe roof.
OuagadougouAges 18 years+ - NCT06401694Enrolling by invitation
Enhanced home meal program for older adults' health
This trial is testing a new, enhanced home-delivered meal program for older adults. It aims to see if these meals improve health and well-being for people who are already eligible for Meals on Wheels and are at nutritional risk.
Storrs, ConnecticutAges 60 years+ - NCT05809115Recruiting
Caregiver-child bonding support for hospitalized young children
This study looks at how a caregiver and their young child bond during a hospital stay, and whether extra support can help. It may help families feel more connected and supported while their child is in the hospital.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03794531Recruiting
Study of health, stress, and lifestyle changes in Puerto Rico
This study looks at how people’s health, day-to-day stress, and living conditions in Puerto Rico change over time. You might help researchers understand what trends are happening and what could be improved.
San JuanAges 30–75 - NCT07194733Recruiting
Food as medicine for veterans with kidney disease
This trial tests whether providing healthy food can improve the health of veterans with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (stages 3b and 4) who are not getting enough nutritious food. If you are a VA patient in the Food Bank of the Rockies area, this study may help you manage your kidney disease.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 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.