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NCT06661538 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Implementing Food Referrals for Equity and Sustained Health
A Phase 2 study of Food Insecurity, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 600
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT06661538 is a Phase 2 study of Food Insecurity that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, San Diego. The registered enrollment target is 600 participants, below the 7,723-participant average among 37 other Food Insecurity trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06661538, a Phase 2 study of Food Insecurity, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 600 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
Food insecurity (FI) disproportionately affects those who have been historically marginalized and significantly contributes to poor health outcomes. In children, FI is associated with lower psychosocial functioning and academic achievement. It also contributes to the development of adverse health outcomes such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). Improving the diet quality of children (e.g., decreasing fat intake, increasing fruits and vegetables (FV) and fiber intake) has been associated with lower fasting serum glucose, insulin, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, and reduced risk of CVD later in life. Increasing awareness and access to programs that promote food equity by providing affordable healthy produce is a promising way to improve health outcomes and empower patients and communities to achieve better health and well-being. The goal of this proposal is to refine and optimize implementation strategies that connect families to community-based food security nutrition support programs through health care systems or medical clinics. The investigators will develop a multi-disciplinary, cross-sector collaboration to optimize current processes and workflows that integrate food security nutrition support programs into the healthcare system. The investigators will also work to develop a closed-loop communication system between the healthcare and healthy food access systems to support greater patient autonomy and self-efficacy to obtain, prepare, and consume healthy foods.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Food Security Screening & Referral Program
Study Locations (2)
California
- UC San Diego - La Jolla
- Rady Children's Hospital San Diego - San Diego
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 600 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-18 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-03-31 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06661538
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06661538 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 600 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 7,723-participant average among 37 other Food Insecurity trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The listed sponsor is University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Food Insecurity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Food Security Screening & Referral Program is the first listed.
NCT06661538 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06661538 about?
NCT06661538 is a clinical study titled "Implementing Food Referrals for Equity and Sustained Health". Food insecurity (FI) disproportionately affects those who have been historically marginalized and significantly contributes to poor health outcomes. In children, FI is associated with lower psychosocial functioning and academic achievement. It also contributes to the development of adverse health ou...
What is the current status of trial NCT06661538?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 600 participants. The study started on 2025-08-18. Estimated completion is 2028-03-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06661538 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Food Insecurity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06661538?
The interventions under investigation include: Food Security Screening & Referral Program (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06661538?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06661538 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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