🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-05
EBT Fruit and Vegetable Prescription (NCT05028205)
Eating Better Together: A Pilot Study
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Eating Better Together is a 6-month pilot program that teaches families about healthy eating and activity and provides home deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables from a local retail partner.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cherokee Health Systems, Dameron Avenue Pedatrics — Knoxville, Tennessee
Age range: 4 Years to 10 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Prevention Plus (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Cherokee Health Systems, Dameron Avenue Pedatrics — Knoxville, Tennessee
- Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory — Knoxville, Tennessee
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (865) 974-9126
Email: hraynor@utk.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.