๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-29

Lowering Food Insecurity and Improving Diabetes With Financial Incentives (NCT05352022)

Lowering Food Insecurity and Improving Diabetes With Financial Incentives (LIFT-FINANCE)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The overarching aim of this proposal is to test the efficacy of financial incentives in improving HbA1c, blood pressure, and quality of life in food insecure adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. Using a clinical trial design, the investigators will randomize food insecure adults with type 2 diabetes to one of three financial incentive structures in combination with monthly mailings that will include diabetes education, healthy recipes, and meal planning resources.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University at Buffalo โ€” Buffalo, New York

Age range: 21 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Monthly Unconditional Financial Incentive (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Weekly Food Purchasing Financial Incentive (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Glycemic Control Financial Incentive (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Diabetes Education (BEHAVIORAL)

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University at Buffalo โ€” Buffalo, New York

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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