๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-13

Trial of Food Is Medicine Approaches for Obesity Treatment in Adults With Food Insecurity (NCT07396805)

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Food Is Medicine Approaches for Obesity Treatment in Adults With Food Insecurity

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

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

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if increased access to healthy foods, combined with behavioral weight loss (BWL) interventions, results in greater weight loss for adults with obesity and food insecurity. It will also learn about changes in health-quality of life and dietary quality. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does BWL, combined with either home-delivered, medically-tailored (HOME) groceries or grocery vouchers (VOUCHER), result in greater weight loss than BWL alone? * Is the addition of HOME to BWL more effective at supporting adults with food insecurity and obesity to lose weight when compared to BWL and VOUCHER?

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Johns Hopkins University โ€” Baltimore, Maryland

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • BWL (BEHAVIORAL)
  • VOUCHER (OTHER)
  • HOME (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

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

  • Johns Hopkins University โ€” Baltimore, Maryland

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (667) 208-7078

Email: ariana.chao@jhu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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