NCT07534501 · Institute for Medical Research, Inc.
'Eat Well' Produce Prescription RCT
What this study is about
This project, conducted within the Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (VHA), will study how a produce prescription (PRx) program called "Eat Well" affects Veterans' health and how often they use healthcare services. About 1 in 4 Veteran households experience food insecurity (FI), which means they do not have reliable access to safe and healthy food.
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This project, conducted within the Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (VHA), will study how a produce prescription (PRx) program called "Eat Well" affects Veterans' health and how often they use healthcare services. About 1 in 4 Veteran households experience food insecurity (FI), which means they do not have reliable access to safe and healthy food. FI can make health worse in many ways, especially for people with conditions like diabetes that need a healthy diet. It also leads to higher healthcare costs. A PRx program, like Eat Well, helps by giving people money or vouchers to buy fruits and vegetables. This study will enroll 1,500 eligible Veterans in North Carolina who will be randomized to receive Eat Well for 6-months, Eat Well for 12-months, or the standard of care. This research will help VA learn important information about using produce prescriptions as a proven way to improve food security.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Eat Well 6-months
Participants will receive $100/month of Eat Well benefits for 6- months and instructions on enrolling in existing VA programs designed to improve health self-management and nutrition education.
BEHAVIORAL
Eat Well 12-months
Participants will receive $100/month of Eat Well benefits for 12-months and instructions on enrolling in existing VA programs designed to improve health self-management and nutrition education.
Primary outcome measures
Systolic blood pressure
Time frame: 12 months
Changes in systolic blood pressure (from baseline to 12-months) will be compared between the treatment and control groups. Primary and secondary data will be abstracted from the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Food Insecurity Risk
- Hypertension AND diabetes or obesity
- Hospitalization, ED visit, OR outpatient visit in the past 12-months
- NC resident
- Valid email address
Exclusion criteria
- Living in a nursing home or residential facility where meals are prepared
Where
- Durham, North Carolina
Collaborators
Rockefeller Foundation, Genentech, Inc.
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jun 11, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations