Tests a healthy food voucher for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
Tests a healthy food voucher in low-income adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effect of a Healthy Food Voucher on Blood Glucose Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes
Key facts
- Where
- Toronto, CanadaSee the site
- Phase
- Phase 3
Where in Canada
- St Michael's Hospital Academic Family Health TeamToronto, CanadaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Unity Health Toronto
- Trial code
- NCT05776420
- Record updated
- 10 February 2026
- Original description
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will determine if access to a voucher for healthy foods reduces blood sugar levels among people living on a low income who have type 2 diabetes or elevated blood sugar.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effect of a Healthy Food Voucher on Blood Glucose Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will determine if access to a voucher for healthy foods reduces blood sugar levels among people living on a low income who have type 2 diabetes or elevated blood sugar.
Inclusion: hemoglobin A1c 6.0 to 11.0; report food insecurity or financial insecurity.
Exclusion: multiple life-threatening allergies to common foods; blood dyscrasia that interferes with hemoglobin A1c interpretation; hemoglobin A1c >11; live with a current study participant; life expectancy < 6 months; require total parenteral nutrion.