Produce prescription boxes and vouchers for adults with diabetes or high blood pressure
Tests free produce boxes and vouchers in adults with diabetes or hypertension.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: RUSH Food is Medicine Veggie Rx - GusNIP Produce Prescription
Key facts
- Where
- Chicago, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Rush University Medical CenterChicago, United StatesNo longer taking part
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
- Rush University Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT07376044
- Record updated
- 5 June 2026
- Original description
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess nutrition incentives and produce vouchers to measure the impacts of food insecurity-related chronic health conditions in adults with hypertension and/or diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are:Read full original descriptionShow less
GusNIP Produce Prescription Project
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess nutrition incentives and produce vouchers to measure the impacts of food insecurity-related chronic health conditions in adults with hypertension and/or diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does participation increase fruit and vegetable consumption for participants? * Does participation reduce individual and household food insecurity? * Does participation reduce healthcare utilization and associated costs? * Does participation lead to improvements in diet-related health outcomes (e.g., hypertension, diabetes)? * Does participation support the local economy by increasing participant spending at local food vendors?
Participants will:
* Receive 6 months home delivered produce prescription boxes * Receive 6 months match of produce vouchers * Receive nutrition education and participate in Chronic Disease Self-Management classes
Inclusion: Adults over 18 years of age; Participants receiving medical care at Rush; Participants with a diagnosis of hypertension and/or diabetes; Participants with a positive screen for food insecurity; Participants eligible for medical assistance through a state plan; Participants eligible for benefits through the SNAP program; Participants are member of a low-income household; Participants willing to participate for duration of the program (12-months); Participants residing in service area of the referring Rush clinic.
Exclusion: Adults unable to consent; Individuals not yet adults - infants, children, teenagers; Incarcerated individuals.