Feasibility and Impact of the FOOD4MOMS Produce Prescription Program Among Pregnant Latina Women

Last updated: March 21, 2025
Sponsor: Yale University
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Produce purchase incentive

Clinical Study ID

NCT05907616
2000034840
  • Ages > 18
  • Female

Study Summary

The study will include women enrolled during the second trimester of pregnancy who will be provided with a specific amount per month for 10 months to purchase produce. Women will be provided with up to three nutrition education sessions and will be sent text message reminders to redeem their incentives every month and to provide them with nutrition tips. The study will use a co-design approach to utilize feedback from potential participants as well as participants at multiple time points in the process to improve the intervention and make it more relevant and impactful to our population.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • during first or second trimester of pregnancy

  • live in the city of Hartford

  • low income (participating or enrolled in WIC, SNAP or Medicaid)

  • speak English or Spanish.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any individual not meeting any of this criterion will be excluded from the study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 150
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Produce purchase incentive
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2025

Study Description

This protocol describes the implementation of an intervention to improve access to fruits and vegetables among pregnant Latina women in Hartford CT in partnership with Wholesome Wave of Bridgeport CT, a national leader in nutrition incentive programming and policy.

The target population are pregnant Latina women living in Hartford CT. Having access to the right foods as well as enough food during pregnancy promotes optimal fetal development. A prescription program that provides increased fruit and vegetable access to low-income pregnant women can help improve the diet of women during pregnancy.

Nutrition education sessions (either virtual or in person) will be attended by all participants with one session required and up to two additional sessions optional.

Fruits and vegetables may be purchased at diverse community locations or online for home delivery.

Connect with a study center

  • Hispanic Health Council

    Hartford, Connecticut 06106
    United States

    Site Not Available

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