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NCT07792564 Diet Quality Pilot Intervention in LA Safety Net

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NCT ID NCT07792564
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of California, Los Angeles
Condition NON APPLICABLE
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 240 participants
Start Date 2026-05-21
Primary Completion 2027-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Diet Quality Matters (DQM) Nutrition Education and Culinary Skills Program

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 240 participants in total. It began in 2026-05-21 with a primary completion date of 2027-01-01.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a culturally tailored nutrition education intervention designed to improve diet quality and reduce nutrition-related cardiometabolic disease risk among low-income adults participating in the Los Angeles County Food Rx Fresh Produce Distribution Program. Participants are adults aged 18 years and older who experience food insecurity and receive services through Food Rx produce distribution sites. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does participation in the Diet Quality Matters intervention reduce food neophobia (reluctance to try unfamiliar foods)? Does participation improve overall dietary quality as measured by validated diet quality assessment tools? Does participation improve food resource management skills, nutrition-related self-efficacy, and food security? Does participation lead to improvements in cardiometabolic risk indicators, including body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure? Is the intervention acceptable, feasible, and culturally relevant to participants and program staff? Participants will: Complete baseline surveys assessing food neophobia, diet quality, food security, food resource management skills, and self-efficacy. Attend three monthly nutrition education sessions that include: Guided group motivational interviewing discussions. Live culturally tailored cooking demonstrations. Taste-testing of featured foods. Group discussions about adapting recipes to participants' cultural and household preferences. Undergo height, weight, and blood pressure measurements. Complete follow-up surveys approximately 3 months after the final intervention session. Participate in optional feedback interviews regarding their experiences with the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Current participant or recipient of services from a Food Rx produce distribution program. * Able to provide informed consent. * Able to communicate in English or Spanish. * Willing and able to attend the nutrition education and recipe demonstration sessions. * Previously agreed to be contacted for future research participation or recruited through approved community outreach activities. Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years of age. * Pregnant. * Unable to provide informed consent due to severe cognitive impairment or other conditions that would prevent meaningful participation in study activities. * Unable to communicate in English or Spanish.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Frederick Ferguson, MD, MS

✉ fferguson@mednet.ucla.edu

📞 336-686-2355

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07792564 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying NON APPLICABLE. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07792564 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07792564 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fferguson@mednet.ucla.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07792564 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07792564 clinical trial?

NCT07792564 is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles. The trial plans to enroll 240 participants.

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