Dietary HabitsPhase 1NCT06593028
Feasibility of Strategies to Increase SNAP Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program Use for Families With Food Insecurity
A Phase 1 study testing Veggie Vouchers pilot in people with Dietary Habits, run by University of South Carolina at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The Veggie Vouchers pilot intervention aimed to increase awareness and utilization of an existing SNAP F\&V incentive program in South Carolina for families with food insecurity. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Dietary Habits
- What is being tested?
- Veggie Vouchers pilot
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 91 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2022to 31 Dec 2023
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- Had a child 2-17 years of age
- Child lived in their home 50% of the time or more
- Child was a patient of the general pediatrics clinic enrolled in this study
- English-speaking
- Enrolled in SNAP
- Experiencing household food insecurity
Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:
- Had purchased fruits and vegetables within the past year at the community food site participating in this study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, 29204
About this study
Official title: Feasibility of a Pilot Intervention Designed to Increase SNAP Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program Use for Families With Food Insecurity
The Veggie Vouchers pilot intervention aimed to increase awareness and utilization of an existing SNAP F\&V incentive program in South Carolina for families with food insecurity. Social determinants of health screenings were leveraged in a pediatric clinic to identify eligible families and provide information about this program. A free trial was then offered, with the long-term goal of increasing program use after the free trial ended. The primary aim was feasibility and acceptability of the Veggie Vouchers intervention among pediatricians and families.
- Conditions
- Dietary Habits
- Being tested
- Veggie Vouchers pilot
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Veggie Vouchers pilotBehavioural
This intervention aims to increase awareness and use of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fruit and vegetable incentive program in South Carolina among families with young children experiencing food insecurity. To do so, brief education about this SNAP program is delivered by pediatricians to caregivers during well-child visits. Subsequently, caregivers are given 3 free produce boxes as a free trial of this program to incentivize first time use.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Veggie Vouchers pilot intervention | Experimental | During well-child visits, caregivers received brief education from pediatricians about a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fruit and vegetable incentive program in South Carolina. Following the clinic visit, a free trial for this SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program was then offered. The free trial consisted of 3 vouchers, each good for one free fruit and vegetable box. Receives: Behavioral: Veggie Vouchers pilot |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Intervention feasibility: recruitment screening eligibility
Percent of caregivers screened who were eligible
Measured: Through study completion, approximately 1 year
Intervention feasibility: recruitment screening enrollment
Percent of eligible caregivers who enrolled
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Intervention feasibility: recruitment duration
Duration to reach the target sample
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Intervention feasibility: retention attendance
Assessment completion rates
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Intervention feasibility: retention dropout
Percent of sample that drops out or is lost to follow-up
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Intervention acceptability: caregivers
Acceptability was assessed via surveys on caregivers satisfaction of the intervention
Measured: Upon completing the intervention, approximately 5 months after baseline
Intervention acceptability: pediatricians
Acceptability was assessed via surveys on pediatricians perceptions of the intervention
Measured: Upon completing the intervention, approximately 1 year
Intervention acceptability
Exit surveys were used to assess reasons for low utilization of the intervention
Measured: Upon completing the intervention, approximately 3 months after baseline
Intervention utilization: free trial redemption
How many free trial vouchers were ordered and received
Measured: Through free trial period, approximately 3 months from baseline
Intervention utilization: SNAP purchases (box frequency)
Number of additional fruit and vegetable boxes purchased using SNAP electronics benefit card
Measured: Through study completion, approximately 1 year
Intervention utilization: SNAP purchases (family uptake)
How many families purchased additional fruit and vegetable boxes using their SNAP electronics benefit card
Measured: Through study completion, approximately 1 year
Secondary outcomes (5)
Household food insecurity
The 18-item United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Household Food Security Module was used to assess household food security status. Scores range 0 to 18. Higher scores indicate greater degrees of food insecurity.
Measured: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Household nutrition security
The Household Nutrition Security scale was used to assess a household's ability to acquire foods that meet their nutritional needs without resource limitations or worry. Scores range 0 to 4. Higher scores indicate a greater degree of household nutrition security.
Measured: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Household healthfulness choice
The Household Nutrition Security scale was used to assess a household's ability to acquire foods that meet their health needs without resource limitations or worry. Scores range 0 to 4. Higher scores indicate a greater degree of household healthfulness choice.
Measured: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Household dietary choice
The Household Dietary Choice scale was used to assess a household's ability to acquire foods that meet their dietary preferences without resource limitations or worry. Scores range 0 to 4. Higher scores indicate a greater degree of household dietary choice
Measured: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Dietary intake
The National Cancer Institute's Dietary Screener Questionnaire (DSQ) was used to assess caregiver's report of children's dietary intake. Responses are quantified as cup equivalents per day, grams per day, milligrams per day, ounce equivalents per day, or teaspoon equivalents per day. Whether higher or lower numbers indicate more healthful or less healthful dietary intake is specific to each nutrient.
Measured: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2024
- Study start1 Jun 2022
- Primary completion1 Dec 2023
- Study completion31 Dec 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Dietary HabitsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of South CarolinaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 91 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Elizabeth Adams, University of South Carolina
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06593028
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pro00120539
- Status last verified
- Sep 2024
- First submitted
- 6 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 19 Sep 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Adams EL, Savidge M, Reesor-Oyer L, Draper C, Steeves EA, Bean MK, Figueroa R, Stephenson K, Weaver RG, Armstrong B, Beets M, Burkart S. The Veggie Vouchers intervention to promote SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program use for families with food insecurity: a single arm feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2025 Dec 2;11(1):157. doi: 10.1186/s40814-025-01732-3.
PubMed 41331706
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Sep 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Feasibility of a Pilot Intervention Designed to Increase SNAP Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program Use for Families With Food Insecurity
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06593028
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Pro00120539
- Conditions
- Dietary Habits
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 91 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of South CarolinaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The Veggie Vouchers pilot intervention aimed to increase awareness and utilization of an existing SNAP F\&V incentive program in South Carolina for families with food insecurity. Social determinants of health screenings were leveraged in a pediatric clinic to identify eligible families and provide information about this program. A free trial was then offered, with the long-term goal of increasing program use after the free trial ended. The primary aim was feasibility and acceptability of the Veggie Vouchers intervention among pediatricians and families.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Veggie Vouchers pilot intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Veggie Vouchers pilotDuring well-child visits, caregivers received brief education from pediatricians about a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fruit and vegetable incentive program in South Carolina. Following the clinic visit, a free trial for this SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program was then offered. The free trial consisted of 3 vouchers, each good for one free fruit and vegetable box. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Veggie Vouchers pilotThis intervention aims to increase awareness and use of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fruit and vegetable incentive program in South Carolina among families with young children experiencing food insecurity. To do so, brief education about this SNAP program is delivered by pediatricians to caregivers during well-child visits. Subsequently, caregivers are given 3 free produce boxes as a free trial of this program to incentivize first time use. | Behavioural | Veggie Vouchers pilot intervention |
Primary outcome
Intervention feasibility: recruitment screening eligibility
Time frame: Through study completion, approximately 1 year
Percent of caregivers screened who were eligible
Intervention feasibility: recruitment screening enrollment
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Percent of eligible caregivers who enrolled
Intervention feasibility: recruitment duration
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Duration to reach the target sample
Intervention feasibility: retention attendance
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Assessment completion rates
Intervention feasibility: retention dropout
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Percent of sample that drops out or is lost to follow-up
Intervention acceptability: caregivers
Time frame: Upon completing the intervention, approximately 5 months after baseline
Acceptability was assessed via surveys on caregivers satisfaction of the intervention
Intervention acceptability: pediatricians
Time frame: Upon completing the intervention, approximately 1 year
Acceptability was assessed via surveys on pediatricians perceptions of the intervention
Intervention acceptability
Time frame: Upon completing the intervention, approximately 3 months after baseline
Exit surveys were used to assess reasons for low utilization of the intervention
Intervention utilization: free trial redemption
Time frame: Through free trial period, approximately 3 months from baseline
How many free trial vouchers were ordered and received
Intervention utilization: SNAP purchases (box frequency)
Time frame: Through study completion, approximately 1 year
Number of additional fruit and vegetable boxes purchased using SNAP electronics benefit card
Intervention utilization: SNAP purchases (family uptake)
Time frame: Through study completion, approximately 1 year
How many families purchased additional fruit and vegetable boxes using their SNAP electronics benefit card
5 secondary outcomes
Household food insecurity
Time frame: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Household nutrition security
Time frame: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Household healthfulness choice
Time frame: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Household dietary choice
Time frame: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Dietary intake
Time frame: Baseline, after receiving each free fruit and vegetable box (~1x/month for 3 months after baseline), and end of the intervention (~5 months after baseline for redeemers; 3 months after baseline for non-redeemers)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Sep 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41331706Adams EL, Savidge M, Reesor-Oyer L, Draper C, Steeves EA, Bean MK, Figueroa R, Stephenson K, Weaver RG, Armstrong B, Beets M, Burkart S. The Veggie Vouchers intervention to promote SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive program use for families with food insecurity: a single arm feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2025 Dec 2;11(1):157. doi: 10.1186/s40814-025-01732-3.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing Veggie Vouchers pilot in people with Dietary Habits, run by University of South Carolina at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Sep 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Intervention feasibility: recruitment screening eligibility (time frame: Through study completion, approximately 1 year). The study lists 11 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06593028, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Sep 2024.