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Fresh RX: NHS 2020
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Summary
This study is an evaluation of the Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts program administered by Operation Food Search, a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization. The program provides food and nutrition supports to food insecure pregnant women in conjunction with integrative care services in order to improve health and birth outcomes for both the mother and the child. The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of this approach through a field experiment, and to assess the extent to which these services can provide cost savings to the healthcare system.
Official title: Fresh RX: Nourishing Healthy Starts Clinical Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
14 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
750
Start Date
2021-08-09
Completion Date
2026-09-15
Last Updated
2022-11-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
FreshRx Nourishing Healthy Starts
This is a field experiment study that incorporates referrals to public programs, food supplementation and nutrition education, or integrative care services provided by a Licensed Masters Social Worker.
Locations (1)
Operation Food Search Inc.
St Louis, Missouri, United States