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A Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Summary
Dietary intake of fruits and vegetables (F\&V) is a cornerstone for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, however less than 16% of Hispanic adults consume the recommended number of servings each day. F\&V prescription (F\&V Rx) programs are embedded into clinical settings and provide patients with vouchers to purchase F\&V at local retailers. The proposed study aims to test the effects of a F\&V Rx on diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S) uptake and retention, dietary intake of F\&V and diet quality, glucose control (hemoglobin A1c), and program implementation outcomes.
Official title: A Pilot, 3-arm Randomized Controlled Trial of a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program for Patients With Type Two Diabetes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2024-07-26
Completion Date
2027-07
Last Updated
2025-11-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Usual Care
Visit with a primary care provider and referral for diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S) sessions
F&V Rx alone
Usual Care plus four F\&V prescriptions that are independent of DSME/S attendance
F&V Rx plus DSME/S
Usual Care plus four F\&V prescriptions that are dependent on DSME/S attendance
Locations (1)
Penn State Health St. Joseph Downtown Campus
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States