Nourishing Tomorrow: Role of Medically Tailored Groceries in Addressing Food Insecurity During Pregnancy
The Role of Medically Tailored Groceries in Mitigating Food Insecurity and Improving Pregnancy Outcomes Through Clinic-Community Partnerships
Case Western Reserve University
360 participants
Oct 6, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Medically tailored groceries (MTG), involving grocery items to be prepared at home, selected by a nutritional professional based on a treatment plan, is a growing approach adopted by healthcare systems to address food insecurity in their patient populations, a leading contribution to health disparities such as poor birth outcomes within pregnant populations. However, transportation and other social needs can often hinder patient uptake of clinic-based approaches. Findings from this study will help to better understand how home delivery of MTGs, with and without supplemental education and support to improve food literacy, behavioral and health outcomes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- years of age and older
- Pregnant patients \>10 weeks and \<22 weeks gestation at randomization (must be consented by 20 weeks)
- Eligible for Medicaid
- Singleton pregnancy, confirmed by ultrasound
- An established patient of the UH or Metro pregnancy clinic
- English speaking
- Lives in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Exclusion Criteria1
- Under 18 years old
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Interventions
Patients have the opportunity to pick up medically tailored groceries every other week at the Food Is Medicine Clinic or Market associated with their provider.
Patient receive home delivered medically tailored groceries every two weeks during pregnancy and up to 6 months post-delivery.
Patients receive home delivered medically tailored groceries every two weeks during pregnancy and up to 6 months post-delivery, plus also receives additional nutrition and culinary education and support throughout the trial.
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NCT06965530