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The Medically Tailored Groceries and Mental Health Study

Study acronym: MTG : RCT
StatusRecruiting
PhaseNot applicable
Started
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Record History

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  1. Start date changed from estimate of Aug 31, 2026 to Aug 29, 2026
    • Eligibility criteria expanded, about 59 words
    • Secondary endpoints: details revised at 9 of 10 entries
    • Site contacts updated at 1 of 3 sites
  2. Recruitment opened
    • Study sites: 1 to 3
    • Eligibility criteria expanded, about 17 words
    v2
  3. Study First Submitted
  • Stopped: an ongoing trial was terminated, suspended or withdrawn.
  • Notable: the trial’s plan changed such as a big move in its timeline or size, a new primary endpoint, sponsor or phase, or recruiting opened or resumed.
  • Minor: routine progress and housekeeping, such as sites added or enrollment closed.
This randomized controlled trial will test whether providing medically tailored groceries for 6 months can improve depressive symptoms among adults with depression and food insecurity. The intervention under study is a 6-month, medically tailored grocery program provided by the Boston-based non-profit organization, Community Servings. Food boxes are mailed to participants' homes every two weeks and are designed by a registered dietitian nutritionists to support an individuals' health needs. Participants may also attend optional nutritional counseling sessions. In this randomized clinical trial, 300 adults with depression and food insecurity will be assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive medically tailored grocery boxes delivered to their home every two weeks for six months (13 boxes total), along with nutritional counseling support. The comparison group will receive usual medical care plus a $30 monthly grocery gift card for six months to be used to purchase any products of their choice. Participants will be recruited from UMass Memorial Health and health centers associated with Community Care Cooperative (C3) in the greater Worcester area in Massachusetts.The main goal of the study is to determine whether the grocery program reduces symptoms of depression. The study will also examine effects on anxiety, food insecurity, diet quality, and healthcare use.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07779707
Lead Sponsor University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Collaborators: Community Servings, Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts
Conditions
(from sponsor)		 Depression / Major Depressive Disorder, Food Insecurity
Related terms Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Psychological Well-Being
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date
Primary Completion (estimated)
Study Completion (estimated)
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