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Effect of a Healthy Food Voucher on Blood Glucose Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will determine if access to a voucher for healthy foods reduces blood sugar levels among people living on a low income who have type 2 diabetes or elevated blood sugar.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05776420
PhasePHASE3
Enrollment390
SponsorUnity Health Toronto
Age19 Years and older
SexALL
Conditions studied
Diabete Type 2
About this study
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will determine if access to a voucher for healthy foods reduces blood sugar levels among people living on a low income who have type 2 diabetes or elevated blood sugar.
Interventions
- Behavioral: Food voucher — A voucher of that can be redeemed for food at grocery stores.
Primary outcomes
- Hemoglobin A1c (6 months)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* hemoglobin A1c 6.0 to 11.0
* report food insecurity or financial insecurity
Exclusion Criteria:
* live with a current study participant
* life expectancy \< 6 months
* multiple life-threatening allergies to common foods
* require total parenteral nutrion
* blood dyscrasia that interferes with hemoglobin A1c interpretation
* hemoglobin A1c \>11
Study locations
- St Michael's Hospital Academic Family Health Team, Toronto, Canada
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-11-04.