Plain-English translation of NCT05138432 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Type 2 Diabetes research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a simple idea works: giving families monthly vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables can help children with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar and overall health. The researchers want to see if having easier, more affordable access to fresh produce makes a real difference in how well kids control their diabetes. You'd be helping answer this important question while potentially getting free groceries for your family.
Many families struggling with type 2 diabetes find fresh fruits and vegetables expensive or hard to access, which makes it difficult to follow a healthy diet. This study is testing whether removing that barrier—by providing vouchers to buy produce—can help kids with diabetes improve their blood sugar control and stay healthier.
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You'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups: either start receiving monthly fruit and vegetable vouchers right away, or wait 6 months before starting them. Either way, you'll get the vouchers for 12 months. Throughout the study, you'll have check-ups at the diabetes clinic where we'll measure your blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight at 6, 12, and 18 months. You'll also answer brief surveys about your diet and food access every 6 months—either online or by phone.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Collaborators
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
November 2021
Primary completion
June 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2025.
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Central contact
Kay Rhee, MD, MS, MA
University of California San Diego, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
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