Kimberly Glover , Megan Gow , Kathy Trieu , Liping Huang , Kristy K. Law , Bruce Neal , Jencia Wong , Ted Wu , Stephen Twigg , Amanda Gauld , Maria Constantino , Margaret McGill , Stephanie Noonan , David Simmons , Ian D. Caterson , Dariush Mozaffarian , Claudia Nau , Jing Li , Gian Luca Di Tanna , Vincent Wong , Jason H.Y. Wu
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Produce prescription to improve health among adults with type 2 diabetes in Australia: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Background
‘Food is medicine’ programs such as Produce Prescription (PRx) aim to integrate food-based nutrition programs into healthcare, for the prevention, management and treatment of diet-related diseases, typically for those experiencing food insecurity. However, the impact of PRx on health indicators in Australia has never been tested in a randomised trial.
Objectives
To determine the effect of PRx on blood glucose control and other health indicators in adults with type 2 diabetes experiencing hyperglycaemia and food insecurity and/or financial hardship in Australia.
Methods
Using a parallel design randomised controlled trial, n = 224 participants will be randomised (1:1) to PRx or usual care. Over 26 weeks, the intervention group will receive a weekly delivery of fruits, vegetables, wholegrains and nuts, and up to 3 sessions with an accredited dietitian. Controls will receive usual care. The primary outcome is change in mean HbA1c over 26 weeks, comparing the intervention and control group. Secondary outcomes include between-group differences at 26 weeks in change in blood pressure, body weight, blood lipids, food and nutrition insecurity, person-reported outcome measures, medication use, and diet quality. Implementation outcomes assessed will include feasibility, acceptability, scalability and cost effectiveness.
Discussion
This Australia-first PRx trial will provide novel and rigorous data for an intervention that may be feasible to improve health and health equity as part of the Australian healthcare system. We anticipate PRx will lead to a clinically meaningful reduction in HbA1c, contribute to improved health equity and long-term health benefits for adults with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity.
期刊介绍:
Contemporary Clinical Trials is an international peer reviewed journal that publishes manuscripts pertaining to all aspects of clinical trials, including, but not limited to, design, conduct, analysis, regulation and ethics. Manuscripts submitted should appeal to a readership drawn from disciplines including medicine, biostatistics, epidemiology, computer science, management science, behavioural science, pharmaceutical science, and bioethics. Full-length papers and short communications not exceeding 1,500 words, as well as systemic reviews of clinical trials and methodologies will be published. Perspectives/commentaries on current issues and the impact of clinical trials on the practice of medicine and health policy are also welcome.