Type 2 DiabetesNCT07790081
Integrating Educational Videos Into Skills-Based Nutrition Programs to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Peel
A study testing Educational Video in people with Type 2 Diabetes, run by University of Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the potential benefits of integrating a video covering topics related to nutrition education, food literacy and type 2 diabetes into Seva Food Banks current programs (Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors), to learn if… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Type 2 Diabetes
- What is being tested?
- Educational Video
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- 9 Feb 2026to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals who are currently participating in either the Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, or Cooking Classes for Seniors programs at Seva Food Bank
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Residents of the Peel region, in Ontario, Canada
Who cannot join
- Individuals who are not currently participants in either the Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors programs at Seva Food Bank
- Under the age of 16
- Not a resident of the Peel region, in Ontario, Canada
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Canada1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Seva Food Bank
Mississauga, Ontario, L4T 1G3
Manreet Lachhar, 905-361-7382, coordinator@sevafoodbank.com
About this study
Official title: Addressing Hunger and Diabetes: Integrating Educational Videos Into Skills-Based Nutrition Programs at Seva Food Bank to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Peel
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the potential benefits of integrating a video covering topics related to nutrition education, food literacy and type 2 diabetes into Seva Food Banks current programs (Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors), to learn if integrating this video can reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by improving diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among participants of the programs.
The main question it aims to answer is: How does the integration of a nutrition education video covering topics related to food literacy and type 2 diabetes within Seva Food Bank's Culinary Training programs for youth, newcomers, and seniors influence participants' diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors?
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Participants will:
- Complete a baseline questionnaire before watching the educational video
- Watch the nutrition education video
- Complete a questionnaire at 2-weeks and again 1-month post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
Read the detailed description
With the dramatic rise in food insecurity, a well-known barrier to healthy diets, especially for those most disadvantaged, food banks have an opportunity to intervene beyond food provision by helping clients develop necessary knowledge and skills related to healthy eating in those who would benefit most. Since 2022, Seva Food Bank has run educational programs for seniors, newcomers, and youth, providing the food bank with experience delivering cooking and nutritional education programs to various demographics. Seva's programs and operations primarily serve clients who are seniors, newcomers and youth, many of whom struggle with type 2 diabetes and related chronic diseases. Many also face accessibility and equity barriers when it comes to nutrition education and healthy eating. Given the ability of Seva Food Bank to reach those most vulnerable to type 2 diabetes in the Peel region, there is an opportunity to improve client health. Dietary interventions are a key component of care for those at risk of developing or living with type 2 diabetes.
The proposed project aims assess potential benefits of integrating an educational video in the following Seva programs: Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors.
- Culinary Training for Youth (6-week program): To evaluate the impact of the video among youth, we will assess changes in diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors by administering a questionnaire at three time points: before the video is shown (baseline), after 2 weeks, and again 1-2 months post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
- Culinary Training for Newcomers (10-week curriculum): To evaluate the impact of the video among newcomers, we will assess changes in diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors by administering a questionnaire at three time points: before the video is shown (baseline), after 2 weeks, and again 1-2 months post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
- Cooking Classes for Senior (one cooking workshop): To evaluate the impact of the video among seniors, we will assess changes in diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors by administering a questionnaire at three time points: before the video is shown (baseline), after 2 weeks, and again 1-2 months post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Being tested
- Educational Video
- Keywords
- nutrition education, type 2 diabetes, food bank
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Educational VideoBehavioural
Participants will be invited to watch an educational video that was co-developed by past participants of Seva Food Bank's programs and a working group comprised of people with lived experiences (those living with type 2 diabetes and those at risk), culinary instructors, dietary experts/clinicians, and community organization partners. This video will be approximately 5-minutes long and covers nutrition topics related to Canada's Food Guide and type 2 diabetes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Educational video covering nutrition and diabetes-related topics as part of participation in one of Seva Food Bank's programs (Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors). Receives: Behavioral: Educational Video |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Changes in diet quality
Changes in diet quality will be assessed according to the Rapid Prime Diet Quality Score Screener (rPDQS). This is a 14 question dietary screener used to assess dietary quality based on the Healthy Eating Index 2015 (HEI-2015). The rPDQS is a valid, brief diet quality screener that identifies clinically relevant patterns of food intake.
Measured: baseline and 1-2 months
Secondary outcomes (2)
Nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours
The researchers will assess participants' nutritional knowledge, dietary behaviors, and perceptions regarding healthy eating and physical activity using questions from the C-BANKS 2.0 Survey. This survey is specifically designed for the Canadian population, taking into account cultural differences and unique Canadian health messaging. For the purposes of the study, only select questions from C-BANKS that were relevant to the study were included in the questionnaire.
Measured: baseline, 2-weeks, 1-2months
Type 2 diabetes risk
The researchers will measure type 2 diabetes risk using the Canadian Diabetes Risk Questionniare (CANRISK). This questionnaire assesses an individual's risk of having prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The questionnaire gathers information on risk factors like age, family history, ethnicity, and lifestyle, and calculates a score indicating the likelihood of having prediabetes or diabetes. A score lower than 21 indicates a fairly low risk of having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. A score of 21-32 indicates moderate risk of having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. A score of 33 and over indicates high risk of having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Measured: baseline, 2-weeks, 1-2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Aug 2026
- Study start9 Feb 2026
- Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Type 2 DiabetesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- One-group pretest-posttest design involving: 1. Watching an educational video covering nutrition and diabetes-related topics as part of participation in one of Seva Food Bank's programs (Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors). 2. Evaluating the video's impact through assessing changes in diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors by administering a questionnaire at three time points: before the video is shown (baseline), after 2 weeks, and again 1-2 months post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Toronto
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Vasanti Malik, University of Toronto
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07790081
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 49374
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Addressing Hunger and Diabetes: Integrating Educational Videos Into Skills-Based Nutrition Programs at Seva Food Bank to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Peel
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07790081
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 49374
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Keywords
- nutrition education, type 2 diabetes, food bank
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of TorontoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the potential benefits of integrating a video covering topics related to nutrition education, food literacy and type 2 diabetes into Seva Food Banks current programs (Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors), to learn if integrating this video can reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by improving diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among participants of the programs.
The main question it aims to answer is: How does the integration of a nutrition education video covering topics related to food literacy and type 2 diabetes within Seva Food Bank's Culinary Training programs for youth, newcomers, and seniors influence participants' diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors?
Participants will:
- Complete a baseline questionnaire before watching the educational video
- Watch the nutrition education video
- Complete a questionnaire at 2-weeks and again 1-month post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
Detailed description
With the dramatic rise in food insecurity, a well-known barrier to healthy diets, especially for those most disadvantaged, food banks have an opportunity to intervene beyond food provision by helping clients develop necessary knowledge and skills related to healthy eating in those who would benefit most. Since 2022, Seva Food Bank has run educational programs for seniors, newcomers, and youth, providing the food bank with experience delivering cooking and nutritional education programs to various demographics. Seva's programs and operations primarily serve clients who are seniors, newcomers and youth, many of whom struggle with type 2 diabetes and related chronic diseases. Many also face accessibility and equity barriers when it comes to nutrition education and healthy eating. Given the ability of Seva Food Bank to reach those most vulnerable to type 2 diabetes in the Peel region, there is an opportunity to improve client health. Dietary interventions are a key component of care for those at risk of developing or living with type 2 diabetes.
The proposed project aims assess potential benefits of integrating an educational video in the following Seva programs: Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors.
- Culinary Training for Youth (6-week program): To evaluate the impact of the video among youth, we will assess changes in diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors by administering a questionnaire at three time points: before the video is shown (baseline), after 2 weeks, and again 1-2 months post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
- Culinary Training for Newcomers (10-week curriculum): To evaluate the impact of the video among newcomers, we will assess changes in diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors by administering a questionnaire at three time points: before the video is shown (baseline), after 2 weeks, and again 1-2 months post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
- Cooking Classes for Senior (one cooking workshop): To evaluate the impact of the video among seniors, we will assess changes in diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors by administering a questionnaire at three time points: before the video is shown (baseline), after 2 weeks, and again 1-2 months post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- One-group pretest-posttest design involving: 1. Watching an educational video covering nutrition and diabetes-related topics as part of participation in one of Seva Food Bank's programs (Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors). 2. Evaluating the video's impact through assessing changes in diet quality, nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors by administering a questionnaire at three time points: before the video is shown (baseline), after 2 weeks, and again 1-2 months post-intervention to assess sustained effects and maintenance.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Educational VideoEducational video covering nutrition and diabetes-related topics as part of participation in one of Seva Food Bank's programs (Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals who are currently participating in either the Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, or Cooking Classes for Seniors programs at Seva Food Bank
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Residents of the Peel region, in Ontario, Canada
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals who are not currently participants in either the Culinary Training for Youth, Culinary Training for Newcomers, Cooking Classes for Seniors programs at Seva Food Bank
- Under the age of 16
- Not a resident of the Peel region, in Ontario, Canada
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Educational VideoParticipants will be invited to watch an educational video that was co-developed by past participants of Seva Food Bank's programs and a working group comprised of people with lived experiences (those living with type 2 diabetes and those at risk), culinary instructors, dietary experts/clinicians, and community organization partners. This video will be approximately 5-minutes long and covers nutrition topics related to Canada's Food Guide and type 2 diabetes. | Behavioural | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Changes in diet quality
Time frame: baseline and 1-2 months
Changes in diet quality will be assessed according to the Rapid Prime Diet Quality Score Screener (rPDQS). This is a 14 question dietary screener used to assess dietary quality based on the Healthy Eating Index 2015 (HEI-2015). The rPDQS is a valid, brief diet quality screener that identifies clinically relevant patterns of food intake.
2 secondary outcomes
Nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours
Time frame: baseline, 2-weeks, 1-2months
Type 2 diabetes risk
Time frame: baseline, 2-weeks, 1-2 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Educational Video in people with Type 2 Diabetes, run by University of Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Vasanti Malik, MSc, ScD (4169785556, vasanti.malik@utoronto.ca), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Changes in diet quality (time frame: baseline and 1-2 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Aug 2026.