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Randomized Evaluation of Voucher Interventions for Value and Effectiveness (REVIVE) in Philippines

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This study aims to evaluate whether revised food voucher programs, combined with nutrition education sessions, can improve food security, dietary quality, nutrition knowledge, and nutritional outcomes among low-income households in the Philippines. Researchers will compare different monthly voucher amounts-Philippine Peso (PhP) 3,000, PhP 5,000, and PhP 8,000-with a no-voucher control group to determine which approach is most effective. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Do food vouchers improve household food security, reduce hunger, and improve dietary quality and nutrient intake? * Do larger voucher amounts lead to greater improvements in nutrition and health outcomes? * Does enhanced nutrition education improve nutrition knowledge and healthy eating practices? Participants will: * Receive either a monthly food voucher or no voucher, depending on study group assignment * Attend nutrition education and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) sessions if assigned to a voucher group * Complete household interviews on food consumption, household expenditures, food security, and nutrition knowledge * Participate in dietary assessments and anthropometric measurements for women and children under 5 years of age

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Maximum Age: 99
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Households enrolled in the REVIVE study sample drawn from Listahanan 3-eligible low-income households

• Residency within selected study clusters in the study municipalities

• Household consent to participate in the study and all survey components

• Availability of a primary respondent (meal planner or primary food preparer) willing to participate in household interviews

• For individual dietary assessment components: presence of at least one woman of reproductive age (15-49 years) and/or at least one child under five years of age, where applicable

Locations
United States
Washington, D.c.
International Food Policy Research Institute
RECRUITING
Washington D.c.
Contact Information
Primary
Phuong H Nguyen, PhD
P.H.Nguyen@cgiar.org
02028625600
Backup
Neha Kumar, PhD
N.Kumar@cgiar.org
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-04-29
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-03-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 5320
Treatments
No_intervention: Control: No Voucher
Households in this arm do not receive food vouchers during the study period
Experimental: Monthly Food Voucher - PhP 3,000
Households receive a monthly food voucher valued at PhP 3,000, structured with a 10% allocation for carbohydrates and oils, 45% for protein-rich foods, and 45% for fruits and vegetables. Vouchers can be redeemed continuously and are accompanied by six structured nutrition-focused social and behavior change communication (SBCC) sessions delivered by trained local government staff.
Experimental: Monthly Food Voucher - PhP 5,000
Households receive a monthly food voucher valued at PhP 5,000, with the same food group allocation (10% carbohydrates and oils, 45% protein, 45% fruits and vegetables) and continuous redemption design. Voucher receipt is combined with six SBCC sessions aimed at improving nutrition knowledge and dietary practices.
Experimental: Monthly Food Voucher - PhP 8,000
Households receive a monthly food voucher valued at PhP 8,000, structured with 10% allocation for carbohydrates and oils, 45% for protein, and 45% for fruits and vegetables, and redeemed continuously. The intervention is paired with six nutrition-focused SBCC sessions delivered by trained local government personnel to improve dietary behaviors and nutrition knowledge.
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Sponsors
Leads: International Food Policy Research Institute

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