DIET, HEALTHY

This study tests whether providing money specifically for healthy foods helps pregnant women avoid gaining too much weight. About 1,440 women will either get standard nutrition advice or that plus up to $3,000 for healthy groceries. Researchers will compare weight gain between th…

This study tests whether a 12-week telephone health coaching program, called Support Your Heart, is practical and helpful for young adults aged 18-39 who have at least two heart disease risk factors (like poor sleep, inactivity, or high blood pressure). Twenty participants in the…

This study tests whether adding sleep health coaching to a diet and exercise program can improve heart health, especially blood pressure. About 150 adults with high blood pressure from underserved NYC neighborhoods will take part. The program includes sleep education, a Fitbit tr…

This pilot study tests whether an 8-week whole foods diet (based on MyPlate, no calorie counting) can reduce body fat in 60 adolescents aged 10-18 with obesity. Participants will be randomly assigned to the diet or a control group. The study also looks at changes in diet quality …

This study tests a program called FEAST Perinatal Support Program, which helps pregnant women eat healthier and feel better. It is for 40 pregnant adults who qualify for food assistance. The program includes group classes, skill-building, and grocery gift cards to make healthy ea…

This study tests a 24-week program called Black Impact for Black men with below-ideal heart health. Participants will take part in weekly physical activity, health education, and work with a coach and trainer. The goal is to see if the program improves heart health and reduces st…

This study tests a web and mobile program called Healthy Together ("Juntos") for Hispanic teens aged 12-15 and their parents. The goal is to prevent unhealthy weight gain and improve physical activity and diet. About 750 families will use the program to see if it helps teens stay…

This pilot study tests whether a 12-week family-centered, non-calorie restricted whole foods diet can help prevent type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes. About 30 adult-child pairs will participate, with adults having prediabetes and children aged 6-18. The study measures fe…

This study looks at how parents can best help children aged 4 to 5 who are naturally drawn to food avoid unhealthy eating and obesity. Researchers will test different parenting strategies with 416 families to see which ones work best. The goal is to find simple, effective ways to…

This study tests whether following a Mediterranean-style diet for 18 months is practical and beneficial for people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will see if the diet is easy to stick with and if it leads to changes in gut bacteria or Parkinson's symptoms. About 40 partici…

This study looks at whether a 4-week low-calorie, high-protein diet before bariatric surgery is safe and well-tolerated. Researchers want to see if it reduces liver fat and helps surgeons operate more easily. About 200 people with severe obesity will be split into two groups: one…

This study is testing whether a web and mobile phone program can help Hispanic women who have had breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer, along with their adult daughters, eat better and be more active. The program includes 8 online modules. The main goal is to see if the program is …

This pilot study tests a program called PhytoRx Families that provides free fruits and vegetables to rural North Carolina families. The goal is to see if it helps them eat healthier and improve food security. The study will enroll 30 adult-child pairs (children ages 8-14) and mea…