DIET, HEALTHY

This pilot study is testing whether an 8-week whole foods diet, which doesn't require calorie counting, can help reduce body fat in teenagers with obesity. The study involves 60 participants, including teens and a parent, to see if focusing on healthy food groups improves body co…

This study is testing whether providing free, healthy meals and heart-healthy cooking lessons can help people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure eat better and improve their health. Researchers will enroll 160 participants from underserved NYC neighborhoods to compare d…

This study is testing if following a specific low-calorie, high-protein diet for about a month before weight-loss (bariatric) surgery makes the operation easier and safer. The diet aims to shrink the liver and reduce belly fat, which can help the surgeon during the procedure. Res…

This study is testing whether following a Mediterranean-style diet for 18 months can help manage Parkinson's disease symptoms by influencing gut health. Researchers will compare this special diet to standard eating habits in 40 people with Parkinson's, tracking symptoms, gut bact…

This study is testing a 24-week community program called Black Impact, designed to improve heart health and reduce stress in Black men. Participants will receive weekly physical activity, health education, and support from coaches. The goal is to see if this program can be a scal…

This study is testing a digital program delivered via web and mobile phone to help Hispanic women who have survived certain cancers and their adult daughters improve their physical activity and diet. The goal is to see if the program is practical and acceptable to use, and to che…

This study is testing a community program designed to help pregnant individuals eat healthier. The program provides education, skill-building, and a $15 grocery gift card to address food access. Researchers will enroll 40 pregnant adults to see if the program is practical and hel…

This study is testing whether providing money specifically for healthy food purchases during pregnancy helps prevent excessive weight gain and related complications like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. Researchers will enroll 1,440 pregnant women and randomly assign…

This study is testing a 'produce prescription' program that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to families in rural North Carolina. It aims to see if this approach can help families eat healthier, improve food security, and lower risks for conditions like high blood pressure an…

This study is testing a digital program called 'Healthy Together' (Juntos) that uses a website and smartphone app. It aims to help Hispanic teens and their parents improve diet, increase physical activity, and prevent unhealthy weight gain. The program focuses on family support a…

This study is testing a 12-week family diet program to see if it can help prevent type 2 diabetes. It involves adults with prediabetes and their children eating more whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains together. Researchers want to see if this approach is practi…

This study aims to identify the most effective parenting strategies to prevent obesity in children who are naturally highly motivated by food. Researchers will follow 205 parent-child pairs for 18 months as children transition from preschool to elementary school. The study will c…

This study aims to understand why people absorb different amounts of energy (calories) from the same food. Researchers will test if the types of bacteria in your gut, measured by breath methane, affect how many calories you excrete in your stool. They will study 60 healthy adults…