DIET, HEALTHY

This study tests a 24-week program called Black Impact to improve heart health and reduce stress in Black men. About 340 Black men with below-ideal heart health will either join the program right away or be placed on a waitlist. The program includes weekly exercise, health educat…

This study tests whether an 8-week whole foods diet can reduce body fat in 60 adolescents aged 10-18 with obesity. Participants will be randomly assigned to the whole foods diet or a control group. The goal is to see if this approach leads to lower fat mass and healthier eating h…

This study tests whether adding sleep coaching to a diet and exercise program can improve heart health, especially blood pressure. About 150 adults with high blood pressure will take part in community centers in New York City. The program includes sleep education, a Fitbit tracke…

This study tests a community-based program called FEAST Perinatal Support Program for 40 pregnant adults, mostly Latino, who qualify for food assistance. The program provides nutrition education, skill-building, social support, and grocery gift cards to improve diet and health du…

This study looks at whether adding a culturally tailored heart-health curriculum to medically tailored meal programs can improve eating habits, blood sugar, and blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It involves 160 adults from low-income New York …

This study will test whether people with Parkinson's disease can stick to a Mediterranean-style diet for 18 months and whether it helps their gut health and symptoms. About 40 participants without dementia will be randomly assigned to either the special diet or a standard diet. R…

This study looks at how parents can best help children who are naturally drawn to food avoid unhealthy eating and obesity. Researchers will test different parenting approaches with 416 families of 4-5 year olds. The goal is to find practical strategies that support healthy habits…

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 ho…

This study tests a program called PhytoRx Families that gives free fruits and vegetables to families in rural North Carolina. The goal is to see if the program helps families eat healthier, improve their health, and reduce their risk for problems like high blood pressure and diab…

This study tests a web and mobile program called Healthy Together ("Juntos") designed for Hispanic teens and their parents. The goal is to prevent unhealthy weight gain and improve physical activity and diet. About 750 families will take part, with teens aged 12-15 who are not cu…

This study tests whether providing extra money specifically for healthy groceries during pregnancy can help women avoid gaining too much weight. About 1,440 pregnant women will either receive standard nutrition advice and food assistance referrals, or the same plus up to $3,000 t…

This study tests a web and mobile program to help Hispanic women who survived breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer, along with their adult daughters, eat better and move more. About 60 pairs (survivor and daughter) will use the program for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the program…

This study looks at the nutritional effects of a low-calorie, high-protein diet given to people before they have weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. The goal is to see if this diet causes any health problems like low blood cell counts, vitamin deficiency, or muscle weakness. About 2…