DIET, HEALTHY

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 tests whether adding sleep health coaching to a diet and exercise program can help lower blood pressure and improve overall health. Researchers will work with 150 adults in underserved NYC neighborhoods who have high blood pressure. Participants will attend group sessi…

This study tests a 24-week program called Black Impact for Black men with below-ideal heart health. Participants will do weekly physical activity and health education, and work with a coach and community health worker. The goal is to see if the program improves heart health and r…

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 tests whether an 8-week whole foods diet can reduce body fat in 60 adolescents with obesity. Teens are randomly assigned to either the whole foods diet or a control group. The main goal is to see if the diet lowers total fat mass and improves diet quality for both teen…

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 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 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 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 is testing a digital program (website and mobile app) to help Hispanic women who have survived breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer, along with their adult daughters, become more active and eat healthier. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and liked by part…

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…

This study tests a program that gives free fruits and vegetables to families in rural North Carolina to help them eat healthier. About 30 parents and children ages 8 to 14 will take part. Researchers will measure how much produce families eat and check health markers like blood p…