NUTRITION, HEALTHY

This study tests whether a daily postbiotic gummy, combined with nutritional advice, can help overweight or obese adults lose body fat and improve metabolism. About 114 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the active gummy or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researcher…

This study looks at whether eating cottonseed oil just three times a week can improve cholesterol and other heart health markers in people who are overweight or have high cholesterol. Participants will drink meal replacement shakes with or without cottonseed oil for 56 days and h…

This study looks at whether giving families money or healthy groceries can help infants with early obesity reach a healthier weight. About 228 infants aged 9-12 months who are at risk for food insecurity will receive $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as guided grocery …

This study tests a 12-week program for Black women who have had breast cancer and also have high blood pressure or obesity. The program includes grocery delivery, cooking classes, and nutrition education to help them eat healthier and control blood pressure. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at whether adding hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons can help people at risk for prediabetes stick with a diabetes prevention program. About 20 adults in Los Angeles will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for keeping part…

This study tests a family-oriented program to help Black families in Southwest Georgia lower their risk of type 2 diabetes. Parents with prediabetes and their children aged 8-15 will take part in healthy lifestyle activities over 20 months. The goal is to see if parents can lose …

This study looks at how healthy behaviors like exercise, diet, stress, and sleep are linked to heart health measures such as blood pressure and cholesterol. Researchers will collect information from 100 adults and children through questionnaires and simple health checks. The goal…

This study aims to see if giving plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to food-insecure families can improve their health and nutrition. About 100 families living below the poverty line in Miami will receive these foods and track what they eat. The goal is t…

This study follows 1,538 cancer patients in China to see how their nutritional status affects their response to chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers will track changes in diet, weight, and quality of life over time. The goal is to find ways to use nutrition to improve treatmen…

This study tests a cooking and nutrition program for adults in southern New Mexico. The goal is to see if teaching healthier cooking methods can improve diet quality and knowledge about cancer prevention. Researchers will enroll 80 people to attend six in-person classes and compl…

This study will test if a mobile app that provides health education and social support can improve the health of new mothers and their babies in India. About 2100 pregnant women will either get the app plus standard care or standard care alone. Researchers will measure breastfeed…

This study looks at how energy metabolism changes in people recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, or major surgery. Researchers will measure things like weight, metabolism, sleep, and movement in 80 adults aged 20-70. The goal is to use this data to build better recover…

This study looks at whether a program called Food FARMacia is practical and well-liked by families who struggle to afford enough food. About 80 families with babies aged 6 to 18 months will get nutrition advice and free food twice a month for 6 months. The main goal is to see if …