Food as medicine: community health workers tackle hypertension and hunger

NCT ID NCT06358417

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding nutrition coaching to an existing community health worker program helps patients with high blood pressure and food insecurity. Sixty adults from primary care clinics took part in a 4-month program that included education, medication support, and home blood pressure monitoring. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and acceptable, and whether it improved diet and blood pressure.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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