Free fruits and veggies may boost kidney health in Food-Insecure patients
NCT ID NCT06561412
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether giving produce vouchers to 100 adults with chronic kidney disease and food insecurity could improve their health. Participants received $40-$60 in vouchers every two weeks for six months. Researchers measured changes in food security, diet quality, and kidney-related health outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
produce vouchers (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that providing fresh produce helps manage chronic kidney disease and reduces food insecurity.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is short-term (6 months), and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States