Free fruits and veggies may boost kidney health in Food-Insecure patients

NCT ID NCT06561412

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FOOD INSECURITY RENAL INSUFFICIENCY CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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