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Meal kits and nutrition lessons aim to boost health for Low-Income older adults

NCT ID NCT07036757

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Lowell Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving low-income adults aged 40 and older free meal kits and nutrition education can improve their food security, diet quality, mental health, and heart health. About 120 participants will be split into two groups: one gets meal kits plus nutrition classes, the other gets only general nutrition materials. Researchers will measure changes in stress, anxiety, blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight over time.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 40 years and older. * Household income at or less than the 200% the federal poverty level (household size 1: $30,120, household size 2: $40,880, household size 3: $51,640, household size 4: $62,400, and household size 5: $73,160) * Willing to provide informed consent and complete the study requirements, including attending study visits and completing questionnaires. * Access to a refrigerator or other means to safely store perishable food, as the meal kits require refrigeration. * BMI \> 30 kg/m2 and self-report having at least one of the following: elevated blood pressure or hypertension, elevated glucose, prediabetes or diabetes. * Reside in the Greater Lowell area or surrounding regions to ensure feasibility of meal kit delivery and data collection. Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 40 years old * Does not have BMI \>30 kg/m2, elevated blood pressure or hypertension, or elevated glucose, prediabetes or diabetes * Not able to provide consent (adults lacking capacity) * Follow a medically restricted diet or have allergies to wheat, soy, or dairy * Plans to move from the Greater Lowell area within the next 12 months * Live outside the Greater Lowell area because this will impact meal kit delivery * Individuals without a working refrigerator in your household * Have a serious medical condition requiring a doctor's care including cancer, chronic kidney disease and/or celiac disease * Currently part of a study on diabetes, cardiovascular disease, nutrition or weight-loss * Currently taking any weight loss medication like Ozempic, or medication for diabetes, dyslipidemia or hypertension * Currently using a continuous glucose monitor

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Body Weight hypertensive disorder Psychological Well-Being

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Anthropometrics: height and weight Anxiety Blood pressure Cooking self-efficacy Depressive symptomatology Dietary quality Food insecurity Glucose variability Perceived stress Quality of life

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Locations

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell

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    Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851, United States

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