Can a Food-Focused program help kidney patients? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07518719

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week nutrition and kidney health program, called THINK-Well, works well for adults with chronic kidney disease. The program includes group nutrition classes, cooking practice, and food bucks to buy healthy foods. Researchers want to see how many people join, finish, and like the program, and whether it improves heart health scores.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

nutrition education sessions with food bucks and dietitian consultation

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a community-designed nutrition program is feasible and acceptable for people with kidney disease, paving the way for larger studies.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program may not improve health outcomes or be sustainable long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • UPMC Kidney Clinic - Monroeville

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15146, United States

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  • UPMC Kidney Clinic - Oakland

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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  • UPMC Kidney Clinic - Shadyside

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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  • UPMC Kidney Clinic - Wexford

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15090, United States

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  • UPMC Matilda H. Theiss Health Center

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States

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