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
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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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UPMC Kidney Clinic - Monroeville
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15146, United States
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UPMC Kidney Clinic - Oakland
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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UPMC Kidney Clinic - Shadyside
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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UPMC Kidney Clinic - Wexford
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15090, United States
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UPMC Matilda H. Theiss Health Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States
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