DIET, HEALTHY

This study tests a structured nutrition plan for 300 ICU patients who had abdominal surgery and cannot eat normally. The plan includes IV nutrition, oral supplements, and a device to measure calorie needs. Researchers will track infections, ICU stay length, and muscle loss to see…

This study tests whether teaching kidney transplant recipients to eat a whole-food plant-based diet can improve their blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight, and reduce hospital visits and infections. About 49 adults who had a kidney transplant in the past 2–12 months and have h…

This study looks at whether providing medically tailored groceries can help people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure keep up healthy eating habits and control their blood sugar and blood pressure. About 80 adults who already took part in a meal delivery study will rece…

This study tested whether a 12-week online Mediterranean diet program could reduce liver fat in people with a type of fatty liver disease (MASLD). 78 adults followed either the diet program or received standard advice. The goal was to see if the diet could improve liver health an…

This study looks at whether delivering healthy meals to the homes of low-income Black pregnant women can improve their diet, help them gain the right amount of weight during pregnancy, and support better blood pressure. About 17 women with overweight or obesity are receiving meal…

This study tests whether a program combining exercise, diet advice, and behavioral support can improve fitness and health in adults aged 60-75 who are at high risk for heart disease. Participants in the program receive supervised high-intensity exercise and counseling, while all …

This study tests whether adding culturally tailored heart-health education to medically tailored meal programs helps people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure eat better and improve their blood sugar and blood pressure. About 176 adults from low-income New York City nei…

This study looks at whether giving low-income families in Indianapolis a weekly box of healthy foods—like meat, milk, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—along with nutrition classes can improve children's diet quality and household food security. About 500 families with kids ag…

This study looks at what happens inside the body after eating broccoli sprouts. Researchers will measure changes in urine, blood, and gut bacteria in 83 healthy adults. The goal is to find biological markers that show someone has eaten cruciferous vegetables, which could help imp…

This study looks at whether adding community health worker visits and free healthy groceries to the standard Meals on Wheels program can help older adults eat better, feel less lonely, and improve their quality of life. About 1,640 Rhode Island seniors at high nutritional risk wi…