NUTRITION

This study tests whether delivering healthy food and teaching kitchen skills at home can improve blood pressure and nutrition in adults who have high blood pressure and struggle to afford food. About 200 participants will either receive the food and skills program or standard car…

This study tests a school-based program called Strong Teens for Healthy Schools that empowers middle school students to improve their physical activity and healthy eating. About 500 students from diverse backgrounds will participate to see if the program reduces metabolic syndrom…

This study compares three different programs to help pregnant women maintain a healthy weight. About 795 women at risk for obesity or diabetes will receive nutrition and exercise counseling, plus help overcoming barriers like food access. The goal is to see which approach works b…

This study tests whether adding a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and nutrition counseling to a food assistance program helps adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. About 60 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the food program alone, the o…

This study looks at how GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 medications affect what people eat, their weight, and overall health. Researchers will follow 100 adults with overweight or obesity for one year, tracking changes in diet, body composition, and metabolism. The goal is to understand both…

This study looks at a program called Healthy School Recognized Campus, which helps schools in Texas offer more physical activity and nutrition programs for students. About 900 kids in 4th through 9th grade will take part. Researchers want to see if the program improves body mass …

This study compares two types of carbohydrates—low-glycemic index (GI) versus standard whole grains—to see which better improves metabolic health in 40 adults with high triglycerides. Participants follow a Mediterranean diet and are monitored for changes in blood sugar, fats, and…

This study tests a web-based app to help cancer patients manage their nutrition. Researchers will enroll 84 people with cancer in communities near Chengdu, China. Participants will use the app to track diet and activity, and those at nutritional risk will get face-to-face counsel…

This study tests whether special mouth exercises and a feeding schedule based on the baby's natural body clock help preterm infants (born 29-33 weeks) learn to feed by mouth, gain weight, and transition to full oral feeding. Researchers will assess 54 stable preterm babies over 1…

This study tests an online platform designed to help teenagers from low-income backgrounds eat better, move more, and sit less. About 1,000 students from six schools in Central Catalonia will take part, with half using the platform and half continuing as usual. Researchers will m…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help firefighters improve their sleep, thinking, and overall health. About 50 firefighters will use the app and report on their sleep habits. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helpful for this group.

This study looks at whether warning labels on sugary drinks affect people's negative beliefs about weight. About 543 adults will shop in a pretend store and answer surveys over four weekly visits. The goal is to see if these labels make people more likely to blame or stereotype t…

This study looks at how body composition (muscle vs. fat) affects physical performance in female college cheerleaders and dancers who are at a normal weight. Researchers will measure jump height, muscle strength, sleep quality, and nutrition over 7 days. The goal is to understand…

This study looks at how what children eat affects their growth and development in remote farming areas of Swat, Pakistan. Researchers will follow 832 children from birth to age 5, measuring their height, weight, head size, and skills like talking and moving. The goal is to unders…

This study looks at how body composition, sleep, diet, and physical fitness are connected in ROTC cadets. Researchers will test body fat, muscle quality, and fitness scores, and track sleep and nutrition habits. The goal is to find better ways to measure fitness and identify life…

This study is testing treatments that are already used in intensive care units (ICUs), such as medicines for low blood pressure, platelet transfusions, and nutrition plans. The goal is to find out which approaches work best for critically ill patients. About 5,500 adults in ICUs …

This study looks at how vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous diets relate to heart and metabolic health in adults living in Rosario, Argentina. Researchers will measure things like cholesterol, blood sugar, body fat, and blood pressure in 105 healthy adults who have followed their d…

This study is building a computer program that can predict how your body will react to different foods. Researchers will track 8,000 people's health data and have some participants try three different diets. The goal is to create personalized diet plans that work best for each in…

This study looks at the nutritional health of 200 people who have had a stem cell transplant. Researchers will measure body fat, muscle, food intake, and blood protein levels to see how these factors relate to recovery and survival. The goal is to learn how diet might improve lon…

This study looks at how eating more plant foods changes the bacteria in your gut and affects your heart health. Healthy adults aged 30-70 will replace all their meals with study-provided plant-based foods for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure gut bacteria, blood, urine, and arter…