NUTRITION, HEALTHY

This study gives plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to low-income families who struggle to get enough healthy food. Participants will track what they eat each week. The goal is to see if this food prescription program helps families eat better and feel le…

This study tests whether a postbiotic supplement (an inactivated microorganism in a gummy) can help overweight or obese adults lose body fat and improve metabolism. About 114 participants will receive either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks, along with nutritional advice.…

This study looks at whether drinking cottonseed oil just three times a week can lower cholesterol and other heart disease risks. Researchers will compare two different amounts of the oil against a no-oil group in 75 adults who are overweight or have high cholesterol. Participants…

This study looks at whether helping families with food benefits can improve weight in infants who are at risk for obesity. About 228 infants aged 9-12 months and their parents will receive $50 per week for one year, either as cash or as guided grocery shopping with a nutrition ex…

This study tests a 12-week program for Black women who have had breast cancer and also have high blood pressure or obesity. The program includes grocery delivery, cooking classes, and nutrition education to help them eat better and control blood pressure. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests whether adding hands-on nutrition demonstrations helps people at risk for prediabetes stay in the Diabetes Prevention Program. About 20 adults who are eligible for the program will take part. The goal is to see if this approach improves participation and health h…

This study tests a family-oriented program to help Black families in Southwest Georgia lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. Parents with prediabetes and their children aged 8-15 will take part in a 20-month healthy lifestyle program. The goal is to see if parents can achieve a 4…

This study tests a cooking program for 80 adults in southern New Mexico to see if it improves diet quality and knowledge about nutrition and cancer prevention. The program teaches healthy cooking techniques using affordable, culturally relevant ingredients. Researchers want to kn…

This study looks at whether a program called Food FARMacia is practical and well-liked by families who struggle to afford enough food. The program provides nutrition education and regular food distributions to households with infants aged 6 to 18 months. Researchers want to see i…

This study follows over 1,500 cancer patients in China to see how their nutritional status during chemotherapy and radiation affects their quality of life, treatment side effects, and survival. Researchers will track changes in diet, weight, and blood markers over time. The goal …

This study tests if a culturally-tailored mobile app with education and support groups can improve health for 2100 new mothers in India. The app provides information and social support to supplement standard care. Researchers will measure breastfeeding rates, postpartum depressio…

This study looks at how healthy behaviors like diet, exercise, stress, and sleep relate to heart health in both adults and children. Researchers will collect data from questionnaires and simple health checks like blood pressure and blood sugar. The goal is to better understand th…

This study watches how the body burns energy in people recovering from stroke, brain injury, or major surgery. Researchers will measure things like metabolism, sleep, walking, and brain activity in 80 adults. The goal is to build computer models that predict each person's energy …