Can a prescription for produce beat high blood pressure?
NCT ID NCT07648758
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving low-income adults with high blood pressure free fruits and vegetables for 6 months could help lower their blood pressure. 104 participants from West Dallas, Texas received the produce prescription program. Researchers measured blood pressure changes and tracked medication use to see if the program improved health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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104 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. \>18 years old 2. blood pressure reading of \>130/80 mmHg 3. member of a low-income household 4. benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (e.g., is eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or medical assistance under a Texas State plan or a waiver of such a plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act and enrolled under such plan or waiver. Exclusion Criteria: None
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas, 75080, United States
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