Produce Boxes for Veterans with Kidney Disease

Supporting VETerans With Kidney Disease Through Food As Medicine

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Kidney Diseases Food/Nutrition Insecurity Diabetes Hypertension
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for Veterans with kidney disease and food insecurity. Participants will receive produce boxes and share their experiences in interviews.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older
  • I have stage 3b or 4 chronic kidney disease
  • I have been screened and found to have nutrition insecurity
  • I receive care at the VA
  • I live in the Food Bank of the Rockies service area
  • I can provide informed consent in English

You may not be able to join if

  • I have stage 1-3a chronic kidney disease or stage 5 kidney disease requiring dialysis or transplant
  • I am currently in a conflicting dietary trial
  • I am unwilling or unable to provide informed consent

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The goal of this pilot clinical trial is primarily learn if produce boxes improve clinical outcomes among Veterans with kidney disease and food or nutrition insecurity. Secondly, the study will capture Veterans qualitative perspectives, experience, and engagement through semi-structured interviews.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18+ * CKD stage 3b or 4 * Positive screen for nutrition insecurity (e.g., Tufts screener) * Receiving care at the VA and residing in Food Bank of the Rockies service area * Ability to provide informed consent, English Exclusion Criteria: * Stage 1-3a CKD and stage 5 CKD/…
Contacts

Luis M Perez, PhD, RD

720-467-0757

luis.perez2@va.gov

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