Recruiting
Supporting VETerans With Kidney Disease Through Food As Medicine
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.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07194733
PhaseNA
Enrollment20
SponsorVA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Age18 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Kidney Diseases, Food/Nutrition Insecurity, Diabetes, Hypertension
About this study
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.
Interventions
- Other: VET FAM Product Box and Nutrition Education — Food boxes and nutrition education
Primary outcomes
- Systolic Blood Pressure (Baseline (0-months), 3-months, and 6-months)
Eligibility information
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/ESRD (dialysis or transplant)
* Currently enrolled in a conflicting dietary trial
* Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
Study locations
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado 80045 United States
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.