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Food as Medicine for Obesity
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Led By Amber K Norris, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Arkansas
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 month
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is designed to evaluate program effectiveness.
Who is the study for?
The Good Food Rx program is for adults over 18 with chronic health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes (high A1C levels), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), or obesity. They must be patients at UAMS East Family Medical Center in Helena, Arkansas. Healthy individuals and those under 18 are not eligible.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This pilot study tests the impact of providing nutritional food boxes along with nutrition education classes on improving health outcomes. It aims to reduce food insecurity and improve biometrics such as blood pressure, A1C levels, cholesterol indices, and weight in participants.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves dietary changes through 'food as medicine,' side effects may include adjustments in digestion or potential allergic reactions to new foods introduced. However, significant adverse effects are unlikely given the nature of the intervention.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12 month
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 month
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Blood Pressure - 12 month
Blood Pressure - 3 month
Blood Pressure - 6 month
+11 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Educational sessions plus a nutrition box and recipesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Monthly nutrition education sessions will be attended by the subjects and then each subject will receive a free nutrition box that includes recipes that pertain to the food contents in the prepackaged box
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Arkansas Community FoundationUNKNOWN
USDA Beltsville Human Nutrition Research CenterFED
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5,261 Total Patients Enrolled
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University of ArkansasLead Sponsor
486 Previous Clinical Trials
150,333 Total Patients Enrolled
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4,667 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am generally healthy without chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity.I am 18 years old or older.I have a chronic condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity.I am older than 17.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Educational sessions plus a nutrition box and recipes
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there any available opportunities for volunteers to participate in this research?
"According to the clinical trials website, this trial is currently recruiting patients. It was launched on September 13th 2022 and has been updated recently on November 14th 2022."
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What is the aggregate headcount of participants in this clinical investigation?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is currently searching for participants and was initially posted on September 13th 2022. It has since been updated on November 14th 2022 with the aim of recruiting 25 individuals at one site."
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