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FoRKS Program for High Blood Pressure (FoRKS Trial)
FoRKS Trial Summary
This trial will test how a food/cooking program can improve nutrition, health, and food security for those with high BP and food insecurity.
FoRKS Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowFoRKS Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.FoRKS Trial Design
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- I am between 35 and 75 years old.You need to have a good memory and be able to answer simple questions.I can do most daily activities by myself.You drink more than 8 alcoholic drinks a week if you are a woman, or more than 15 if you are a man.You have experienced not having enough food or worrying about running out of food in the past year, or you are currently listed as food insecure in a specific medical record system, or you are currently receiving SNAP benefits.I am not willing to use a touchscreen device.I have been diagnosed with a cognitive or mental health condition, or have had brain surgery with lasting effects.Your blood pressure has been higher than 120 in the last 6 months.Your average blood pressure is consistently high during the day and night.You have a history of using or abusing drugs, except for marijuana.You can see and read street signs.I do not want to participate in video calls.I can communicate and participate in treatments and assessments without major issues.I am unable to understand or sign the consent form.
- Group 1: Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
- Group 2: Food Resources & Kitchen Skills (FoRKS)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- 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
Is this research effort inviting elderly participants?
"Patients between the ages of 35 and 75 who meet certain criteria can be enrolled in this clinical trial."
To whom does this research opportunity extend?
"To participate in this clinical trial, individuals must have hypertension and be aged between 35 and 75. A total of 200 patients are being sought for the experiment."
Are there vacancies available in this trial for participants?
"According to the clinical trials website, patient recruitment for this trial is currently ongoing. The study was initially published on April 17th 2023 and has since been refined; with its last update being made on May 4th 2023."
How many participants are engaged in this investigation?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the trial is still open for recruitment and was originally published on April 17th 2023 with its last update occurring on May 4th of the same year. The study requires 200 participants from a single medical centre."
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