Tests produce boxes and nutrition education for Veterans with kidney disease
Tests food boxes and nutrition classes in Veterans with kidney disease and food insecurity.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Supporting VETerans With Kidney Disease Through Food As Medicine
Key facts
- Where
- Aurora, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical CenterAurora, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Trial code
- NCT07194733
- Record updated
- 4 May 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Supporting VETerans With Kidney Disease Through Food As Medicine: the Community-based VET FAM 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.
Inclusion: 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: 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.