Kidney Health: Eat Well, Live Well
Start Date
12/6/2023
Completion Date
5/1/2026
Summary
This two-arm, parallel randomized trial study will assess the efficacy of a 6-month (26 weeks) community-based program in reducing kidney injury (as Urine Albumin to Creatinine ratio, uACR), cardiovascular risk (as Hemoglobin A1C and blood pressure), mental health (as PHQ-8) and diet quality (as fruits and vegetables intake and Healthy Eating Index) in community-dwelling, low-income adults diagnosed with early chronic kidney disease (stages 2 or 3 and not on kidney replacement therapies) compared to educational materials and usual care alone.
Detailed Description
This study tests a community-based program aimed at supporting adults with early-stage chronic kidney disease to change their eating habits to reduce the likelihood of kidney injury progression. The program components were design to reduce barriers to a) eating healthier, kidney-friendly foods through the direct provision of fruits and vegetables, grocery store e-gift cards, kidney-friendly recipes, and food preparation tips; b) learning about kidney disease and the role of healthy eating in slowing its progression through educational materials; and c) social connection through empathetic relational phone calls and SMS texts from a dedicated "Health Partner". Over a period of 6 months (26 weeks), participants randomized to the intervention arm will receive: * kidney-friendly produce (fruits and vegetables) delivered at their preferred location * recipes and tips on food preparation tailored to the produce * grocery store electronic gift cards * educational materials on CKD and disease management * personalized practical and emotional support through a dedicated Health Partner Researchers will see if participation in the program (intervention) reduces markers of kidney injury (Albumin:Creatinin ratio) and cardiovascular disease risk and improves diet (particularly fruits and vegetables intake) and mental health when compared to usual care (control).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
1. Welcome package
2. Welcome information (phone or text)
3. Produce delivery + Recipes customized to produce
4. E-gift cards to a grocery store of choice
5. Personalized practical & emotional support through a dedicated health partner
Conditions
Locations
Harris Health System's Outpatient Center
Houston, Texas 77026
United States
Harris Health System's Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center
Houston, Texas 77047
United States
Harris Health System's Smith Clinic
Houston, Texas 77054
United States