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Reducing Chronic Kidney Disease Burden in an Underserved Population

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
ESRD
CKD
Interventions
Other: Fruits and Vegetables
Other: Cooking
Registration Number
NCT03832166
Lead Sponsor
Baylor Research Institute
Brief Summary

To evaluate a scalable population health strategy to 1) screen, 2) identify, and 3) intervene with individuals at high risk of CKD progression to ESRD that could be implemented in other high risk communities and health care systems. This novel study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of providing F\&V to individuals identified at high risk study for CKD and ESRD through community health screenings. Further, it will evaluate whether providing education as to how to prepare F\&V for consumption, the latter being done for all F\&V recipients in PI's preliminary published studies but its efficacy was not specifically tested, increases F\&V intake and thereby reduces CKD progression risk as well as related clinical outcomes.

Detailed Description

"Fruits and Veggies for Health" is a prospective, randomized two group study to evaluate a community-engaged screening, identification, and F\&V intervention to improve CKD outcomes in 140 AA adults (greater than 18 years). Participants will be randomized to a 1) F\&V only (F\&V Only), or 2) F\&V plus a nutrition/cooking program (F\&V + Cook).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
142
Inclusion Criteria
  • Willingness to participate in 6 month F&V study
  • Positive urine dipstick.
  • African American (self declared) race
  • Access to internet via personal computer or mobile device
  • Ability to read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria
  • Negative urine dipstick
  • Currently receiving dialysis or needing dialysis (stage 5 Kidney disease)
  • Have received or need kidney transplant
  • Pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months
  • Baseline urine potassium > 60 mEq/g creatinine
  • Nephrotic proteinuria demonstrated on urine ACR measurement
  • Lacking access to the internet via personal computer or mobile device
  • Unable to read or write in English

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Fruits and Vegetables and CookCookingIn addition to the prescribed amount of free F\&V, participants will receive 6 weekly, group nutrition and cooking education classes based on "The Happy Kitchen" curriculum. Participants will also receive free ingredients to complete the recipe from each weekly session at home.
Fruits and Vegetables OnlyFruits and VegetablesThis group will receive a prescribed amount of free fruits and vegetables (F \& V) for 6 weeks through pick-up at a farm stand, or direct delivery. After 6 weekly pick-up/deliveries, participants will be provided vouchers and reminders to obtain F\&V at farm stands for an additional 18 weeks with minimal contact
Fruits and Vegetables and CookFruits and VegetablesIn addition to the prescribed amount of free F\&V, participants will receive 6 weekly, group nutrition and cooking education classes based on "The Happy Kitchen" curriculum. Participants will also receive free ingredients to complete the recipe from each weekly session at home.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline of Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Measure of renal damage

Changes from baseline in dietary fat intake at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Track changes in fat (g) intake via ASA24 food diary

Changes from baseline in caloric intake at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Track changes in total caloric(kcal) intake via ASA24 food diary

Changes from baseline in fruit and vegetable intake at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Track changes in fruit and vegetable intake via ASA24 food diary

Change from baseline concentration of Urine angiotensinogen (AGT) at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Primary surrogate marker of eGFR

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes from baseline in systolic and diastolic Blood pressure at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Measure changes in systolic/diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) to assess cardiovascular disease risk (CVD)

Changes from baseline in Body mass index (BMI) at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Measure body mass index(lb/inches squared) to assess CVD risk

Changes from baseline in Blood glucose at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Measure fasting glucose(mg/dL) as a marker of diabetes and to assess CVD risk

Changes from baseline in serum Lipoprotein levels at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Measure changes in total cholesterol, HDL, and LDL (mg/dL) by fingerstick to assess CVD risk

Changes from baseline in serum Glycosolated hemoglobin A1C (HgA1C) levels at 6 weeks and 6 monthsBaseline; 6 weeks; 6 months

Measure changes in HgA1C (mg/dL) by fingerstick as a marker of diabetes and to assess CVD risk

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Baylor Research Institute

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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