HEART Kitchen Pilot

Last updated: August 8, 2025
Sponsor: Reya Andrews
Overall Status: Trial Not Available

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetes And Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus Types I And Ii

Vascular Diseases

Treatment

Whole Food Plant Based Diet Jumpstart

Clinical Study ID

NCT07037121
100837
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study is testing a 28-day healthy eating program for adults who live in public housing and are at risk for heart disease. The program helps people eat more whole plant foods, like fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains, and avoid foods that are highly processed or high in fat. Participants get a "kitchen makeover," including groceries, cooking tools, whole-food, plant-based recipes, and support from a nutritionist. The goal is to see if the program is easy to follow, helpful, and if support from a spouse or partner makes it easier to stick with the new way of eating.

The study will include 24 adults who either have heart disease or are at risk because of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity. Researchers will visit participants at home to provide supplies and support. They will also collect surveys, interviews, and health information to learn more about how the program worked and how well participants followed the diet.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult public housing residents who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (Individuals who have had a documented history of myocardial infarction; Individualswho have ever had a positive stress test;, Individuals who have undergone coronaryartery bypass grafting surgery at any point in their life)

  • meet at least 2 of the criteria for metabolic syndrome: abdominal obesity (waistcircumference of more than 35 inches for women and more than 40 inches for men orBMI = 30), high triglycerides (>150 mg/dL or drug treatment for elevated TG), lowHDL cholesterol (<40 mg/dL for men and < 50 mg/dL for women or drug treatment forreduced HDL-C), high blood pressure (=130 mm Hg systolic BP, =85 mm Hg diastolic BP,or drug treatment for hypertension), high fasting blood glucose (> or = 100 mg/dL ordrug treatment for elevated glucose or prediabetes/ type 2 diabetes diagnosis)

  • able to provide written informed consent

  • fluent in the English language

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active cancer or chronic kidney disease diagnosis or are undergoing cancer ordialysis treatment

  • any food allergies or dietary restrictions that would prevent them from adhering toa whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet

  • an existing or former neurological disorder or a neuropsychiatric disorder thataffects decision-making ability

  • current smoking

  • current excessive alcohol intake

  • recent history of drug abuse

  • morbid obesity (BMI > 40)

  • history of bariatric surgery

  • pregnant or lactating

  • current use of a WFPB (excludes all animal-based foods) or vegan diet

Study Design

Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Whole Food Plant Based Diet Jumpstart
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 01, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky 40506
    United States

    Site Not Available

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