NCT06726083 Improving Dietary Quality and Social Engagement Through a Virtual Nutrition and Teaching Kitchen Intervention Among Older Veterans With Impaired Mobility
| NCT ID | NCT06726083 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development |
| Condition | Impaired Mobility |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 180 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-31 |
| Primary Completion | 2030-03-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 180 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-31 with a primary completion date of 2030-03-31.
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Brief Summary
Compared to non-Veterans, Veterans demonstrate an increased risk for obesity and multimorbidity. Thus, interventions to improve overall health are warranted in this population. Healthy diets that include fruits and vegetables are linked to a reduced risk of chronic disease including mobility disability, and are associated with higher muscle mass, strength and physical performance potentially slowing further disability progression later in life. The investigators will determine if a three-month virtual group nutrition intervention paired with produce delivery and virtual teaching kitchen cooking demonstrations tailored for older Veterans with impaired mobility will improve diet, health-related quality of life and muscle strength.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veterans \>65 years with reduced gait speed (gait speed \<1.0 m/s) or elevated four square step test * use of an assistive device who also indicate that they would like to improve their eating habits, defined by response of \<3 on a scale of 1 to 5 to the question, 'Do you consider your eating habits to be healthy' Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c \>10) or Current renal replacement therapy (e.g. dialysis) * Other medical condition precluding patient participation in this study as per medical judgment of study team * dementia as self-reported or found on medical record review * currently participating in a diet or weight loss intervention * Volatile behavior issues or unable to work successfully in a group environment/setting
Contact & Investigator
Elizabeth A Parker, PhD RD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06726083 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 65 Years or older, studying Impaired Mobility. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06726083 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06726083 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jeffrey.beans@va.gov for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06726083 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Baltimore, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06726083 clinical trial?
NCT06726083 is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development. The principal investigator is Elizabeth A Parker, PhD RD at Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD. The trial plans to enroll 180 participants.