๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-06

The CARING Study: Creating and Restoring Health Through Nutrition Guidance (NCT05795439)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The CARING study assesses the health benefits of nutrition education for Blue Cross Blue Shield subscribers, as well as potential healthcare cost savings to subscribers and the insurance company.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Low-fat, vegan diet (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (202) 527-7363

Email: msutton@pcrm.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—