Barriers to Vegetarian Diets (NCT07075653)
Barriers to Adopting Vegetarian Diets Among Black and White Individuals With Chronic Medical Conditions
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to learn what affects a person's openness to adopting a vegetarian diet in urban community members with chronic disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: How open are individuals to adopting a vegetarian diet? What are the barriers to adopting a vegetarian diet? Researchers will compare Black and White individuals to see if there are differences. Participants will be asked to fill out a survey about their openness to going vegetarian as well as barriers to going vegetarian such as perceived stigma, tastiness, financial cost, convenience, familiarity, and healthfulness.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University Health Center — Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years to 88 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Survey using a questionnaire. (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- University Health Center — Baltimore, Maryland
- University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus — Baltimore, Maryland
- University of Maryland Medical Center — Baltimore, Maryland
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (667) 214-1500
Email: Mihir.Patel@som.umaryland.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.