πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-08-26

Veteran Centered Meal Intervention in Chronic Kidney Disease (NCT07793591)

A Veteran-Centered Medically Tailored Meal Intervention to Improve Clinical and Patient Reported Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease (VETCKD)

🟑 Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic πŸ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will study if medically tailored meals can improve health and well-being among Veterans with kidney disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either medically tailored meals or usual care (wait-list control) for 3 months, followed by follow-up/crossover period. The study will evaluate blood pressure, kidney health, diet, quality of life, and other health outcomes, as well as the feasibility and acceptability of providing medically tailored meals to Veterans with kidney disease.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO β€” Aurora, Colorado

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

  • Medically tailored meals (MTMs) (OTHER)

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO β€” Aurora, Colorado

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (719) 244-4805

Email: luis.perez2@va.gov

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

πŸ’° 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 Β§ 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.

πŸ’‘ 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.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—