Cardiorenal Protective Diet (CPD)
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Chronic Kidney Diseases focused on measuring CVD, Dietary Intervention
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Willingness to participate in a 3-month F&V study.
- Positive urine dipstick (Proteinuria and/or Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio >=10).
- African-American (self-declared) race
- A current diagnosis of hypertension or a current blood pressure reading consistent with hypertension (SBP >= 140 and/or DBP >=90).
- Access to the internet via personal computer or mobile device.
- Ability to read and write in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Negative urine dipstick.
- Currently receiving dialysis or needing dialysis (Stage 5 Kidney Disease)
- Have received or need a kidney transplant.
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months.
- Baseline urine potassium > 60mEq/g creatinine
- Negative diagnosis of hypertension or blood pressure reading (SBP <140 or DBP <90).
- Nephrotic proteinuria demonstrated on urine ACR measurement.
- Lacking access to the internet via personal computer or mobile device.
- Unable to read or write in English.
Sites / Locations
- Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Fruits and Vegetables
Wait List Control
This group will receive a prescribed amount of free fruits and vegetables (F&V) for 6 weeks of pick-up at a farm stand or direct delivery. After 6 weekly pick-up/deliveries, participants will be provided vouchers and reminders to obtain F&V at farm stands for an additional 6 weeks with minimal contact.
This group will not receive a prescribed amount of free fruits and vegetables (F&V) for 12 weeks. They will serve as the control group. After 12 weeks of control and data comparisons, they will be given 12 weeks of vouchers with minimal contact.