Healthy food program for kids with heart risks
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study gives free fruits and vegetables and nutrition classes to children with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high weight. It aims to see if eating better can improve their heart health.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 2 and 17 years old and have a parent or caregiver join with you.
- You must be a patient at Boston Children's Hospital.
- You must have at least one of these: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high weight.
- You must be enrolled in Medicaid or be eligible for SNAP (food assistance).
- You cannot have urgent health needs like very high blood pressure or be on dialysis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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