RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05795439

The CARING Study: Creating and Restoring Health Through Nutrition Guidance


Sponsor

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Enrollment

700 participants

Start Date

Jul 11, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a medically guided, plant-based diet program can improve blood sugar control and overall health in Blue Cross Blue Shield members with type 2 diabetes. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a Blue Cross Blue Shield subscriber continuously enrolled for the past 12 months - You are 18 or older - You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes - You are willing to follow a plant-based diet for 16 weeks and attend weekly online classes - You are willing to keep your physical activity level consistent throughout the initial study period **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not a current Blue Cross Blue Shield subscriber - You have other conditions or prior commitments that prevent participation (your doctor will review) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALLow-fat, vegan diet

The intervention diet consists of whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits, with no restriction on energy intake. Participants will also be guided to favor foods with a low glycemic index. Animal products and added oils will be excluded. The diet is designed to derive approximately 10% of energy from fat, approximately 10-15% of energy from protein, and the remainder from mostly complex carbohydrates. The diet will also provide approximately 40 g of fiber per day.


Locations(1)

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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