Exploring how diet affects kidney health in veterans
Official title: Veteran Kidney Dietary Adherence Associations with Kidney-Related Outcomes and Patient Perspectives, Experiences, and Perceptions with Diet and Medically Tailored Meals (KDA-MTM study)
Funded at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NIH-11051426 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sticking to a healthy diet can help veterans with chronic kidney disease feel better and manage their health, especially when it comes to conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1IK1CX002847-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11051426 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and facing challenges related to diet and nutrition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without chronic kidney disease or those not affiliated with the veteran community may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between dietary adherence and kidney-related outcomes in veterans suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). It focuses on understanding veterans' experiences and perceptions regarding diet and medically tailored meals (MTMs), which are designed to meet their specific nutritional needs. The study aims to identify how lifestyle changes, particularly in diet, can help manage CKD and its associated conditions like hypertension and diabetes. By examining these factors, the research seeks to develop effective dietary interventions that can improve health outcomes for veterans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary guidelines and interventions that enhance kidney health and overall well-being for veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored dietary interventions can significantly improve health outcomes in patients with chronic diseases, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perez, Luis — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Perez, Luis
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.