Plain-English translation of NCT05996328 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Heart Failure research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether home-delivered, low-sodium meals combined with extra dietary counseling can help older veterans with heart failure stay healthier and out of the hospital. Right now, patients typically receive basic dietary education after discharge. This trial compares that standard care alone to standard care plus 6 weeks of prepared meals delivered to your home and three additional nutrition coaching sessions by phone or video.
Heart failure is especially common in older adults, and diet plays a crucial role in managing the condition. Many patients struggle to prepare healthy meals at home after leaving the hospital, and this trial wants to find out if removing that barrier by delivering ready-made meals helps them recover better and avoid being hospitalized again.
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If you join this trial, you'll be randomly assigned to either receive the standard dietary education only, or standard education plus 6 weeks of home-delivered low-sodium meals and three additional nutrition coaching calls. The study lasts about 6 weeks for meal delivery, though researchers will continue to monitor your health for a longer period. You'll need to be able to receive and store meals at home and participate in counseling sessions.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 25, 2026 · Not medical advice
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