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Virtual Culinary Medicine for Obesity

Q: Is there an eligibility requirement to join the research study?

<p>This trial is open to individuals with <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/obesity">obesity</a>, aged between 18 and 70 years old. A total of 132 volunteers are needed for this research project.</p>

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Recruiting

Led By Natalia I Heredia, PhD., MPH

Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and elevated body mass index (>=25)

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, post intervention (upto 10 weeks after baseline)

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Study Summary

This trial will test if a virtual culinary medicine program can improve diet, nutrition knowledge, and cooking skills, and also patient health outcomes.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English or Spanish speakers with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 25 or higher, who are patients at UT Physicians clinics. They must have recent lab results and be able to get groceries for classes. It's not for those without internet/device access or an impairment that prevents participation.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if virtual Culinary Medicine (CM) classes can improve diet, nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and health markers like HbA1c, BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol levels compared to standard care. The feasibility of online CM courses is also evaluated.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves dietary education rather than medication, typical drug side effects aren't expected. However, changes in diet may lead to temporary digestive adjustments or food-related reactions depending on individual tolerances.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have type 2 diabetes and my BMI is 25 or higher.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, post intervention (upto 10 weeks after baseline)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, post intervention (upto 10 weeks after baseline)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, post intervention (upto 10 weeks after baseline) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Barriers to Healthy Eating by the Nourishing the Community Through Culinary Medicine survey (NCCM)

Change in Body Mass Index

Change in Diabetes Management by the Nourishing the Community Through Culinary Medicine survey (NCCM)

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Intervention clinicsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will be recruited from those receiving care at University of Texas (UT) Physician Clinics serving the Acres Homes neighborhood in Houston

Group II: Control ClinicsActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will be recruited from UT Physicians clinics outside of the Acres Homes service area

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Virtual Culinary Medicine

2022

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~110

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor

904 Previous Clinical Trials

320,828 Total Patients Enrolled

28 Trials studying Obesity

15,406 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH

13,672 Previous Clinical Trials

40,926,309 Total Patients Enrolled

49 Trials studying Obesity

31,488 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Natalia I Heredia, PhD., MPHPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

1 Previous Clinical Trials

104 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there an eligibility requirement to join the research study?

"This trial is open to individuals with obesity, aged between 18 and 70 years old. A total of 132 volunteers are needed for this research project."

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Is the research project currently recruiting participants?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, the posted date for this trial is October 16th 2023 and was recently updated on 17th of that same month. This clinical investigation does not currently require additional participants, however there are 186 other investigations actively recruiting at present."

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Is this trial open to individuals of advanced age?

"This medical trial is open to those aged 18-70. For minors, there are 16 separate clinical trials and for seniors over 65 years of age, 159 different options exist."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Nourishing the Community Through Culinary Medicine- Acres Homes

Natalia Heredia 2023. "Nourishing the Community Through Culinary Medicine- Acres Homes". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06096506.