Food Delivery Program for Pediatric Cancer Survivors

Overseen By Margaret Raber, DRPH

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Disqualifiers: Children over 12, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to determine if a food delivery program called FoodiiS-Kids assists parents and guardians of young cancer survivors. The focus is on school-aged children, ages 5 to 12, who completed cancer treatment within the last five years. Participants will try different versions of the program, some with additional resources and others with only food delivery. Parents or guardians with internet access who can speak and read English are eligible to join.

As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative support strategies for young cancer survivors and their families.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?

Research shows that the FoodiiS program, which combines a digital cooking course with food delivery, aims to assist parents and guardians of children who have survived cancer. Studies have found that similar cooking programs can enhance cooking skills and eating habits, leading to better long-term health for cancer survivors.

Specific safety data for FoodiiS does not exist because it is not a medication. However, it provides food and nutrition education, which are generally safe and beneficial. Reports of harm from these types of programs have not been documented. In fact, improving diet and nutrition is usually well-received and can support better health for both children and their caregivers. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the FoodiiS program because it combines digital culinary medicine with food delivery, offering a holistic approach to supporting pediatric cancer survivors. Unlike standard nutritional support, which often focuses solely on diet plans, FoodiiS provides interactive digital resources to teach families about healthy eating. This empowers parents and guardians with practical culinary skills and knowledge, which can significantly improve the long-term health of their children. Additionally, by pairing educational tools with direct food delivery, it ensures families have immediate access to nutritious meals, making it easier to implement healthy lifestyle changes.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for pediatric cancer survivors?

Research has shown that the FoodiiS-Kids program, which uses a digital cooking guide and food delivery, aims to help children who have survived cancer and their families eat healthier. In this trial, participants may receive the FoodiiS digital culinary medicine intervention combined with culinary essentials food delivery, or they may receive culinary essentials food delivery alone. Early results suggest that providing families with nutrition advice and access to healthy food can improve their eating habits and overall health. This program is designed to make it easier for families to eat well after cancer treatment. Studies have found that this kind of support can lead to better health for both children and their caregivers by helping them maintain a balanced diet. While direct proof of FoodiiS's effectiveness is limited, the program is based on culinary medicine, which is known to aid recovery and long-term health. ^{1 2 4 5 6}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Marget Raber, DRPH

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for parents or guardians of pediatric cancer survivors aged 5-12 years, who are within five years post-treatment. Participants must be willing to complete study assessments, have internet access, and speak and read English.

Inclusion Criteria

Willing to complete study assessments

Self-report having internet access

Self-report as being able to speak and read English

Exclusion Criteria

Self-report to not speak English

I am a parent of a child who survived cancer and is now over 12 years old.

I am willing and able to complete all study assessments.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive the FoodiiS intervention, which includes digital culinary medicine and food delivery, or are placed in a waitlist control group

12 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• FoodiiS

Trial Overview The FoodiiS-Kids intervention is being tested to see if it's helpful for families of pediatric cancer survivors. It includes a food delivery program with culinary education compared against a waitlist control group or just the food delivery.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Waitlist Control (No Treatment until after T1 and then Access to all FoodiiS Materials) Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Target participants for this study will be parents/guardians of school-aged (5-12 years) pediatric cancer survivors that are within first 5 years off active treatment.

Group II: FoodiiS (Digital Culnary Medicine Intervention + Culinary Essentials Food Delivery) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Target participants for this study will be parents/guardians of school-aged (5-12 years) pediatric cancer survivors that are within first 5 years off active treatment.

Group III: Culinary Essential Food Delivery Alone (No Other Intervention) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Target participants for this study will be parents/guardians of school-aged (5-12 years) pediatric cancer survivors that are within first 5 years off active treatment.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,107

Recruited

1,813,000+

Citations

1. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07218328

NCT07218328 | Food is Medicine ... The goal of this research study is to learn if the FoodiiS-Kids intervention is useful to parents and guardians of pediatric cancer survivors.

2. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12487249/

Culinary medicine for caregivers: protocol for a mixed- ... The long-term goal of this study is to improve pediatric cancer patient and caregiver outcomes through nutrition and culinary support. The ...

3. smartpatients.com smartpatients.com/trials/NCT07218328

Food is Medicine in Survivorship The goal of this research study is to learn if the FoodiiS-Kids intervention is useful to parents and guardians of pediatric cancer survivors.

4. patlynk.com patlynk.com/trial/NCT06523322

Culinary Medicine for Cancer Caregivers This study is focused on improving the nutritional status and overall well-being of children undergoing cancer treatment and their caregivers.

5. researchgate.net researchgate.net/publication/396010560_Culinary_medicine_for_caregivers_protocol_for_a_mixed-methods_feasibility_study_to_improve_pediatric_cancer_patient_and_caregiver_outcomes_through_nutrition_and_culinary_support

(PDF) Culinary medicine for caregivers: protocol for a ... We developed an 8-week culinary medicine intervention, including caregiver coaching, to support pediatric cancer patients and their caregivers.

6. pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40814-025-01703-8

Culinary medicine for caregivers: protocol for a mixed ... These interventions have been shown to improve cooking confidence, dietary quality, and even long-term health outcomes among cancer survivors [ ...