Digital Culinary Medicine for Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to develop and test the feasibility of a theory-driven digital culinary medicine program among food insecure cancer survivors referred from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Oncology Clinic at LBJ to the LBJ Food Farmacy program.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is Digital Culinary Medicine safe for humans?
How is the Digital Culinary Medicine treatment for cancer different from other treatments?
Digital Culinary Medicine is unique because it combines cooking and nutrition education with medical care to help patients manage their health through diet. Unlike traditional treatments that focus on medication or surgery, this approach empowers patients to improve their well-being by learning to prepare healthy, plant-based meals, potentially reducing the impact of diet-related diseases.12456
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Digital Culinary Medicine Program for cancer?
Research on culinary medicine, which combines cooking and nutrition science, shows it can help manage chronic diseases by promoting healthier eating habits. Programs have led to better health outcomes, like improved weight management and reduced risk factors for heart disease, suggesting potential benefits for cancer patients as well.12567
Who Is on the Research Team?
Margaret Raber, DRPH
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for cancer survivors who are experiencing food insecurity and are being treated at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Oncology Clinic at LBJ. Participants will be referred to the LBJ Food Farmacy program.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive a digital culinary medicine program aimed at improving diet quality and food security
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention, including assessment of diet quality, food security, and cardiometabolic health indicators
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Digital Culinary Medicine Program
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor