Effects of customized meal delivery on obesity and health outcomes
Impact of Medically Tailored Meals on Obesity, Other Health Outcomes, and Healthcare Utilization under Medicaid Flexible Services
This study is looking at how specially prepared meals delivered to your home can help people with diabetes and heart disease feel better and stay healthier, while also saving on healthcare costs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tufts University Boston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894717 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of medically tailored meals (MTMs) on individuals with diet-sensitive health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. The meals are prepared based on individual nutritional needs and delivered to patients' homes. The study aims to evaluate how these meals affect obesity, blood pressure, and overall healthcare utilization among participants enrolled in a Medicaid pilot program in Massachusetts. By collaborating with hospitals and community organizations, the research seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of MTMs in improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with obesity or diet-sensitive health conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, or cancer who are enrolled in Medicaid.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diet-sensitive health conditions or are not enrolled in Medicaid may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for patients with diet-sensitive conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies have shown promise for medically tailored meal programs in reducing healthcare utilization, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Tufts University Boston — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mozaffarian, Dariush — Tufts University Boston
- Study coordinator: Mozaffarian, Dariush
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 below.