Evaluating the effects of tailored meals and nutrition therapy on diabetes management
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial assessing the impact of medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy via telehealth among patients with poorly controlled diabetes
This study is looking at how special meal plans and online nutrition support can help people with diabetes manage their health better, and it’s for those who struggle to keep their diabetes under control.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Thomas Jefferson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917012 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how medically tailored meals and telehealth nutrition therapy can improve health outcomes for patients with poorly controlled diabetes. The study aims to provide participants with personalized meal plans and nutrition education delivered remotely, addressing barriers to in-person visits. By comparing the effects of these interventions, the research seeks to determine their impact on diabetes management and overall health. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the tailored meals alone or the meals combined with telehealth nutrition therapy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes who may benefit from improved nutrition and meal planning.
Not a fit: Patients who have well-controlled diabetes or those who do not have access to telehealth services may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and better health outcomes for patients through enhanced access to nutrition support.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown success in using medically tailored meals to improve health outcomes, but this research represents a novel approach by combining these meals with telehealth nutrition therapy.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Thomas Jefferson University — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rising, Kristin Laura — Thomas Jefferson University
- Study coordinator: Rising, Kristin Laura
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.