Promoting healthy eating habits to prevent cancer
Official title: Efficacy of a multi-level intervention designed to promote adherence to WCRF/AICR dietary guidelines for cancer prevention
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-11046197 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for adults who want to learn how to eat healthier to lower their cancer risk, and it will help them by offering either nutrition education or a special program called 'Eatwell' that teaches better grocery shopping habits over 18 months.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | May 19, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $588,359 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA288323-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11046197 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are interested in improving their diet to prevent cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in dietary changes or who have specific dietary restrictions that prevent adherence to the guidelines may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to help adults follow dietary guidelines recommended by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research to reduce cancer risk. It involves a randomized trial where participants will either receive nutrition education or an experimental intervention called 'Eatwell,' which focuses on improving grocery shopping habits. The study aims to understand how these interventions can support long-term adherence to healthy eating practices. Participants will engage in group sessions remotely over 18 months, considering social factors that influence health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary habits that significantly lower the risk of cancer for participants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that interventions aimed at improving dietary habits can be effective in promoting healthier eating patterns and reducing cancer risk.
Where this research is happening
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Butryn, Meghan — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Butryn, Meghan
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.