Culinary medicine program to improve health for cancer survivors
NOURISH: NutritiOUs fRuIts and veggieS to Improve Health: A Culinary Medicine Intervention
This study tests a 12-week cooking program that helps cancer survivors learn to prepare healthy meals and improve their eating habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tampa, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06926972 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention involves a 12-week culinary medicine program integrated into the YMCA Suncoast Survivorship and Wellness Program. Participants will receive biweekly bundles of fruits and vegetables, along with recipe cards and nutritional education materials. The program includes six culinary demonstrations focused on preparing healthy recipes using the provided produce, aimed at enhancing dietary habits among cancer survivors. The approach emphasizes skill-building in cooking and nutrition to support overall health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with cancer who can read and speak English and are capable of providing informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with psychiatric or neurologic conditions that could interfere with participation may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could improve dietary habits and overall health outcomes for cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with culinary medicine interventions, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with cancer. * Able to speak and read English. * Without documented or observable psychiatric or neurologic diagnoses that could interfere with participation (e.g., dementia, active psychosis). * Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting all of the above inclusion criteria.
Where this trial is running
Tampa, Florida
- Moffitt Cancer Center — Tampa, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sylvia Crowder, PhD — Moffitt Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Crystal Bryant
- Email: Crystal.Bryant@moffitt.org
- Phone: 813-745-2168
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.