Impact of Food Help on Adherence to Cancer Treatment
Official title: Impact of Food Assistance on Treatment Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in Food-Insecure Cancer Patients Undergoing Active Treatment
Run by Virginia Commonwealth University · NCT07706192 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether providing food assistance helps adults with cancer who have food insecurity stick to their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 350 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Virginia Commonwealth University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Richmond, Virginia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 6, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2035 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2035 |
| Registry record updated | July 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07706192 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adult cancer patients at VCU Massey Center who screen positive for food insecurity and can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not experience food insecurity or who have conditions that limit benefit from food support may see little to no improvement in adherence or outcomes.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This prospective cohort study at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will identify adults with cancer who screen positive for food insecurity and are on active treatment. Participants will receive a food assistance program in addition to standard care, with outcomes including treatment adherence and clinical results. The study uses a registry to capture eligibility and real-world effects of the food intervention in a real-world outpatient setting. It is designed to observe associations between food support and adherence without randomization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience better treatment adherence and potentially improved clinical outcomes due to reduced food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in related areas suggests that addressing social determinants like food access can improve adherence, though results vary by setting and intervention specifics.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years old) with a current diagnosis of cancer * Patients attending outpatient services at the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center * Patients who are willing to participate and provide informed consent * Responding "sometimes true" or "often true" to at least one of the two validate Hunger Vital Sign Screening questions Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment or language barriers * Patients who are enrolled in other clinical trials that prohibit participation in additional research * Patients who do not consent to being included in the food insecurity registry * Patients with medical conditions other than cancer
Where it's running
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Susan Hong, MD — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Massey CTO CPC Team
- Email: MasseyCPC@vcu.edu
- Phone: 804-628-6430
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.