Nutritional intervention program for improving diet in Southern New Mexico
Cooking for Your Health in Southern New Mexico
This study is testing a cooking program designed to help adults in Southern New Mexico learn how to eat healthier and improve their diet to prevent cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Las Cruces, New Mexico) |
| Trial ID | NCT06609057 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program evaluates a nutritional intervention called Cooking for Your Health in Southern New Mexico, aimed at enhancing diet quality and nutritional knowledge related to cancer prevention among adults in Doña Ana and Otero Counties. Participants will engage in weekly sessions that include educational videos, hands-on cooking experiences, and group discussions over a period of six weeks. The intervention focuses on teaching healthy cooking techniques and raising awareness about nutritious food options, particularly in communities with high rates of cancer and obesity. Follow-up assessments will occur at weeks 8 and 10 to evaluate the impact of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-70 living in Doña Ana or Otero County who consume less than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Not a fit: Patients with a prior clinical diagnosis of diabetes or those outside the age range of 18-70 will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved dietary habits and reduced cancer risk among participants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions focused on nutrition education and cooking skills have shown positive outcomes in behavior change and dietary preferences.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18+ years of age * Part I: Fluent in English (Otero and Doña Ana Counties); Part II: Fluent in English (Otero County) and fluent in Spanish (Doña Ana County) * Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent in either English or in Spanish (Part II only: Doña Ana County only) * Access to phone for study contacts * Be willing and able to attend the 6 in-person classes * Access to internet to complete study assessments and access study website * Willingness to participate in all study activities * Completion of all baseline data collection activities * No prior clinical diagnosis of diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age, or over 70 years of age * Not fluent in either Spanish or English (Part II only: Doña Ana County only) * Unable to understand or unwilling to sign written informed consents in English or in Spanish (Part II only: Doña Ana County only) * No access to phone * Unwilling or unable to attend the 6 in person classes * No access to internet * Unwilling to participate in all study activities * Unable to complete all run in activities * Prior clinical diagnosis of diabetes
Where this trial is running
Las Cruces, New Mexico
- New Mexico State University — Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD — Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
- Study coordinator: Jenny Whitten-Brannon
- Email: jwhitten@fredhutch.org
- Phone: 206.667.5625
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.