Teaching cooking and food skills to improve nutrition and reduce stress
Official title: Nourish Intervention Trial
Run by Case Western Reserve University · NCT06947954 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing a cooking program for adults facing food insecurity to see if learning food skills can help them eat better and feel less stressed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Case Western Reserve University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06947954 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over who can attend in-person classes and are experiencing food insecurity.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not speak English may not benefit from this study due to language barriers in the intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Nourish Clinical Trial aims to explore effective methods for teaching cooking and food skills to adults, particularly focusing on those experiencing food insecurity. The intervention incorporates food waste reduction, food storage knowledge, and improvisational cooking techniques, addressing the unique challenges faced by food insecure individuals. By providing essential cooking utensils and education, the study seeks to enhance food literacy, improve diet quality, and reduce perceived stress. Participants will be assigned to receive the Nourish intervention or no intervention in a controlled manner to evaluate its impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the dietary habits and overall well-being of participants facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that food literacy interventions can improve food security, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 and over * Ability to attend classes in person Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking
Where it's running
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Community Recruitment
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Melissa Prescott, PhD — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Ashleigh Fletcher, BS
- Email: axf537@case.edu
- Phone: 216-368-4699
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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.