Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Telehealth nutrition sessions for people with brain injuries

Official title: Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diet Quality Among Survivors of Brain Injury - The HOME Study (Healthy Options Made Easy): Telehealth Nutrition Sessions for People Living With Brain Injury

Run by University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa · NCT05965947 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if personalized nutrition counseling over telehealth can help people with brain injuries improve their eating habits compared to just getting standard nutrition information.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment134 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 12, 2023
Main results expectedOctober 1, 2025
Study endsOctober 31, 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 9, 2024
Trial IDNCT05965947 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a history of brain injury who live at home in Alabama and have internet access.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are under 18, do not have a history of brain injury, or are currently residing in a hospital or rehabilitation facility may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of individualized nutrition therapy on diet quality among community-dwelling individuals with a history of brain injury. Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving three personalized nutrition counseling sessions with a Registered Dietitian and the other receiving standard nutrition education handouts. The study will assess changes in dietary intake through surveys and dietary recalls conducted via Zoom or telephone. The goal is to determine if tailored nutrition counseling can lead to improved dietary habits in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance dietary quality and overall health for individuals living with brain injuries.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with nutrition therapy in similar populations, suggesting that this approach may be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* At least 18 years of age
* History of brain injury
* Live in Alabama
* Live at home in the community
* Have internet access to join Zoom sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

* Under 18 years of age
* No history of brain injury
* Lives outside of Alabama
* Currently in a hospital, rehabilitation facility, group home, or other location other than 'home'
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
* Not able/willing to participate based on the Decision-Making Capacity Assessment

Where it's running

  • The University of Alabama
    Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Joy W Douglas, PhD — The University of Alabama
  • Study coordinator: Joy W Douglas, PhD
  • Email: jdouglas@ches.ua.edu
  • Phone: 2053488044

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.