Proof-of-Concept Testing of the Cardiovascular Health Equity Through Food (CHEF) Intervention in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Part of paid clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Study ID
NCT06609473
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Childhood Cancer
  • Childhood Cancer Survivors

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
N/A - 18 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • CHEF Intervention Program — BEHAVIORAL
    Poverty-targeted intervention utilizing direct resource provision of healthy meal kits and groceries, as well as assisted referral and enrollment in government nutrition assistance benefits, SNAP (Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program) and/or WIC (Woman, Infants, and Children Program). Meal kits will be delivered by a commercial meal kit vendor. Grocery gift cards will be delivered via email, mail, or in-person. Kitchen equipment will be delivered to caregiver residence.

Study Details

The goal of the Cardiovascular Health Equity Through Food (CHEF) program is to make it easier for participants and families to cook and eat healthy foods during and following childhood cancer treatment with the long-term goal of supporting heart health.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 7, 2025
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2026
Completion
Mar 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
17 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: CHEF Program
    Enrolled participants and caregivers will complete: * Baseline visit and survey * Meeting with a certified benefits counselor by phone or video teleconference * Kitchen equipment delivery * Weekly meal kit deliveries * Monthly grocery support via gift card * Second meeting with a certified benefits counselor * 3-month survey * Final survey and interview with study staff

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Dietary Quality Score [ Time Frame: From baseline to 6 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Boston Children's HospitalBostonMassachusetts02115
Rahela Aziz-Bose, MD
[email protected]
617-632-3352
Rahela Aziz-Bose, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBostonMassachusetts02215
Rahela Aziz-Bose, MD
[email protected]
617-632-3352
Rahela Aziz-Bose, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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