Food Assistance for Cancer Patients with Food Insecurity
Impact of Food Assistance on Treatment Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in Food-Insecure Cancer Pts
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 350 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University · Other
This trial is looking for cancer patients who sometimes or often have trouble getting enough food. Participants will receive help with food while being treated for their cancer to see if it improves their ability to stick to treatment and their health outcomes.
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with cancer.
- I go to outpatient services at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- I am willing to participate and give my consent.
- I answer 'sometimes true' or 'often true' to questions about hunger.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment or language barriers.
- I am enrolled in other clinical trials that do not allow me to participate here.
- I do not consent to being included in the food insecurity registry.
- I have a medical condition other than cancer.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityProspective cohort and descriptive study aimed at identifying cancer patients experiencing food insecurity at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study will involve evaluating the impact of a food assistance intervention on treatment adherence and clinical outcomes among food-insecure patients on active treatment.
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