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Official title Proof-of-Concept Testing of the Cardiovascular Health Equity Through Food (CHEF) Intervention in Childhood Cancer Survivors
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06609473
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 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.
- Time commitment: about 6 months
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages up to 18
You may be able to join if
- Child with any primary cancer diagnosis (non-relapsed, non-secondary malignancy) who has received cancer-directed therapy that includes chemotherapy...
- Child is within one of the following time windows:
- Among those receiving chemotherapy, any time from start of last planned cycle of chemotherapy until 12 months from completion of chemotherapy;
- Among those receiving radiation therapy alone or radiation and surgery, any time from completion of radiation until 12 months post completion;
- Child has 1 or more cardiovascular risk factor (defined as any of: body mass index ≥ 85th percentile; systolic or diastolic blood pressure ≥90th...
You likely can't join if
- Patient received only surgery, or watchful waiting/surveillance, for cancer- directed therapy;
- Foreign national family receiving cancer care as an embassy-pay patient.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Child with any primary cancer diagnosis (non-relapsed, non-secondary malignancy) who has received cancer-directed therapy that includes chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy;
- Child is within one of the following time windows:
- Among those receiving chemotherapy, any time from start of last planned cycle of chemotherapy until 12 months from completion of chemotherapy;
- Among those receiving radiation therapy alone or radiation and surgery, any time from completion of radiation until 12 months post completion;
- Child has 1 or more cardiovascular risk factor (defined as any of: body mass index ≥ 85th percentile; systolic or diastolic blood pressure ≥90th percentile; dyslipidemia [triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL, total cholesterol ≥200...
- Child is ≤18 years of age at time of enrollment, or over 18 years of age but under medical guardianship;
- Parent/guardian screened positive for food insecurity.\ \ Assessed through validated 2-item food insecurity screen.
- Patient received only surgery, or watchful waiting/surveillance, for cancer- directed therapy;
- Foreign national family receiving cancer care as an embassy-pay patient.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, up to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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