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New treatment option for Pediatric Cancer
Official title Medically Tailored Meals for Kids
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06814795
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this project is to learn whether an intervention that provides households with home-delivered healthy, frozen meals tailored to illness related conditions for 12 weeks during a child's treatment for serious illness is feasible and acceptable to the child and parent mainly responsible for the child's care.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 99
You may be able to join if
- Eligible children (n=15) will:
- be under the care of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric...
- have completed at least one cycle of cancer chemotherapy that included an agent known to cause alterations in taste,
- expect to undergo at least two more cycles,
- be aged 12-17.9 years
You likely can't join if
- none if inclusion criteria are met
See the full eligibility criteria
- Eligible children (n=15) will:
- be under the care of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- have completed at least one cycle of cancer chemotherapy that included an agent known to cause alterations in taste,
- expect to undergo at least two more cycles,
- be aged 12-17.9 years
- communicate in English or Spanish. Eligible adults (n=15) will:
- be the primary parental caregiver of a study-eligible child,
- be aged 18 years or older
- communicate in English or Spanish.
- none if inclusion criteria are met
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.