Deliver-EE: Evaluating Effects of Meal Delivery

Launched by BROWN UNIVERSITY · Apr 27, 2022

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The Deliver-EE trial is studying how different types of meal delivery can affect the health and well-being of older adults. In this study, 2,300 participants aged 66 and older who are waiting for meal services will be divided into two groups. One group will receive fresh meals delivered daily, five days a week, while the other group will get a shipment of 10 frozen meals every two weeks. Researchers want to find out if these meal options make a difference in participants' healthcare needs, feelings of loneliness, food access, and overall quality of life over the next six months.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be 66 years or older, reside in the area served by the meal program, and be able to eat a general diet without restrictions. They should also be comfortable communicating in English or Spanish and able to participate in phone surveys. Throughout the study, participants will answer questions about their meal experiences and health, helping researchers understand how meal delivery might impact their lives. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to provide important insights into how meal support can improve the lives of older adults.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 66+
• • On program waiting list
• • Must reside in program's daily service area
• • Must be able to eat a general diet with no dietary restrictions
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Primary language is not English or Spanish
• • Has end stage renal disease/requires specialized renal diet
• • Unable to participate in a phone survey/interview (e.g., difficulty hearing, lack of comprehension of study purpose, does not have working phone)