Culinary Medicine for Cancer Caregivers

Launched by DREXEL UNIVERSITY · Jul 25, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Culinary Medicine for Cancer Caregivers," aims to support caregivers of children who are receiving treatment for cancer. The focus is on improving the nutritional knowledge and cooking skills of caregivers to help them better manage the health and dietary needs of their children during this challenging time. By participating in an 8-week program that includes cooking coaching, caregivers will learn how to prepare healthy meals that can help reduce treatment side effects and improve overall well-being for both themselves and the children they care for. The study will also look at how this program affects caregivers’ confidence in managing their child's care and their own stress related to eating and nutrition.

To be eligible for this trial, caregivers must be at least 18 years old, speak and read English, and have access to a computer and the internet. They must be caring for a child aged 4 to 17 who is actively receiving cancer treatment and meets specific health criteria. The trial is still in the planning stages and has not yet started recruiting participants. Those who join can expect to share their experiences and thoughts about the program through interviews, which will help improve the program in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • \*Please note the above age limit and 'accepts health volunteers' specifications are related to the caregiver as the participant. Additional age limit criteria for patient is listed below. All caregivers will be providing care for a child undergoing current cancer treatment.
• Inclusion Criteria, Patient:
• • Receiving active cancer treatment for a liquid or solid cancer diagnosis
• • At least 4-17 years of age
• • English-speaking
• • Taking \>50% intake orally
• • Approved to participate by both their oncologist and registered dietitian nutritionist
• Exclusion Criteria, Patient:
• • Undergoing bone marrow transplantation
• • Receiving active cancer treatment for a brain tumor
• Inclusion Criteria, Caregiver:
• • Caregiver (parent or legal guardian) of a child who meets the inclusion and exclusion criteria for patients, above
• • Can read and speak English
• • Has access to a computer (i.e., tablet, laptop, desktop computer) and internet
• • Is at least 18 years of age
• • Has the ability to provide informed consent