Can medically tailored meals help kids with cancer and their caregivers?
NCT ID NCT07454902
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 12-week program that provides medically tailored meals and coaching from a dietitian to children undergoing cancer treatment and their caregivers. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for improving nutrition and reducing caregiver stress. About 120 families will take part at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
What this could mean
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Active substance
medically tailored meals and caregiver coaching
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical way to improve nutrition and ease caregiver burden during pediatric cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (120 participants) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits or be too demanding for families during treatment.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States