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Could prepared meals help colorectal cancer patients eat healthier?

NCT ID NCT07701707

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether providing medically tailored meals and fresh produce can help people with stage I-III colorectal cancer eat fewer ultra-processed foods. Participants are randomly assigned to receive fully prepared meals, meals plus fresh produce, or meal-planning materials only for six weeks. The study evaluates how feasible and acceptable this approach is and whether it improves diet, quality of life, and health outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
medically tailored meals and fresh produce
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical way to improve diet and quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, so results may not be conclusive or generalizable to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COLORECTAL CANCER (DIAGNOSIS)

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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