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Daily meals vs. frozen shipments: which keeps seniors home longer?

NCT ID NCT05357261

Disease control Sponsor: Brown University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study compares two ways of delivering meals to homebound adults aged 66 and older who are on Meals on Wheels waiting lists. One group gets a hot meal delivered daily, five days a week; the other receives a box of 10 frozen meals every two weeks. Researchers track how many days participants spend in hospitals or nursing homes over six months, and also measure food security, loneliness, and quality of life. The goal is to see if daily delivery with social contact helps seniors remain in their own homes longer.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Prepared meals
What this could lead to
If daily meal delivery proves better than biweekly frozen shipments, it could help older adults stay independent longer and reduce healthcare costs.
What could go wrong
The study compares two meal delivery methods, not a treatment, so the impact may be modest. Results depend on real-world factors like meal quality and participant adherence.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

2,300 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2022

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

66 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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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)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aging True

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32210, United States

  • Amigos Del Valle, Inc

    Mission, Texas, 78572, United States

  • Meals On Wheels - Anderson

    Anderson, South Carolina, 29624, United States

  • Meals On Wheels Durham

    Durham, North Carolina, 27703, United States

  • Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

  • Meals on Wheels San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Meals on Wheels San Diego County

    San Diego, California, 92110, United States

  • Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

  • Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA)

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38126, United States

  • Neighborly Care Network

    Clearwater, Florida, 33762, United States

  • Northwest Assistance Ministries

    Houston, Texas, 77090, United States

  • Senior Resources Inc

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29205, United States

  • Senior Resources of Guilford

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, United States

  • Visiting Nurse Association of Texas

    Dallas, Texas, 75247, United States

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