Nourishing Hope: The Impact of Nutrition in Cancer Treatment and Recovery in Maine

Summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of a 6-month pilot randomized controlled trial of medically tailored grocery delivery plus nutrition counseling vs. medically tailored grocery delivery alone vs. standard of care (with delayed grocery delivery alone) among 100 individuals with any stage and type cancer who reside in Maine on change in diet quality from baseline to 6-months. The secondary objective is to assess the benefits of the intervention on change from baseline to 6-months on self-reported healthcare utilization (e.g., hospitalizations, emergency room visits), malnutrition, cancer-treatment related symptoms, food insecurity, quality of life, and financial toxicity. We will also evaluate feasibility and acceptability of the intervention in the target population.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older
* Ever been diagnosed with cancer
* Reside Hancock, Penobscot, Washington or Piscataquis county in Maine for the next 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Seeing a dietitian regularly (at least once every two weeks)
* Planned long-term inpatient cancer treatment
* Receiving nutrition via IV also known as total parenteral nutrition
* Getting nutrition through a feeding tube
* Drinking more than 3 bottles of liquid meal replacements, such as Ensure, per day
* Received grocery delivery or grocery (not produce only) pick-up from the Christine B. Foundation in the past 3 months.
* Those with reduced mental capacity and unable to understand all the components of the study, including the details of randomization.

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