Culinary Medicine for Cancer Caregivers

Pediatric cancer and the therapies used in treatment can affect nutritional status, which can impact treatment tolerance, survival, and overall well-being. Poorly managed side effects can lead to long-term poor dietary habits. Caregivers who endure the psychosocial toll of these effects, also face risks to their own well-being. Prioritizing interventions that enhance caregivers' ability to provide quality care and improve long-term health is crucial. The primary aim of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-week culinary medicine intervention with caregiver coaching for caregivers of children undergoing cancer treatment. The secondary aim is to estimate the effect of the intervention on caregiving preparedness, caregiver self-confidence for managing patient treatment side effects, eating-related distress, and dietary intake. In-depth interviews will explore participant experiences and perspectives on the feasibility and acceptability of the culinary nutrition program, and to inform interpretation of findings and future program refinement.

NCT Number	NCT06523322
Lead Sponsor	Drexel University Collaborators: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Conditions	Pediatric Cancer, Caregiver Burden, Cancer, Treatment-Related, Nutrition Aspect of Cancer
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2024-07-25
Primary Completion	2024-10-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-01-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2024-07-26