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Impact of Food Assistance on Treatment Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in Food-Insecure Cancer Pts

United States350 participantsStarted 2026-07-06

Plain-language summary

Prospective cohort and descriptive study aimed at identifying cancer patients experiencing food insecurity at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study will involve evaluating the impact of a food assistance intervention on treatment adherence and clinical outcomes among food-insecure patients on active treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years old) with a current diagnosis of cancer * Patients attending outpatient services at the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center * Patients who are willing to participate and provide informed consent * Responding "sometimes true" or "often true" to at least one of the two validate Hunger Vital Sign Screening questions Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment or language barriers * Patients who are enrolled in other clinical trials that prohibit participation in additional research * Patients who do not consent to being included in the food insecurity registry * Patients with medical conditions other than cancer

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Evaluate the impact of a food assistance intervention on treatment adherence and clinical outcomes among food-insecure patients on active treatment.

Timeframe: 6 months following enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07706192

SponsorVirginia Commonwealth University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2035-08-31

Contact for this trial

Massey CTO CPC Team

804-628-6430 MasseyCPC@vcu.edu

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