Medically tailored meals for kids with cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether providing specially designed meals to children undergoing chemotherapy can help with taste changes and improve their eating. It is for kids ages 12 to 17 who are being treated at UNC Chapel Hill and plan to have at least two more chemo cycles.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 12 and 17 years old and is being treated for cancer at UNC Chapel Hill's pediatric division
- Your child has finished at least one round of chemotherapy that affected their taste
- Your child expects to have at least two more chemotherapy cycles
- You and your child can communicate in English or Spanish
- You are the main parent or caregiver for your child and are 18 or older
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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