NCT06609057 Cooking for Your Health in Southern New Mexico: an 8-week, Bilingual (English and Spanish) Nutritional Intervention in Adults Living in Doña Ana and Otero Counties
| NCT ID | NCT06609057 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center |
| Condition | Dietary Carcinogenesis |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-12 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
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This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-12 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-30.
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Brief Summary
This clinical trial evaluates a nutritional intervention called Cooking for Your Health in Southern New Mexico for improving diet quality and knowledge related to nutrition and cancer prevention among individuals living in the Southern region of New Mexico. New Mexico border communities have high rates of cancer and obesity, both exacerbated by poor diet quality. Traditional Mexican diets are high in fruit, vegetables, and fiber, but are intensive to prepare and not practical for many families living in New Mexico now. Vegetable oils, such as canola, safflower, and sunflower oils, are commonly used in cooking within the regional New Mexican community because they are inexpensive and readily available; however, they may not be as healthy as other options. Interventions focused on teaching proper cooking techniques and raising awareness about nutritious foods have shown positive behavior changes, including greater preference for healthier foods, increased confidence in food preparation and cooking a balanced meal, and higher vegetable variety and availability in the home. This study may help identify effective and culturally relevant real-world strategies to improve knowledge, skills, behaviors, and access to resources to improve nutrient intake, with the long-term goal of decreasing cancer risk and chronic disease risk in southern New Mexican communities.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18+ years of age * Part I: Fluent in English (Otero and Doña Ana Counties); Part II: Fluent in English (Otero County) and fluent in Spanish (Doña Ana County) * Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent in either English or in Spanish (Part II only: Doña Ana County only) * Access to phone for study contacts * Be willing and able to attend the 6 in-person classes * Access to internet to complete study assessments and access study website * Willingness to participate in all study activities * Completion of all baseline data collection activities * No prior clinical diagnosis of diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age, or over 70 years of age * Not fluent in either Spanish or English (Part II only: Doña Ana County only) * Unable to understand or unwilling to sign written informed consents in English or in Spanish (Part II only: Doña Ana County only) * No access to phone * Unwilling or unable to attend the 6 in person classes * No access to internet * Unwilling to participate in all study activities * Unable to complete all run in activities * Prior clinical diagnosis of diabetes
Contact & Investigator
Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06609057 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Dietary Carcinogenesis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06609057 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06609057 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jwhitten@fredhutch.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06609057 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Las Cruces, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06609057 clinical trial?
NCT06609057 is sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD at Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.