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NCT07169448 Food is Medicine Prospective Study

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NCT ID NCT07169448
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Condition Wounds and Injuries
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 75 participants
Start Date 2025-09-01
Primary Completion 2027-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 75 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-09.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a medically tailored post-operative meal delivery program on surgical outcomes and metabolic lab markers in orthopaedic trauma patients. Patients will have 12 days of meals and shakes delivered to their house through our partnership with Meals on Wheels. Metabolic lab values will be drawn at the 2 week and 6 week post-op visits. All patients will be followed for up to 1 year postoperatively.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals 18 years old or older are included. * English or Spanish speaking * Reside in the following zip codes: 90001, 90002, 90003, 90004, 90005, 90006, 90007, 90008, 90009, 90010, 90011, 90012, 90013, 90014, 90015, 90016, 90017, 90018, 90019, 90020, 90021, 90023, 90026, 90027, 90028, 90029, 90031, 90035, 90036, 90037, 90038, 90039, 90043, 90044, 90046, 90047, 90048, 90052, 90057, 90059, 90061, 90062, 90065, 90068, 90069 * Discharged home, either directly from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center or after time in a skilled nursing facility or acute rehab * Orthopaedic trauma surgical patients that have had an operation and inpatient stay at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Exclusion Criteria: * Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out." * Any pregnant patients. * Patients with any congenital metabolic conditions * Patients with dietary restrictions (ex. Kosher, Halal, vegan, gluten free, etc.) that are unable to be reasonably accommodated by St. Vincent Meals on Wheels * Any patients with mental illness the prevents them from giving consent. * Patients with dementia or cognitive impairment. * Patients who are homeless and/or unreliable to follow up

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Program Manager

✉ joel.arnold@cshs.org

📞 424-314-0536

Principal Investigator

Carol Lin, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07169448 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Wounds and Injuries. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07169448 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07169448 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at joel.arnold@cshs.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07169448 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07169448 clinical trial?

NCT07169448 is sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The principal investigator is Carol Lin, MD at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 75 participants.

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