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Development and Testing of Nutritional Algorithms (NACHO)

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Nutrition Poor
Nutritional Deficiency
Quality of Life
Interventions
Behavioral: Nutrition Algorithm
Registration Number
NCT05825469
Lead Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to develop a nutrition algorithm to optimize nutritional status and improve quality of life during for participants who are completing or have completed cancer treatment.

The name of the intervention used in this research study is:

Nutrition Algorithm for Cancer Health Outcomes (NACHO) (a technology-based platform that houses the algorithms for the person-centered nutrition program)

Detailed Description

This is a longitudinal, mixed-methods, pilot descriptive study to develop a nutrition algorithm for cancer patients based on the Cancer Nutrition Consortium (CNC) study findings and refined through a dietitian panel participants and from feedback from participants and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members.

Research study procedures include screening for eligibility, interviews and/or focus groups, dietitian panel meetings, and surveys.

Participation in this study is expected to last about 12 months.

It is expected about 130 people will participate in this research study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
130
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Nutrition Algorithm (NACHO)Nutrition AlgorithmStudy procedures will be conducted as follows: * Development of nutrition algorithm by dietitian panel participants with oncology clinician consultation via convened group meetings. * Refinement of draft algorithms through feedback from participants and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members. * Baseline questionnaires for participants. * Semi-structured interviews and/or focus groups with participants to evaluate algorithm usability and acceptability. * Participant questionnaires.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Nutrition Algorithm12 months

Primary study endpoint is development of a nutrition algorithm using the Cancer Nutrition Consortium (CNC) study findings and iteratively refine through an expert Dana-Farber Cancer Institute dietary panel along with consultations from oncology clinicians as needed and feedback from a panel of 4-6 Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members. Specific to data analyses, chi square, fisher's exact tests, and linear regression will be used to evaluate characteristics associated with changes in taste and different food preferences over time. Findings will inform the development of the algorithms.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Participant SatisfactionUp to 8 months

Assessed using the Acceptability e-Scale (AES), a six-item scale that measures how easy, enjoyable, understandable, and helpful the intervention is. Total scores range from 6-30 with higher scores representing greater acceptability. Acceptability is defined as a AES score of \>24.

Acceptability of Nutrition Algorithm for Cancer Health Outcomes (NACHO) ProgramUp to 8 months

Assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS), a 10-item instrument with scores that range from 0-100 with higher scores representing greater usability. Acceptability is defined as a SUS score of \>70.

Panel member characteristics (Aims 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) - AgeUp to 12 months

Age group (i.e., 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)

Characteristics of the cohort of 100 patients (Aim 3) - BMIUp to 12 months

Body mass index will will be calculated from weight in pounds and height in inches using the formula: weight (lb) / \[height (in)\]squared x 703

Symptom QuestionsUp to 12 months

Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAETM) will be used to collect data on the occurrence, severity, and level of interference with daily activities for sleep quality (i.e., insomnia), pain, fatigue, and depression (i.e., anxiety, discouraged, sad) at baseline, 2 months, and 5 months (respectively visits 1, 3, and 6). Higher scores will indicate worse symptom experiences. T-scores will be used in the analysis to identify characteristics associated with other participant patients at the same global health levels. Changes in T-scores over time will be compared with changes in BMI and associated with utilization of the nutrition algorithm.

Panel member characteristics (Aims 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) - PositionUp to 12 months

Position / role and years in position (non-patient panel members only) (fill in)

Characteristics of the cohort of 100 patients (Aim 3) - Gender identityUp to 12 months

Gender identity (i.e., female, male, other____, prefer not to answer)

Characteristics of the cohort of 100 patients (Aim 3) - ethnicityUp to 12 months

Ethnicity (i.e., Hispanic/Latinx / non-Hispanic/non-Latinx, prefer not to answer)

Panel member characteristics (Aims 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) - Gender identityUp to 12 months

Gender identity (i.e., female, male, other____, prefer not to answer)

Characteristics of the cohort of 100 patients (Aim 3) - raceUp to 12 months

Race (i.e., Black, Caucasian, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, Alaska Native, multiracial, prefer not to answer)

Panel member characteristics (Aims 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) - EthnicityUp to 12 months

Ethnicity (i.e., Hispanic/Latinx / non-Hispanic/non-Latinx, prefer not to answer)

Panel member characteristics (Aims 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) - RaceUp to 12 months

Race (i.e., Black, Caucasian, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, Alaska Native, multiracial, prefer not to answer)

Characteristics of the cohort of 100 patients (Aim 3) - AgeUp to 12 months

Age group (i.e., 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)

Characteristics of the cohort of 100 patients (Aim 3) - ComorbiditiesUp to 12 months

Comorbidities: Number of comorbidities (e.g., heart disease, diabetes) will be abstracted from electronic health records

Global HealthUp to 12 months

PROMIS-10 Global Health Questionnaire v.1.2 is an NIH-developed, valid and reliable instrument that will be used to assess functional status and quality of life. Higher scores represent better health. Scores will be computed to identify global physical and mental health component scores. Participant patients will complete this assessment at baseline, 2 months, and 5 months (visits 1, 3, and 6, respectively). T-scores will be used in the analysis to identify characteristics associated with other participant patients at the same global health levels. Changes in T-scores over time will be compared with changes in BMI and associated with utilization of the nutrition algorithm.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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