Malnutrition clinical trials at UCSF
1 research study open to eligible people
Malnutrition is when the body does not get the nutrients it needs. UCSF is exploring if extra support and reminders can boost participation in a food program. This research could identify effective ways to help people eat better.
Enhanced SUPport for Initiation and paRticipation in a FOOD is Medicine Program
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
The purpose of this research is to see if offering more navigation and text-message support will help increase participation and engagement in a Food is Medicine program. The study will recruit people currently participating in cardiac rehabilitation. People will be randomly assigned to 1 of 4 study groups: navigation, text-messaging, both, or neither. People will complete surveys at the start of the study and after 3 months. After 3 months, we will compare how many Food is Medicine meals or groceries people in each group received.
San Francisco, California
Our lead scientists for Malnutrition research studies include Alexis Beatty, MD.
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