Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Food is Medicine Prospective Study

Lead Sponsor:

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Conditions:

Wounds and Injuries

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

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 ...

Detailed Description

This project addresses critical gaps in our understanding of how malnutrition affects recovery in orthopaedic trauma patients by focusing on three key outcomes: (1) the incidence of acute wound compli...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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

  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07169448

Start Date

September 1 2025

End Date

September 1 2027

Last Update

September 11 2025

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048

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