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A Culinary Partner for Scientific Research & Clinical Trials
Whether you’re advancing a groundbreaking investigation in nutrition science, gut microbiome, or metabolic health, are seeking to control diet as a variable in your late-stage clinical study, or simply want to boost trial participation with a high-value opportunity for engagement, Epicured can tailor a menu to support your unique research endeavors.
Our expertise blending the “science of health” with the “art of cuisine” ensures that the meal program we develop will fully support your research objectives…and taste absolutely delicious as well.
Accelerate participant recruitment with a value-add everyone can enjoy – food!
Improve reach into diverse populations; a “meals provided” approach can offset the time and expense of study participation and entice participants.
Increase adherence to study protocols, mitigate side effects, and reduce drop-out rates with delicious meals tailored to support research variables.
Food is for Thought
& Engagement
Co-design your own unique dietary intervention, culinary delivery mechanism, or drug complement with the support of our Michelin star chef and registered dietitians.
Tailor menus to advance your research and best suit your cohort’s dietary preferences, cultural traditions, and health needs
Right-size your meal program to the specific size and duration of your study.
Create-Your-Own
Meal Intervention
How it Works
Who We've Worked With
Culinary
Award-winning chefs & registered dietitians develop customized recipes aligned with research protocols.
Operational
Operational and logistics capabilities support adherence to study parameters and objectives throughout the study lifecycle.
Fulfillment
In its proprietary facility, we prepare, package, and ship clinically designed, fresh nutrition products to homes and research sites across the country.
Technology
Technology platforms and the client support team enable real-time communications, participant interaction and reporting, data collection, and meal compliance.
Leverage our logistics and delivery experience to seamlessly connect with study participants – even in decentralized trials. Enjoy nationwide delivery to trial sites, research centers, or direct to participants’ doorsteps.
Work with our experienced team to ensure adherence to IRB guidelines and other compliance requirements. Receive real-time feedback on meal satisfaction and adherence.
Convenient and Compliant
Innovative, groundbreaking research requires a one-of-a-kind approach
What Sets Us Apart
Our collaborative process was purpose-built to bring together scientists and chefs – study objectives and flavor profiles – to ensure that your Epicured program is effective and that it tastes good too.
Beyond our culinary expertise and freshly prepared foods, we offer a variety of operational, fulfillment, and tech services to provide a complete experience to our partners.
Get in Touch
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Culinary
Award-winning chefs & registered dietitians develop customized recipes aligned with research protocols.
Operational and logistics capabilities support adherence to study parameters and objectives throughout the study lifecycle.
Operational
In its proprietary facility, we prepare, package, and ship clinically designed, fresh nutrition products to homes and research sites across the country.
Fulfillment
Technology platforms and the client support team enable real-time communications, participant interaction and reporting, data collection, and meal compliance