Breast Cancer Female study: TRE vs MedTRE
Official title Time Restricted Eating During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05259410
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a time‑restricted eating plan can make chemotherapy safer and easier for women with breast cancer.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a woman with breast cancer who is starting chemotherapy.
- What's involved
- You would follow a special eating schedule that limits when you eat each day. You will also follow a Mediterranean‑style diet and have regular check‑ins with the study team.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts the duration of your chemotherapy, with visits at the start, during treatment, and after treatment to track your health.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 25 to 99, women only
You may be able to join if
- Age 25-99 at time of consent
- ECOG 0 or 1
- Breast cancer to meet histologically confirmed Stage I-III.
- Demonstrates adequate organ function (absolutely neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/μL).
- All screening labs to be obtained within 30 days prior to registration.
You likely can't join if
- Women with metastatic disease or type 1 or 2 diabetes
- Women with BMI ≥ 40kg/m2 and \< 25kg/m2
- Women who are pregnant. A negative serum or urine pregnancy test is required per institutional practice guidelines.
- Night shift workers
- Women with a history of eating disorders
- Enrolled participants with a significant weight loss or weight gain within 3 months of the study (weight gain or loss \>4kg)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 25-99 at time of consent
- ECOG 0 or 1
- Breast cancer to meet histologically confirmed Stage I-III.
- Demonstrates adequate organ function (absolutely neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/μL).
- All screening labs to be obtained within 30 days prior to registration.
- Able to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information, via an approved UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB) informed consent form and HIPAA authorization.
- Women of childbearing potential must not be pregnant or breast-feeding. A negative serum or urine pregnancy test is required per institutional practice guidelines.
- As determined at the discretion of the enrolling physician or protocol designee, ability of the subject to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study.
- Women with metastatic disease or type 1 or 2 diabetes
- Women with BMI ≥ 40kg/m2 and \< 25kg/m2
- Women who are pregnant. A negative serum or urine pregnancy test is required per institutional practice guidelines.
- Night shift workers
- Women with a history of eating disorders
- Enrolled participants with a significant weight loss or weight gain within 3 months of the study (weight gain or loss \>4kg)
- Active infection requiring systemic therapy
- Uncontrolled HIV/AIDS or active viral hepatitis
- Pregnant or nursing
- Any prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment has the potential to interfere with the safety or how well it works assessment of this investigational regimen, as determined by the treating medical...
- Any mental or medical condition that prevents the patient from giving informed consent or participating in the trial.
- Other major comorbidity, as determined by study PI
- Illicit drug use or excessive use of alcohol (i.e., \> 2 drinks/day)
- Currently participating in Weight Watcher's or another weight loss program
- Myocardial infarction
- Stroke
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Chronic pancreatitis
- History of solid organ transplantation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 25 years to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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