Breast Cancer Survivor study: Prolonged Nightly Fasting vs Health Education Videos
Official title The RolE of Prolonged Nightly faSTing to Improve Sleep and cOgnition in bREast Cancer Survivors
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06938555
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether prolonged nightly fasting, health education, or both can improve health, sleep, thinking ability, and quality of life after breast cancer.
- Who it's for
- Breast cancer survivors who are experiencing sleep problems or trouble with memory and thinking.
- What's involved
- Participants will follow a set schedule of not eating for several hours each night and may receive health‑education sessions, with visits and simple tests to measure sleep, cognition, and overall well‑being.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- ≥18 years old
- diagnosed with breast cancer (all stages included)
- ≥3 months post neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy (maintenance or palliative systemic therapy is included)
- score ≤30 or lower on the Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Cognitive Function Short Form 8a (sr-CRCI)
- able to speak/understand English
You likely can't join if
- type 1 diabetes
- actively enrolled in formal diet/weight loss program
- previous bariatric surgery
- eating disorder history
- night shift work
- pregnant, breast feeding, or trying to get pregnant
See the full eligibility criteria
- ≥18 years old
- diagnosed with breast cancer (all stages included)
- ≥3 months post neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy (maintenance or palliative systemic therapy is included)
- score ≤30 or lower on the Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Cognitive Function Short Form 8a (sr-CRCI)
- able to speak/understand English
- have access to a computer and Wi-Fi
- live within the United States
- Identifies as female
- willing and able to fully participate in the study
- type 1 diabetes
- actively enrolled in formal diet/weight loss program
- previous bariatric surgery
- eating disorder history
- night shift work
- pregnant, breast feeding, or trying to get pregnant
- dementia, psychological, psychiatric, or neurological diagnoses
- active brain or central nervous system disease
- prior or current use of memory enhancing medications
- history or current brain radiation
- frequently fasting for 12+ hours every night 13) history of hypoglycemia 14) depression screening on PHQ9 with a score of 20 or greater across all 9 questions OR anything other than 0 on question 9
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Phoenix, Arizona, 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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
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 all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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