Renal Cell Carcinoma study: Intermittent Fasting
Official title Comparing Two Weight Loss Programs for the Prevention of Kidney Cancer Progression Among Patients With Small Renal Masses on Active Surveillance
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07714018
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if daily calorie limits or 5‑day‑a‑week fasting help stop kidney cancer from getting worse in patients who are just monitoring small tumors.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for adults who have one or more small kidney tumors and are on active surveillance.
- What's involved
- Participants will follow either a daily calorie‑limit plan or a 5‑day‑a‑week fasting plan, track their food, and get feedback from a health coach.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several months and requires regular clinic visits and health check‑ups.
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
- English speaking
- SRM patient with biopsy-confirmed RCC who are initiating or already on AS
- Age 18 years or older
- Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m\^2
- No medical problems that might contraindicate participation in a behavioral weight reduction program containing an exercise component
You likely can't join if
- Non-English speaking
- Less than 18 years old
- BMI \< 25 kg/m\^2
- Medical problems that might contraindicate participation in a behavioral weight reduction program containing an exercise component
- On weight loss medication in the past 3 months
- Pregnant or lactating
See the full eligibility criteria
- English speaking
- SRM patient with biopsy-confirmed RCC who are initiating or already on AS
- Age 18 years or older
- Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m\^2
- No medical problems that might contraindicate participation in a behavioral weight reduction program containing an exercise component
- No weight loss medication in the past 3 months
- Not pregnant or lactating
- No more than 5% body weight loss in the past 3 months
- No bariatric surgery in the last 10 years
- Non-English speaking
- Less than 18 years old
- BMI \< 25 kg/m\^2
- Medical problems that might contraindicate participation in a behavioral weight reduction program containing an exercise component
- On weight loss medication in the past 3 months
- Pregnant or lactating
- More than 5% body weight loss in the past 3 months
- Bariatric surgery in the last 10 years
- Any condition which in the Investigator's opinion deems the participant an unsuitable candidate to receive study drug
- Unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements
- Received an investigational agent within 30 days prior to enrollment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Buffalo, New York, 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.
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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 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 Buffalo, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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