A Pilot, Feasibility Study of Intermittent Fasting in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Summary
This is a a pilot study to assess the feasibility of intermittent caloric restriction (plus a plant-enriched diet optionally) in prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy. Study feasibility measures will include enrollment rate, drop-out rate and compliance with diet measured by self-reports.
Arms & interventions
- OtherIntermittent Fasting
Dietary intervention
Outcome measures
Primary
Enrollment rate
Feasibility of intermittent fasting (with the option of a plant-enriched diet) in prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy
Time frame: 3 years
Drop-out rate
Feasibility of intermittent fasting (with the option of a plant-enriched diet) in prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy
Time frame: 3 years
Secondary
Number of patients who achieve either partial or complete response by RECIST criteria on tumor imaging.
Time frame: 3 years
Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0.
Time frame: 3 years
Eligibility criteria
Study locations (1)
University at Buffalo/Great Lakes Cancer Center
Buffalo, New York, 14203