Looking at How Meal Timing Can Help Cancer Patients Feel Better
NCT04722341 · RecruitingThis study looks at how the timing of meals might help people with cancer. Researchers want to see if time-restricted eating can reduce side effects of treatment, affect tumor growth, and improve mood and behaviors. This approach involves eating within a specific time frame each day, which may help the body during cancer treatment. The study will focus on patients with localized rectal or breast cancer.
Locations and contact
This trial is running at 2 locations in the United States. All of them are currently recruiting.
United States2 locations · 2 recruiting
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterWest Hollywood, CaliforniaRecruiting
- The University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AlabamaRecruiting
Who can join
Adults aged 18 and older can join. This includes people of all genders and backgrounds. Participants must have specific types of rectal or breast cancer and be receiving certain treatments. Those with certain health conditions or who are pregnant or breastfeeding cannot join. The trial team will confirm who is eligible before enrollment.
What happens during the trial
Participants will be placed into two groups by chance. One group will practice time-restricted eating, where they eat for only 8 hours each day. The other group will follow a regular eating schedule of at least 12 hours. Everyone will receive care and support throughout the study.
The trial team
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center runs this trial, with a principal investigator leading the team. They are working with several partners, including the National Cancer Institute, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Harvard University.
Important dates
The trial started on January 1, 2022, and is currently enrolling new participants. It is expected to finish by December 31, 2026.
Additional information
The trial ID is NCT04722341. This is not a typical phase trial, but it aims to include about 175 participants. It is not FDA-regulated.
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