Breast Cancer Clinical Trial
The Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition in Women With Breast Cancer
Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate intermittent fasting after the treatment of breast cancer with surgery and radiation therapy. All participants will either delay their first meal of the day or advance their last meal to achieve an approximate 16-18 hour fasting period four times per week. Over six months, the innovative protocol will 1) assess adherence, and is expected to 2) improve body composition, quality of life and inflammatory and metabolic variables linked with outcomes after breast cancer treatment. The long-term goal of this project is to incorporate this dietary strategy as a standard component of care for breast cancer patients.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
biopsy proven diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive carcinoma of the breast stage I-III
completed any chemotherapy prior to initiation of the trial (adjuvant endocrine therapy is permitted)
BMI > 25 kg/m2 or body fat% greater or equal to 31%
have a schedule amenable to nutrition and dietitian counseling described within the study protocol as determined by the treating radiation oncologist
have access to the internet and email with capability to join Zoom calls
Exclusion Criteria:
Metastatic breast cancer
Currently receiving chemotherapy
Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes, defined as systolic blood pressure over 149, diastolic blood pressure over 99, or hemoglobin A1c greater than 8.9.
Diabetic condition requiring the usage of insulin
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Durham North Carolina, 27710, United States
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