Efficacy of Lifestyle Intervention in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers (NCT02516540) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Lifestyle Intervention in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers
Germany600 participantsStarted 2015-03
Plain-language summary
The hypothesis of this 3 year, prospective randomized multicenter efficacy trial is that a structured life-style intervention program with exercise training and mediterranean diet is effective regarding increased adherence to a mediterranean diet, reduction of body mass index, and increase of physical fitness.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* proven pathogenic BRCA1/2 mutation
* age \>=18
* written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* current chemotherapy of radiotherapy (inclusion 6 weeks after CTX or RX possible)
* metastatic tumor disease
* life expectancy \<3 years
* clinically limiting cardiovascular or respiratory disease (instable CVD, heart failure stage IV, COPD GOLD IV, maximum resting blood pressure 160/100 mmHg)
* significant orthopedic disability which prevents from participating in the group interventions
* severe concomitant diseases which prevents from participating in the group interventions
* Karnofsky index \<60
* maximum exercise capacity \<50 W
* food allergies which prevent from mediterranean diet
* vegan diet
* body mass index \<15 kg/m2
* pregnancy
* insufficient knowledge of German language
* insufficient compliance
* active participation in other interventional trials
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.