Comprehensive Lifestyle Change To Prevent Breast Cancer (NCT03448003) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comprehensive Lifestyle Change To Prevent Breast Cancer
United States60 participantsStarted 2019-04-04
Plain-language summary
This trial studies how well comprehensive lifestyle change works in preventing patients from breast cancer. A program including dietary recommendations, physical activity, stress management and mindfulness training, learning sleep hygiene techniques, and behavioral counseling in addition to social support may help patients who may be at risk for breast cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Able to read, write, and speak English
* Premenopausal
* A body mass index (BMI) \>= 25
* Have intact breasts and ovaries
* Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study
* Meet all the following criteria related to lifestyle: a) consume less than 3 servings of vegetables (excluding any fried servings) and 1 serving of fruit (not including juice)/day; b) engage in less than 150 minutes moderate/vigorous intensity activity per week, defined as anything that causes small increases in breathing or heart rate for a sustained amount of time (e.g., brisk walking, bicycling); c) engage in a mind-body practice less once per week
* Able mentally and physically to participate in interventions in this study (Note: If there are one or more positive responses to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire \[PARQ\], then a physician-release for exercise is required prior to obtaining consent)
* Access to internet connection
* Able to come to University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson for the orientation and assessment sessions
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any personal history of cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and not including non-melanoma skin cancers
* Any major thought disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, dementia)
* Communication barriers (e.g. hard of hearing)
* Poorly or uncontrolled diabetes in the opinion of the physician(s)
* Being pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant within the next year
* Contemplating any new pharmacologic/hormonal …
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.