Black Raspberry Nectar for the Prevention of Lung Cancer, BE WELL Study

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.

1. 1This study used black raspberry nectar to try to prevent lung cancer in people at risk — since it's an early Phase 1 trial that has already completed, what do the results actually tell us so far about whether black raspberry nectar had any real effect on inflammation or gut microbes, and how much weight should we put on those findings?
2. 2The trial measured inflammatory markers from nasal brushings and changes in stool microbes rather than directly measuring tumor outcomes — does that mean we still don't know whether this approach could actually reduce my risk of developing lung cancer?
3. 3Since this was an early-phase study focused on whether the trial design even worked — like recruitment and whether people stuck with it — does that mean it wasn't really designed yet to tell us if black raspberry nectar is safe or effective for someone in my situation?
4. 4Given that I have a tobacco-related lung cancer risk, would my doctor consider my current situation better served by established screening tools like low-dose CT scans or smoking cessation programs, rather than a dietary intervention that's still in very early research stages?
5. 5If I wanted to find follow-up studies building on these results, how would I look for a next-phase trial that might be recruiting, and would my doctor recommend waiting to see whether this research advances before changing anything about my current prevention plan?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.