Dietary Quality and Nutritional Adequacy Among Vegetarians Attending the European Institute of On… (NCT07638839) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingNot Applicable
Dietary Quality and Nutritional Adequacy Among Vegetarians Attending the European Institute of Oncology
Italy150 participantsStarted 2026-03-26
Plain-language summary
Despite their health benefits, vegetarian dietary patterns can lead to malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies if improperly managed, especially in oncological settings. This survey assesses dietary quality and adequacy in 150 women (18-64 years), further examining how a threemonth nutritional counseling intervention influences body composition, physical activity, and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 64 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* pre or post-menopausal women, aged between 18 and 64;
* healthy participants or high-risk cancer patients or patients with previous diagnosis of neoplasia
* self-identifying as vegan (defined as excluding all animal products), or vegetarian (defined as excluding all animal products besides eggs and/or dairy) or semi-vegetarian (defined as excluding no animal products but limiting meat to \< 1× per week);
* ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document;
Exclusion Criteria:
* any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, may impede testing of the study hypothesis or make it unsafe to engage in the study (e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease etc.);
* any diagnosis of invasive neoplasia, within the previous 1 years, except non-melanoma skin cancer;
* currently receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy as cancer treatment;
* patients dependent on enteral or parental nutrition;
* pregnancy or lactation;
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.
What they're measuring
1
Survey on nutritional adequacy of participants' diet at baseline
Timeframe: Baseline
2
Survey on dietary and lifestyle quality of participants at baseline