๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-03

Controlled Low Calorie Diet in Reducing Side Effects and Increasing Response to Chemotherapy in Patients With Breast or Prostate Cancer (NCT01802346)

A Randomized, Phase II Clinical Trial of a Controlled Diet Prior to Selected Chemotherapy Treatment in Breast and Prostate Cancer to Evaluate the Impact on Toxicity and Efficacy

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: University of Southern California

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This randomized phase II trial studies how well a controlled low calorie diet works in reducing side effects and increasing response to chemotherapy in patients with breast or prostate cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Eating a special diet with low calories may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and improve the response to treatment

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 19 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • USC Norris Oncology/Hematology-Newport Beach โ€” Newport Beach, California
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester โ€” Rochester, Minnesota

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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