๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-27

Low GI Diet in Children and Adolescents With ALL (NCT03157323)

Implementing a Low Glycemic Diet in Children and Adolescents Undergoing Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Columbia University

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

The study aims to determine the feasibility of a 6-month low glycemic dietary intervention in children and adolescents undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Connecticut Children's Medical Center โ€” Hartford, Connecticut

Age range: 5 Years to 21 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Low Glycemic Index Diet (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)

  • Connecticut Children's Medical Center โ€” Hartford, Connecticut
  • Children's National Hospital โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute โ€” Buffalo, New York
  • Columbia University โ€” New York, New York
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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.

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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—