๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-08-03
Fiber-rich Foods to Treat Obesity and Prevent Colon Cancer (NCT04780477)
๐ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Emory University
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study tests whether a high-fiber diet based on legumes, such as dry beans, can lead to sustained reductions in obesity and colon cancer risk in persons at highest risk, namely overweight or obese, post-polypectomy patients.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University โ Atlanta, Georgia
Age range: 40 Years to 75 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University โ Atlanta, Georgia
๐ฐ 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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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.