๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-06

Neoadjuvant Breast Cancer Time Restricted Eating (NCT05327608)

Time Restricted Eating for Patients With HER2- Negative Breast Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University

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

A phase II study to evaluate an innovative approach of following time restricted eating (TRE) in patients with early-stage breast cancer who will start neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) for a new diagnosis of stage I-III breast cancer. Participants at baseline will have a body mass index (BMI) of (25-40) and engage in a TRE 16:8 schedule which includes 16 hours of fasting and 8 hours of eating. Patients will continue TRE for 16 weeks while receiving NCT. For patients who report at the time of the 2-3 week clinic visit that they are finding it challenging to adhere to the 16:8 TRE, instructions will be provided about alternative measures such as changing the time of the day they fast, dietary modifications and finally changing to a 14:10 schedule if other measures fail. For patients requiring NCT for longer than 16 weeks, they will be encouraged to continue TRE. Adherence calculation for the primary endpoint will include data for the first 16 weeks and then monitored separately for any additional optional fasting beyond the first 16 weeks. Adherence to TRE will be self-reported by patients daily through electronic surveys through RedCap and approximately every 2-3 weeks (+/- 5 days) by the research team during their clinic visit.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Time Restricted Eating (OTHER)

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

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (215) 600-9151

Email: ONCTrialNow@jefferson.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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