Time-restricted eating during chemo before breast cancer surgery
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating only during a certain window of time each day (time-restricted eating) can improve outcomes for people with early-stage breast cancer who are getting chemotherapy before surgery. It may help with treatment side effects and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 40.
- You have been recently diagnosed with stage I to III breast cancer and are about to start chemotherapy before surgery.
- You are willing to follow a time-restricted eating plan for 16 weeks.
- You have a personal email address and can check it daily.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You do not have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes that requires insulin.
- You have no history of an eating disorder.
- You do not work rotating shifts.
- You speak English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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