Intermittent fasting with hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests whether intermittent fasting (alternating between eating and not eating for certain periods) can help men with prostate cancer who are receiving hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy). It aims to see if fasting during treatment can reduce side effects or improve how well the therapy works.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old and male at birth.
- You must have measurable prostate cancer and be eligible for hormone therapy.
- You must be able to do your daily activities with little to no help (ECOG score 0-2).
- Your major organs (like kidneys, liver, and blood counts) need to be working well enough, based on blood tests.
- You must either have a stored tumor sample or be willing to have a new biopsy before starting treatment.
- You cannot be getting treatment for another cancer or have an allergy to the dye used for CT/MRI scans.
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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