Mediterranean diets for men before prostate surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medically designed Mediterranean diet can help men before prostate cancer surgery. You would eat special foods and be monitored closely to see how the diet affects your health and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are male and between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled to have your prostate removed (radical prostatectomy).
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 40.
- You are not currently on a special diet like Mediterranean, low-carb, keto, vegan, vegetarian, or high-fiber.
- You are not being treated for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
- You are willing to eat only the foods the study provides and follow dietary instructions.
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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