Can extending nightly fasting improve sleep and thinking in breast cancer survivors?
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This study tests whether eating all your meals within a shorter window each day (prolonged nightly fasting) can help improve sleep and thinking skills in breast cancer survivors who have memory or concentration problems.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has had breast cancer (any stage).
- You finished chemotherapy at least 3 months ago (maintenance or palliative therapy is okay).
- You have mild to moderate problems with memory, concentration, or thinking (like "brain fog").
- You are at least 18 years old, live in the U.S., and have a computer with internet.
- You are not currently doing a formal diet or weight loss program, and have no history of eating disorders or bariatric surgery.
- You do not have type 1 diabetes, dementia, or severe depression, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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