Ketogenic Diet Study for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) can help change the environment around breast cancer tumors in ways that might slow cancer growth. You'll follow the diet for several months while researchers monitor your health and take measurements.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older and postmenopausal (no longer having periods)
- Stage I or II breast cancer (early stages) that doesn't need chemotherapy before surgery
- Planned for breast surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy) at least 3 weeks away
- Able to follow a strict ketogenic diet and use home glucose/ketone monitors and a study app
- No recent heart attack, stroke, or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- No Type 1 diabetes or use of insulin; no severe kidney, liver, or heart disease
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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