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Behavioral Intervention

Diet Change for Metabolic Dysfunction in Colorectal Polyp Patients (REMEDY Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
≤55 years old
Agreed to undergo colonoscopy screening and found to have ≥1 polyp(s) that place them at elevated risk for future adenomas and CRC
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 3-month, 6-month
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REMEDY Trial Summary

This trial will test whether a diet change can reduce chronic inflammation and reverse metabolic dysfunction in obese people with polyps. A partner who is at least overweight is also required. Eligibility includes being ≤55, BMI ≥30kg/m2 and no recent antibiotic use.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for disease-free, obese African Americans or European Americans under 55 years old with at least one polyp found during colonoscopy. They must have a BMI of ≥30kg/m2 and a partner who is at least overweight and shares meals with them. Both should not have used antibiotics recently.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The 'IMAGINE HEALTHY' program focuses on diet modification to reduce inflammation and reverse metabolic dysfunction in obese individuals with colorectal polyps and their overweight partners over a period of six months.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this study involves dietary changes rather than medication, side effects may include gastrointestinal discomfort due to new foods or eating patterns but are generally expected to be minimal.

REMEDY Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 55 years old or younger.
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I have polyps found during a colonoscopy that increase my risk for future cancer.

REMEDY Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 3-month, 6-month
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3-month, 6-month for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures
Blood
Stool

REMEDY Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participation will be for six months. Participants will meet staff at three timepoints (baseline, 3 months, 6 months) to complete questionnaires, online dietary assessment, body measures, have blood pressure measured, provide blood and stool samples, and wear an activity monitor for a week at each time point. In addition, participants will attend weekly classes for 12 weeks and one class per month for three months. These classes will include cooking, movement, and stress reduction.
Group II: ComparisonActive Control1 Intervention
Participation will be for six months. Participants will meet staff at three timepoints (baseline, 3 months, 6 months) to complete questionnaires, online dietary assessment, body measures, have blood pressure measured, provide blood and stool samples, and wear an activity monitor for a week at each time point.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
211 Previous Clinical Trials
120,279 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this clinical trial extend its eligibility to persons aged 45 or above?

"This clinical trial welcomes participants who are 55 years old and below, with a minimum age requirement of 9."

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Who is eligible to participate in this clinical exploration?

"To qualify for this trial, participants must possess inflammation and be within the age range of 9 to 55 years old. A total of 180 individuals will enrolled in the study."

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Are there any opportunities for individuals to participate in this research currently?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, the trial is still recruiting participants. This research project was initially announced on October 17th 2023 and most recently updated on October 30th of the same year."

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How many participants have been recruited to participate in this research endeavor?

"Verified. An analysis of the clinicaltrials.gov database reveals that this research study, initially posted on October 17th 2023, is presently searching for applicants. In total, 180 individuals must be sourced from 1 location."

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~116 spots leftby Apr 2025