← Back to Search

Other

Fish-Based Nutrition for Breast Cancer Survivorship

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Michelle P Judge, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Connecticut

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

No diagnosis of dementia or active psychosis

Completed chemotherapy (except tamoxifen/aromatase inhibitors) and/or radiation

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 years

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will look into whether personalized meal planning can help reduce inflammation-induced psychoneurological symptoms in breast cancer survivors by targeting increased fish consumption.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for breast cancer survivors aged 30-75, who finished treatment (except certain hormone therapies) 1-2 years ago and are experiencing symptoms like pain, fatigue, or sleep issues. They shouldn't have immune system conditions, a history of other cancers or dementia, and must be able to consent.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if personalized meal plans rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish can help manage symptoms caused by inflammation in breast cancer survivors. It aims to see if these diets are feasible and effective at reducing inflammatory markers and improving well-being.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves dietary changes rather than medication, side effects may include digestive adjustments to new eating habits. However, no specific side effects are detailed as it's focused on nutrition.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Select...

I do not have dementia or active psychosis.

Select...

I have finished chemotherapy or radiation, but may still be on hormone therapy.

Select...

I don't have chronic immune conditions or take immunosuppressive drugs.

Select...

I have never had chemotherapy or cancer before.

Select...

My cancer has not come back.

Select...

I am between 30 and 75 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 years

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 years

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change from baseline depressive symptom at week 10

Change from baseline fatigue at week 10

Change from baseline pain at week 10

+2 more

Secondary outcome measures

Change from baseline salivary inflammatory markers at week 10

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Low Omega-3LC groupExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants will consume a personalized meal plan for 2 weeks and consume an increased quantity of fish to 6 oz. wild salmon (1 steak, 6oz /steak)or 14.3 oz. (5.5 packs, 2.6 oz/pack) of chunk light tuna (1020 mg Omega-3LC/week) for 6 weeks.

Group II: High Omega-3LC groupExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants will consume a personalized meal plan for 2 weeks and consume an increased quantity of fish to 12 oz. wild salmon (2 steak,12 oz /steak)or 28.6 oz. (11 packs, 2.6 oz/pack) of chunk light tuna (2040 mg Omega-3LC/week) for 6 weeks.

0 / 6Eligibility criteria met

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ConnecticutLead Sponsor

183 Previous Clinical Trials

158,075 Total Patients Enrolled

Hartford HealthCareOTHER

8 Previous Clinical Trials

1,186 Total Patients Enrolled

Seafood Industry Research FundUNKNOWN

1 Previous Clinical Trials

107 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this research project aimed at recruiting geriatric participants?

"This clinical trial seeks to recruit individuals between the ages of 35 and 70. By comparison, there are 389 studies for those below 18 years old and 4185 trials targeting patients aged 65 or above."

Answered by AI

Are there any vacancies available for participants in this study?

"This medical trial, which was initiated in April 2018 and last updated in November 2023 is no longer seeking participants. However, there are 4,831 other clinical studies actively recruiting patients at the moment."

Answered by AI

Am I eligible to join this medical experiment?

"Currently, 98 individuals aged between 35 and 70 afflicted with breast cancer are being sought for inclusion in this trial. To meet the requirements of the study, prospective participants must have been diagnosed within a two-year span prior to enrollment; completed chemotherapy or radiation therapy (with the exception of tamoxifen/aromatase inhibitors); show no evidence of disease recurrence; be free from chronic medical conditions involving immunity and immunosuppressive medications; not have undergone previous chemo or received a diagnosis related to cancer nor dementia or psychosis; be between 30 - 75 years old and consent to participate voluntarily."

Answered by AI

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Adaptive Symptom Care Using Fish-Based Nutritional Directives Post Breast Cancer

Michelle Judge 2018. "Adaptive Symptom Care Using Fish-Based Nutritional Directives Post Breast Cancer". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04293874.

All > Sleep Disorder > Pain