Status:

UNKNOWN

Fasting Mimicking Diet in Prostate Cancer and Metabolic Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Galway Clinic

Conditions:

Prostate Cancer

Metabolic Syndrome

Eligibility:

MALE

Brief Summary

This is a prospective observational cohort study of patients with prostate cancer who have a metabolic syndrome. The study aims to evaluate the role of intermittent fasting (fasting mimicking diet) in...

Detailed Description

Cancer is a complex set of conditions which collectively comprise the second biggest cause of death in the western world. In addition, these diseases, along with their various treatments, are associat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients with biopsy-proven prostate cancer having features of a metabolic syndrome, receiving standard treatment options for their disease.

Exclusion

  • Patients without a diagnosis of prostate cancer
  • Life expectancy less than 1 year
  • Children under the age of 18
  • Individuals who are allergic to nuts or soy
  • Individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) \<18.5
  • Individuals who have been severely weakened by a disease or medical procedure
  • Individuals who are taking medications which may not be safely consumed with a calorie restricted diet unless authorised in writing by a licensed physician
  • Individuals with a history of significant cardiac disease, particularly uncompensated congestive heart failure NYHA grade 2 or more or LVEF \<40% on any prior assessment
  • Individuals with a history of syncope (fainting) with calorie restriction or other medical co-morbidities
  • Individuals who have special dietary needs that are incompatible with the ProLon® meal plan
  • Individuals with liver or kidney disorders that may be affected by the very low glucose and protein content of the diet

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 15 2019

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 15 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04292041

Start Date

January 15 2019

End Date

June 15 2020

Last Update

March 2 2020

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Galway Clinic

Galway, Ireland