Status:

COMPLETED

Time-Restricted Eating and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Reduce the Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Lisa Tussing-Humphreys

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Illinois at Chicago

Conditions:

Obesity

Colorectal Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-39 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of remote time-restricted eating (TRE) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) interventions and the preliminary effect on EOCRC-re...

Detailed Description

Early onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is defined as a diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients younger than 50 years old. The American Cancer Society reported that 12% of all CRC diagnoses as ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18-39 years old.
  • BMI 30-49.99 kg/m2.
  • Own and use a smartphone, computer, or tablet with access to the Internet.
  • Score ≥ 14 on the Perceived Stress Score (PSS) at screening.

Exclusion

  • Have a personal or family history of EOCRC.
  • Have taken antibiotics in the previous 2 months.
  • Have an inflammatory bowel disease or genetic predisposition to EOCRC or CRC (e.g., Lynch syndrome);.
  • Any cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment in the past 12 months.
  • Consume \>50 grams ethanol daily (approximately 4-5, 12 ounces beers).
  • Use combustible tobacco.
  • Have history of bariatric surgery or bowel resection.
  • Have an active infection.
  • Have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, immunodeficiency/autoimmune disorder, or inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Use fiber or pre-/probiotic supplements \>3 days per week.
  • Currently taking corticosteroids medication - inhaled, topical, or oral in the past 2 months (affects cortisol measures).
  • Are on a weight-loss diet or involved in a formal weight-loss program or are not weight stable for 3 months (+/- 4.5 kg) prior to the study.
  • Females who are pregnant/trying to become pregnant.
  • Have schizophrenia (medication can affect study outcomes).
  • Have an eating window of \<10 hours/day or are currently following an intermittent fasting pattern.
  • Night shift workers (shift passes midnight).
  • Present a history of eating disorder.
  • Currently taking weight loss medication.
  • Illegal drug use in the past month (not marijuana).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 18 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 24 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

43 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06022887

Start Date

October 18 2023

End Date

July 24 2024

Last Update

August 21 2024

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Applied Health Sciences Building - University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612