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Behavioural Intervention

Time-Restricted Eating for Cancer-related Fatigue

Phase 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Participants must be at least 18 years old
Participants must have a diagnosis of a hematologic neoplasm (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma)
Must not have
Participants must not be underweight, as defined as a body mass index <18.5 kg/m2
Participants must not have surgery planned during the study duration
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to investigate the impact of time-restricted eating on cancer-related fatigue. Cancer patients often experience severe fatigue that can last for years after treatment. The causes of this fatigue are unknown, but

Who is the study for?
This trial is for cancer survivors experiencing persistent fatigue that isn't helped by rest. Participants should be interested in adjusting their eating habits, willing to log food intake and weight using an app, and able to commit to a 12-week study with follow-ups.
What is being tested?
The study compares the effects of time-restricted eating (consuming all food within a 10-hour window) versus no eating restrictions but following general nutrition guidelines. The goal is to see if when you eat affects cancer-related fatigue, body rhythms, and sugar processing.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves dietary changes rather than medication or invasive procedures, side effects may include hunger outside of the eating window or difficulty adhering to the time restrictions. No severe side effects are expected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am at least 18 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma.
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I often feel very tired.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My BMI is 18.5 or higher.
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I do not have any surgeries planned while participating in the study.
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I am not taking insulin.
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I am not on tube feeding or IV nutrition.
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I don't have conditions like diabetes, pregnancy, or an eating disorder that would prevent me from following the study's diet plan.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Fatigue

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Time-restricted eatingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: Time-unrestricted eatingActive Control1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Time-restricted eating
2022
N/A
~850
Nutrition counseling
2007
N/A
~570

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Maryland, BaltimoreLead Sponsor
710 Previous Clinical Trials
379,063 Total Patients Enrolled
~64 spots leftby Oct 2029
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