Fast-Her: Fasting Effects on Breast Cancer Treatment
Recruiting · NCT07624617 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Minnesota
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Normal EatingProlonged Fasting
What this trial is about
We hypothesize that promoting a fasting state will strengthen the anti-cancer effects of PI3K inhibitors in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) treatment. The primary objective of this study is to assess acceptability of prolonged fasting in this population.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Age ≥18 years
- Histologically confirmed metastatic breast cancer
- Menopausal or medically ovarian suppressed
- Currently receiving capivasertib therapy (2 tablets twice daily, 4 days per week)
- Stable on current capivasertib regimen for at least 2 weeks
- an ECOG performance status of 0-1
- BMI ≥25kg/m2
- Able to provide informed consent
- Willing to comply with study procedures including CGM wear, food tracking by mCC app and dietary modifications
- Access to smartphone or tablet for mobile application use
Exclusion criteria
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c \>9.0%)
- History of severe hypoglycemia
- Eating disorders or contraindications to fasting
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Significant gastrointestinal disorders affecting food absorption
- Unable to fast for medical reasons
- Concurrent participation in other dietary intervention studies
- A history of significantly abnormal lab results within 4 weeks of consent date, such as hematologic (Hgb \< 10.0, platelets \< 100), hepatic (LFTs \> 2X nl), renal (Cr \> 1.5)
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States