Pilot Study of a MIND Diet Intervention in Women Undergoing Active Treatment for Breast Cancer

Study Purpose

Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Systemic cancer treatments are an important contributor to dramatic improvements in the long-term survival of women with BC. However, cancer treatment can lead to cognitive impairment and declines in quality of life in women with BC. Many cancer survivors experience memory and brain function decline following chemotherapy which can last for years. A newer diet pattern, Mediterranean-DASH [Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension] Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND), was shown to help with protecting brain functions. The MIND diet is high in anti-inflammatory nutrients (e.g., omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), carotenoids, B-vitamins, and polyphenols) and limits the intake of brain-unhealthy foods (i.e., butter/margarine, cheese, red meat, fried foods, pastries, and sweets), which may help alleviate negative cognitive outcomes from cancer treatments. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of the MIND diet on cognitive functions in women with invasive BC starting systemic therapies.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 45 Years - 75 Years
Gender Female
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Stage II-IV hormone receptor+, breast cancer diagnosis.
  • - Post-menopausal (defined as at least 1-year post menses, on ovarian suppression medication, or s/p oophorectomy) - Within +/- 4 weeks of starting initial systemic therapies (e.g. chemotherapy, targeted therapies, endocrine therapy) - English speaking.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - History of dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain metastasis or other conditions that could lead to cognitive impairment.
  • - MIND diet score >8.
  • - Unwilling/unable to eat >2 types of MIND food.
  • - Receiving insulin therapy for diabetes.
  • - Diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer.
  • - Unable to give informed consent.

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT05984888
Phase

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N/A
Lead Sponsor

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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Principal Investigator

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Tonya S Orchard, PhD
Principal Investigator Affiliation Ohio State University
Agency Class

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Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United States
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Breast Cancer
Study Website: View Trial Website
Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: MIND-BC Intervention Group

Individual, tailored, behaviorally based nutrition counseling provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and dietetic interns.

Active Comparator: General Health Curriculum (GHC) Control

Sessions of non-diet related health topic education.

Interventions

Behavioral: - MIND Diet Intervention Group

Participants will receive individually tailored nutrition counseling on adopting the MIND diet pattern from a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) for a total of 8 sessions spanning 12 weeks. After completing the counseling sessions participants will be followed up 6 months later to collect additional questionnaires and assessments.

Behavioral: - General Health Curriculum (GHC) Group

Participants will meet with trained study staff for 8 sessions spanning 12 weeks covering content on non-diet related health topics. After these sessions, participants will be followed up 6 months later to collect additional questionnaires and assessments. Once 6-month follow-up has been completed, participants will be offered to receive the MIND diet intervention offered in the MIND Diet Intervention Group.

Contact a Trial Team

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Columbus, Ohio

Status

Recruiting

Address

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Columbus, Ohio, 43210

Site Contact

Tonya S Orchard, PhD

[email protected]

614-292-7241

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