Beans vs. belly fat: could a cup a day cut cancer risk?
NCT ID NCT02843425
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding canned navy beans to your daily diet can improve gut bacteria and lower obesity-related cancer risk. About 71 adults who are overweight and have a history of colorectal polyps or cancer will eat beans for 8 weeks. Researchers will check changes in stool and blood markers to see if beans help protect against colorectal cancer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- canned navy beans
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary change to help prevent colorectal cancer in people with a history of polyps or cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 71 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Eating beans may cause digestive discomfort for some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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