Lifestyle makeover may boost breast cancer outcomes during radiation
NCT ID NCT02079662
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an integrative oncology program—including diet changes, exercise, stress management, social support, and reducing exposure to environmental toxins—can improve outcomes for women with stage II or III breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy. About 110 participants will be randomly assigned to either the program or standard care. Researchers will track disease-free survival, quality of life, and biological changes to see if the program makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Integrative oncology program (dietary recommendations, physical activity, stress management, social support, environmental contaminant control)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could help breast cancer patients live longer without the cancer returning and improve their quality of life during and after radiation therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 110 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is complex and may be hard for some patients to follow consistently.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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