Diet that lowers insulin may cut breast cancer risk

NCT ID NCT06635005

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a diet designed to lower insulin levels could reduce breast cancer risk in 34 high-risk women. The diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and plant protein, and low in animal protein and fat. The main goal was to see if women could stick to the diet, not yet to measure cancer outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Low-insulinemic dietary pattern

What this could lead to

If successful, this diet could offer a practical way to lower breast cancer risk in high-risk women without medication.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study (34 women) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The diet is complex and may be hard to follow long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast neoplasm Patient Compliance breast cancer prevention target

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States