Can a mediterranean diet help men with prostate cancer? new study tests feasibility

NCT ID NCT06935097

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a Mediterranean diet is practical for medically underserved men with prostate cancer. Over 8 weeks, 25 participants receive fresh fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and walnuts, plus personalized education. The goal is to see if this diet is safe and feasible, not 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: Mediterranean diet (fresh fruits, vegetables, olive oil, walnuts)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a Mediterranean diet is a practical way to support prostate cancer management in underserved communities.
What could go wrong: This is a very small feasibility study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply widely. It focuses on safety and adherence, not on whether the diet affects cancer outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PROSTATE CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lyndon B Johnson Hospital

Houston, Texas, 77026, United States

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