Walnut diet may fight prostate cancer

NCT ID NCT03824652

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests whether eating 2 ounces of walnuts daily for 4-10 weeks can slow prostate cancer growth in 50 men who are scheduled for prostate removal surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to either add walnuts to their usual diet or continue their normal eating habits. Researchers will compare cancer cell activity and markers of inflammation in prostate tissue samples taken before and after the walnut intervention.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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  • Durham VA Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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