Texts and tools: a new way to help colon cancer survivors eat healthier?
NCT ID NCT02965521
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether a website and text messages could help 50 colorectal cancer survivors make healthier food choices. Participants received a personalized diet report and tips via text for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this approach was easy to use and could lead to better eating habits, like eating more vegetables and less processed meat.
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
website and text messages
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a practical, low-cost way to help colorectal cancer survivors improve their diets and potentially reduce recurrence risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (50 people) focused on feasibility, not on proving health outcomes. The results may not apply to all survivors, and dietary changes may not be sustained long-term.
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