Can what you eat affect cancer treatment? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05404009
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study at Memorial Sloan Kettering is developing a secure way to collect dietary information from 150 cancer patients receiving stem cell transplants. Researchers want to see how diet relates to treatment response and gut health. The goal is to build a database that can be used for future research.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify dietary patterns that improve cancer treatment outcomes or reduce risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear links between diet and outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2022
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Several prospective subcohorts of patients will be recruited in a rolling fashion. The first 3 subcohorts will comprise allo-HCT, auto-HCT, and CAR-T recipients.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is receiving or planning to receive therapy for cancer. * Patient (or caregiver) has sufficient English proficiency. Exclusion Criteria: * None
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States