Can diet and exercise programs cut cancer risk? new study tests lifestyle changes
NCT ID NCT02194387
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests different programs to help people at high risk for cancer (such as those with BRCA or Lynch syndrome) or cancer survivors increase their physical activity and eat healthier. The goal is to see which programs work best to reduce cancer risk. About 337 participants will try text messaging, online tools, or other support to make lasting lifestyle changes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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337 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2014
- Expected to finish
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Sep 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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * PILOTS I, II AND III: Body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher OR \< 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week OR \< 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day * PILOTS I, II AND III: Capable of participating in moderate-vigorous unsupervised exercise * PILOTS I, II AND III: Have a cellular telephone and are able and willing to send and receive text messages * PILOTS I, II AND III: Able to read and write English * PILOTS I, II AND III: Have access to internet * PILOT II: BRCA positive OR Lynch syndrome positive individuals * PILOT II (FAMILY MEMBER): Female and male biological and non-biological family members of BRCA-positive individuals OR Lynch syndrome positive individuals * PILOT III: CLL survivors * PILOT III: Has experienced fatigue within the past seven days Exclusion Criteria: * PILOTS I, II AND III: Unable to walk without crutches, walker, cane, or other assistive device * PILOTS I, II AND III: Women who are pregnant (by self-report) * PILOTS I, II AND III: Less than 3 months post-surgery * PILOTS II and III: Currently receiving radiation therapy or cytotoxic chemotherapy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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