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Fasting diet may ease immunotherapy side effects in cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06438588

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special low-calorie, plant-based diet that mimics fasting can reduce common side effects like rash, diarrhea, and fatigue in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Ten adults with advanced cancer will follow the diet and report their symptoms. The goal is to improve quality of life during treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

2 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing immunotherapy regardless of prior immunotherapy history * Age ≥ 18 years * Body mass index (BMI) \> 19 * Histological confirmation of advanced staged malignancies (stage 3 or 4) appropriate for the following types of immunotherapy: PD-1 Antibody (nivolumab, pembrolizumab), PD-L1 Antibody (atezolizumab, avelumab, durvalumab), CTLA-4 Antibody (ipilimumab) or any combination thereof Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years * Pregnant women * Nursing mothers * Persons of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception * Patients will be excluded if they are on insulin due to diabetes \[diabetic patients will be asked to monitor their glucose levels with a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device\], if they have allergies to any of the components in the FMD, if there is unacceptable deterioration of their nutritional status and cancer progression

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Conditions

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cancer

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Advanced malignant solid neoplasm

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224-9980, United States

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