Cutting protein may supercharge cancer fight
NCT ID NCT05356182
First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tests whether eating low-protein meals (10% protein instead of the usual 20%) can boost the immune system's response to immunotherapy in cancer patients. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with solid tumors that have spread. The main goal is to see if patients can stick to the diet, not yet to prove it works.
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University at Buffalo / Great Lakes Cancer Care
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14203, United States
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
low-protein diet (10% protein meals)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary change that helps cancer treatments work better.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early pilot study (30 people) testing only feasibility, not effectiveness. The diet may be hard to follow or may not boost immunity as hoped.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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