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Texting your way to better health: study tests SMS diet coach for cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT05746195

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether sending personalized text messages could help colorectal cancer survivors eat more whole grains and less refined grains. Forty-six survivors who had finished active treatment received text messages and nutrition materials. The main goal was to see if people would use the system and find it helpful, not to measure long-term health changes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
text message dietary intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help colorectal cancer survivors improve their diet and potentially lower their risk of death from the disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 46 participants. It only tested whether people would use the system, not whether it actually improves health outcomes. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

46 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 18 years. 2. Subject has provided informed consent. 3. Diagnosis of colon or rectal adenocarcinoma. 4. Not on active treatment at the time of screening and not expected to receive active anticancer therapy (e.g., surgery, radiation, chemotherapy) during the study period. 5. At least 6 weeks since a major surgery and fully recovered. 6. Owns a mobile phone and is willing and able to receive and send text messages. 7. Able to speak/read English or Spanish. 8. Based on a screening survey, eat grains and =\<50% of total grains are whole grains. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Does not meet any of the above inclusion criteria.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colon adenocarcinoma colonic neoplasm colorectal carcinoma colorectal neoplasm rectal neoplasm rectum adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Colon adenocarcinoma Colorectal carcinoma Rectal adenocarcinoma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General

    San Francisco, California, 94110, United States

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