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Atkins Diet and Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Registration Number
NCT00932672
Lead Sponsor
Duke University
Brief Summary

This study will test the hypothesis that a low-carbohydrate Atkins diet will prevent or at least minimize the metabolic consequences of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).

Detailed Description

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the standard treatment for advanced prostate cancer. While a very effective anti-cancer treatment, ADT is associated with significant toxicity including but not limited to major metabolic disturbances including impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and weight gain. We hypothesize that limiting carbohydrates within the diet will prevent or at least minimize these consequences.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate
  2. Scheduled to initiate ADT with an anticipated duration of ≥ 6 months
  3. Overweight or obese (body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2)
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Symptomatic metastatic disease
  2. Myocardial infarction within 6 months
  3. Treatment with medications known to affect insulin or glucose levels (i.e. insulin, oral hypoglycemics, prednisone, etc.)
  4. Patient consuming a low-carbohydrate diet
  5. Medical conditions or co-morbidities that preclude participation in the protocol
  6. Vegetarians

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The primary end-point will be differences in insulin sensitivity between the arms6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Measures will include other cardiac risk factors, overall body morphometrics, body composition as assessed by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and cancer control (PSA levels)6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center

🇺🇸

Los Angeles, California, United States

University of California, Los Angeles

🇺🇸

Los Angeles, California, United States

Duke University Medical Center

🇺🇸

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center
🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States

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