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Gut Microbiome, Adverse Effects, and Markers Through MEtabolic Reprogramming
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Summary
This research is being done to test the feasibility of 24-48 hours of water-only fasting to improve delivery of 4 cycles of chemotherapy in those receiving breast cancer treatment either before or after surgery.
Official title: Gut Microbiome, Adverse Effects, and Markers Through MEtabolic Reprogramming (GAMMER) Study in Early Stage Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-08-08
Completion Date
2029-05
Last Updated
2025-08-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Fasting
The dietician will review the patient's chemotherapy schedule, and confirm the fasting window (as windows may be 24, 26 or 48 hours; and chemotherapy start times can vary from patient to patient).
Locations (1)
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States