the Effectiveness of a Weight Management Program in Patients Who Have Completed Treatment for Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Cancer, Overweight
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Endometrial Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of endometrial cancer
- No known metastatic disease
- Has completed all treatment for their endometrial cancer at least 2 months prior to enrollment.
- Has a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higher
- Ability to understand the purpose of study and willingness to sign consent
- Willingness to collect fecal specimens at the required time points
- Capable of following the dietary guidelines and instructions for the Profile weight management plan
- Agrees to sharing information between Profile and Sanford Research study personnel
Exclusion Criteria:
- BMI (Body Mass Index) less than 30
- Known metastatic disease
- Receiving treatment or expected to receive treatment for endometrial cancer or any other cancer
- Any psychological, familial, sociological conditions that the physician feels will interfere with medical follow-up and compliance on the study
- Taking insulin for diabetes (oral medications for diabetes allowed)
- Use of corticosteroids for a chronic medical condition
- Known liver disease
- Bowel or stomach disorders that the physician feels would interfere with Profile participation.
- Any history of malabsorption syndrome or substantial amounts of small bowel or stomach surgery that impairs nutrient absorption
Sites / Locations
- Roger Maris Cancer Center
- Sanford Gynecological Oncology clinic
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Profile by Sanford
All enrolled subjects are assigned to participate in the Profile by Sanford weight management program for a period of 12 months..Subjects will follow the Profile program and will be provided a nutritional plan which includes consuming Profile nutritional supplements and other food items. Subjects will work with a Profile lifestyle coach to develop a personalized nutrition plan, discuss their activity, and lifestyle behavior. Subjects on this research study will follow the Profile by Sanford weight loss and management plan as all Profile members. All enrolled subjects will collect and return a fecal specimen prior to beginning the Profile by Sanford weight management plan and again after 6 months of participation.