A Low AGE (Advanced Glycation End-product) Dietary Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Breast Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of breast cancer, any subtype, stage I-III, within the last 36 months, who have completed primary therapy of their breast cancer (surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy). Must be at least 4 weeks post their last chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Concurrent hormonal therapy is allowed.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Determined to have a high AGE diet at baseline (dietary AGE intake greater than 14 Eq/day as assessed by food frequency questionnaire).
- Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of diabetes.
- History of eating disorder or body dysmorphic disorder.
- Active tobacco use (tobacco is a source of advanced glycation end products).
- Active participation in other dietary or physical activity clinical trials or community interventions.
- Taking and unwilling/unable to stop taking B-6 (pyridoxamine), B1 (thiamine) or metformin (all known AGE inhibitors).
Sites / Locations
- Washington University School of Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Low AGE dietary intervention
Patients will complete a food frequency questionnaire, & if found to have a high AGE diet at baseline, will then begin the study the 24-week low AGE dietary intervention. Patients will complete a 3 day food record prior to receiving remotely delivered education on AGEs on how to adhere to a low AGE diet by the study dieticians prior to starting. This session will provide education on dietary AGE & how to prepare & choose low AGE meals Subsequent sessions with the dieticians will be conducted remotely & will be 30-60 minutes in duration, with the exception of sessions scheduled for weeks when a study blood draw is required, when visits with the dietician may occur in person. These sessions will occur at the following schedule: weekly during the first 2 months (8 sessions), every other week during the next 2 months (4 sessions, aka step down sessions), monthly for the remaining 2 months (2 sessions) 3 day food records will be collected at 12 & 24 weeks, in addition to baseline.