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Atkins Diet and Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial - NCT00932672-90073(Clinical Trial 300807)



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City:  Los Angeles
State:  
CA
Zip Code: 90073
Conditions: Prostate Cancer
Purpose: 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).
Study summary: 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.
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: 1. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate 2. Either already receiving ADT with an anticipated continued duration of ≥ 6 months or 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 is available at: Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA 90073
United States

Primary Contact:
Gail Thames
Email: gthames@mednet.ucla.edu
Phone: 310-825-0453

Secondary Contact:
Loretta A Taylor, B.S.
Email: loretta.taylor@duke.edu
Phone: 919-684-4896
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Date Processed: March 23, 2011
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