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Official title Dietary Fiber Before Colorectal Cancer Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06212817
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the feasibility of increasing preoperative dietary fiber intake in individuals with colorectal cancer who will undergo surgery. This will be done using 1) digital personalized dietary advice or 2) a dried vegetable product compared to 3) habitual diet (control).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥18 years;
- Being diagnosed with CRC and planned to undergo elective CRC resection;
You likely can't join if
- Previously have had a large abdominal resection, excluding appendectomy and cholecystectomy;
- Diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease;
- Currently having a stoma;
- Known allergic reactions to plants from the Asteraceae (Compositae) family (e.g., lettuce, daisies, sunflowers, artichokes, sage, tarragon...
- Currently following a strict diet and unwilling or unable to change (e.g., gluten free or ketogenic diet);
- Currently using fiber supplements, prebiotics and/or probiotics and unwilling to stop using these for the duration of the intervention;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥18 years;
- Being diagnosed with CRC and planned to undergo elective CRC resection;
- Previously have had a large abdominal resection, excluding appendectomy and cholecystectomy;
- Diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease;
- Currently having a stoma;
- Known allergic reactions to plants from the Asteraceae (Compositae) family (e.g., lettuce, daisies, sunflowers, artichokes, sage, tarragon, chamomile, chicory etc.);
- Currently following a strict diet and unwilling or unable to change (e.g., gluten free or ketogenic diet);
- Currently using fiber supplements, prebiotics and/or probiotics and unwilling to stop using these for the duration of the intervention;
- Having a habitual dietary fiber intake \>30 g/day for women and \>40 g/day for men, measured with a food frequency questionnaire;
- Dementia or other cognitive disabilities that makes it impossible to fill out questionnaires correctly;
- Illiteracy (inability to read and understand Dutch).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands; Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands; Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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