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NCT06665373 Fitness and Nutrition in Glioma

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NCT ID NCT06665373
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor NYU Langone Health
Condition Malignant Glioma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 15 participants
Start Date 2024-10-01
Primary Completion 2026-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 100 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Modified Atkins DietFitness Program

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 15 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-10.

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Brief Summary

This is a pilot study assessing the effects of combining a modified Atkins diet with a physical fitness regimen in patients with malignant glioma. A sample size of 15 participants will be enrolled in a 15-week program consisting of two weekly supervised exercise sessions combined with an individualized home exercise program and a modified Atkins diet.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Tissue confirmed diagnosis of high-grade glioma (World Health Organization grade III or IV) * Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥ 70% * Willing to follow the study intervention and follow-up * Able to give full informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Currently undergoing initial concurrent radiation/chemotherapy * Severe medical co-morbidities * Any medical condition which prohibits moderate to vigorous physical activity (60-85% HRmax) * Any medical condition which prohibits a restrictive diet * Neurological deficit preventing participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity * Severe psychiatric illness

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Cathryn Lapierre

✉ Cathryn.lapierre@nyulangone.org

📞 646-201-5762

Principal Investigator

Lee Tessler, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

NYU Langone Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06665373 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Malignant Glioma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06665373 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06665373 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Cathryn.lapierre@nyulangone.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06665373 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06665373 clinical trial?

NCT06665373 is sponsored by NYU Langone Health. The principal investigator is Lee Tessler, MD at NYU Langone Health. The trial plans to enroll 15 participants.

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