Investigating how time-restricted eating affects breast cancer treatment outcomes
Official title: The Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on the Efficiency of Chemo- and Hormonal-Therapy in Breast Cancer
Funded at Veterans Medical Research Fdn/san Diego · NIH-11059993 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how eating at certain times during the day might help improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy for breast cancer patients, and if you're interested, you could follow a special eating schedule while receiving your treatment to see how it affects your health and treatment results.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Medical Research Fdn/san Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $167,716 |
| NIH project number | 5R21CA288777-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059993 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are post-menopausal women diagnosed with breast cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy or hormonal therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with breast cancer or those who are not undergoing any form of treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores the impact of time-restricted eating on the effectiveness of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy for breast cancer patients. By examining how dietary patterns influence treatment responses, the study aims to uncover potential mechanisms that could enhance patient outcomes. Participants may be asked to follow a specific eating schedule while undergoing their cancer treatments, allowing researchers to assess changes in treatment efficiency and overall health. The study will involve both clinical assessments and possibly some laboratory analyses to understand the biological effects of this dietary approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for breast cancer patients, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of existing therapies.
How similar studies have gone: While the concept of time-restricted eating is gaining attention, this specific approach in the context of breast cancer treatment is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Medical Research Fdn/san Diego
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Webster, Nicholas J — Veterans Medical Research Fdn/san Diego
- Study coordinator: Webster, Nicholas J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.