MIND diet to support thinking and memory after breast cancer
The MIND-BC Study: MIND diet for Breast cancer Cognition
This project looks at whether following the MIND diet helps thinking and memory in breast cancer survivors who have treatment-related cognitive changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11299490 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be asked to follow the MIND diet, a pattern rich in vegetables, berries, whole grains, nuts, and healthy fats, with support from the research team. The study will track your thinking and memory over time using cognitive tests and questionnaires. Researchers will also collect biological measures related to inflammation and brain health to understand how diet might influence cognitive symptoms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults (21+) who are breast cancer survivors and are experiencing cognitive changes after treatment would be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without treatment-related cognitive problems or those whose cognitive issues are due to non-cancer causes (like advanced neurodegenerative disease) may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the MIND diet could improve thinking, memory, and daily functioning for breast cancer survivors and offer an easy-to-adopt, low-cost approach.
How similar studies have performed: Randomized trials of the MIND diet in older adults and people with obesity or hypertension have shown cognitive benefits, but this specific approach has not been tested in breast cancer survivors.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crowder, Sylvia — H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Crowder, Sylvia
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 below.