Dietary intervention for lung cancer patients receiving immune therapy
Official title: Randomized Dietary Intervention to Improve Fiber Intake in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Run by Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) · NCT05805319 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special diet that increases fiber can help lung cancer patients feel better while they are receiving immune therapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | immunotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 27, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05805319 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer who are receiving standard immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe dietary allergies or those with psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that may hinder their participation will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of a nutritionist-guided dietary intervention aimed at increasing fiber intake in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are undergoing treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive standard ICI therapy alone or in combination with dietary counseling to enhance their fiber consumption. The study will assess dietary habits through surveys and 24-hour recall at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after starting ICI treatment. The goal is to determine if improved nutrition can positively impact patient outcomes during cancer therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance the effectiveness of immune therapy in lung cancer patients by improving their nutritional status.
How similar studies have gone: While dietary interventions in cancer care are being explored, this specific approach combining fiber intake with immune therapy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Signed, informed consent * Age 18 years or older * Confirmed histological diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); Treatment with standard-of-care ICI * Ability to eat solid foods Exclusion Criteria: * Severe dietary allergies (e.g. shellfish, nuts, seafood) * Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
Where it's running
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Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bertrand Routy, MD,PhD — Chum
- Study coordinator: Wiam Belkaid, PhD
- Email: wiam.belkaid.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
- Phone: 514-890-8000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.