Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

Online nutrition education to ease chemotherapy side effects for breast cancer patients

Official title: Feasibility and Pilot Study Testing an Online Digital Intervention to Improve Symptom Management During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

Run by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NCT05874297 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A online nutrition program is tested alongside standard care to see if it reduces chemotherapy-related side effects in women with stage I–III breast cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorFred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Seattle, Washington)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 15, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT05874297 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Women aged 18 or older with stage I–III breast cancer receiving specified chemotherapy regimens and able to use an internet-enabled device.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not responsive to online nutrition interventions or who have other factors affecting nutrition may not experience meaningful benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study compares standard care with and without access to enhanced online nutrition information aimed at managing nutrition-related chemotherapy side effects. Participants are randomized to either receive standard symptom monitoring and care or receive the same care plus tailored Cook for Your Life content. The nutrition information is delivered via a web platform and supports symptom management during chemotherapy. The trial is conducted with patients scheduled to receive specific chemotherapy regimens at a Seattle-area center. Outcomes focus on symptom burden and nutritional status during treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience fewer nutrition-related side effects and better overall symptom control during chemotherapy.

How similar studies have gone: Prior online nutrition programs have shown potential for supporting symptom management in cancer care, but results vary by context and population.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older.
* Stage I-III breast cancer.
* Current breast cancer patients scheduled to receive ddAC-T(+/-C), TCHP, or TCPembro-AC chemotherapy at Fred Hutch South Lake Union (can enroll prior to receipt of 2nd cycle).
* Not pregnant and no plan to become pregnant during chemotherapy treatment.
* Ability to speak and read English.
* Access to smartphone, tablet, or computer and Internet.
* Willing and able to complete all study activities through the end of chemotherapy, including completing online questionnaires and telephone assessments.
* Women must not be pregnant at time of enrollment based on self-report.
* Able to understand and willing to sign written informed electronic (e) consent in English.

Where it's running

  • Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Heather Greenlee — Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
  • Study coordinator: Heather Greenlee
  • Email: hgreenlee@fredhutch.org
  • Phone: 206.667.4502

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.