Study on young breast cancer survivors' quality of life and nutrition
Factors Affecting Quality of Life and Treatment Adherence Among Early-Age-at-Onset Breast Cancer Survivors
This study is looking to see how diet and other factors affect the quality of life for young breast cancer survivors diagnosed before age 50.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 384 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of South Carolina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbia, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05981716 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather data from young breast cancer survivors diagnosed before age 50 to explore factors affecting their quality of life and treatment adherence. Participants will complete online questionnaires that assess dietary patterns, demographics, social determinants, and health-related quality of life. The study will recruit approximately 384 participants through social media support groups and advocacy organizations. By analyzing the collected data, the researchers hope to identify relationships between diet quality and health outcomes in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are female breast cancer survivors diagnosed within the past 10 years and under the age of 50.
Not a fit: Patients who are male breast cancer survivors or those diagnosed with breast cancer after the age of 50 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how dietary patterns influence the quality of life and treatment adherence in young breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in exploring the relationship between diet and quality of life in cancer survivors, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Non-institutionalized * English literate * Female breast cancer survivors * Diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 10 years and diagnosed younger than age 50 years Exclusion Criteria: * Male breast cancer survivors * Breast cancer survivors diagnosed with breast cancer after the age of 50 years
Where this trial is running
Columbia, South Carolina
- University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Susan Steck, PhD, MPH, RD — University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Susan Steck, PhD, MPH, RD
- Email: stecks@mailbox.sc.edu
- Phone: 8037771527
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.