Fitness and Nutrition in Glioma

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 100 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 15

Sponsor: NYU Langone Health

Summary

This is a pilot study assessing the effects of combining a modified Atkins diet with a physical fitness regimen in patients with malignant glioma. A sample size of 15 participants will be enrolled in a 15-week program consisting of two weekly supervised exercise sessions combined with an individualized home exercise program and a modified Atkins diet.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Tissue confirmed diagnosis of high-grade glioma (World Health Organization grade III or IV) * Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥ 70% * Willing to follow the study intervention and follow-up * Able to give full informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Currently undergoing initial concurrent radiation/chemotherapy * Severe medical co-morbidities * Any medical condition which prohibits moderate to vigorous physical activity (60-85% HRmax) * Any medical condition which prohibits a restrictive diet * Neurological deficit preventing participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity * Severe psychiatric illness

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06665373). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.