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Optimizing Nutrition and Exercise in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

In this study, we want to determine if dietary intervention is feasible for patients being treated for leukemia or lymphoma.

Age & Gender

8 years ~ 21 years
Male, Female

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

After consent is signed, some initial measurements will be taken. You will then be asked to follow a recommended diet and exercise routine.

In-person visits:
8

Total length of participation:
9 weeks

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Your child is newly diagnosed with High-risk B-ALL, T-ALL, or lymphoblastic lymphoma
Your child is planning to receive standard chemotherapy

Not eligible if:

You child is receiving any investigational or additional anti-cancer medication
Your child's BMI less than 15th percentile
Your child has Down syndrome
Your child has pre-existing intestinal dysfunction that has required appetite stimulants or enteral/parenteral nutrition

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Lineberger Clincal Research
cancerclinicaltrials@med.unc.edu
(919) 966-4432

Primary Visit Location

UNC Hospitals / UNC Medical Center
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Thomas Alexander
LCCC - Clinical Trials

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Cancer (Leukemia, Lymphoma)

IRB Number

23-2627

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