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NCT Number: NCT02965521

Survivor Choices for Eating and Drinking - Colorectal Cancer

Epidemiologic data suggest that a Western dietary pattern after diagnosis of colorectal cancer increases risk of disease recurrence and death. High intake of red and processed meat, dairy, refined grains, and sweets/desserts characterize a 'Western dietary pattern'. This study aims to translate the epidemiologic findings into a patient-centered, web-based dietary intervention with text messaging to inform and modify users' dietary choices. The investigators' specific aims are to: 1) Develop a web-based dietary intervention with text messaging for colorectal cancer survivors; and 2) Conduct a 12-week pilot randomized controlled trial to determine the acceptability and feasibility of the dietary intervention among 50 colorectal cancer survivors. All participants will receive standard of care print materials regarding diet following a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Participants in the intervention group will also receive access to a web-based dietary intervention with text messaging for 12 weeks. This study will generate preliminary data on the effect of the intervention on dietary choices among colorectal cancer survivors for future studies.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • diagnosed with colon or rectal adenocarcinoma
  • completed standard cytotoxic chemotherapy prior to enrollment, if medically indicated
  • considered disease-free or have stable disease at baseline
  • able to speak and read English
  • access to a mobile phone with Internet and text messaging capabilities
  • able to navigate websites, fill out forms on the web, communicate by email, and have regular access to the Internet

Exclusion criteria

Individuals who are already meeting four or more of the six target dietary behaviors will be excluded:

  • ≥5 servings/day of fruits & vegetables
  • ≥3 servings/day of whole grains
  • ≥2 servings/week of fish
  • no processed meat
  • no sugar-sweetened beverages
  • ≤1 alcoholic drink/d for women and ≤2 alcoholic drinks/d for men.

Treatment and study plan

Website and text messages

Behavioral

Participants receive a personalized diet report, access to a digital health dietary intervention, and text messages for 12 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Adherence

    Time frame: 12-weeks

    Frequency of logging on to website and responding to text messages

Secondary outcomes

  1. Dietary change assessed via diet records

    Time frame: 12-weeks

    Change in consuming vegetables, whole grains, fish, processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, and alcohol

  2. Quality-of-life (EORTC C30)

    Time frame: 12-weeks

    Change in quality-of-life

  3. Colorectal cancer-specific quality-of-life (EORTC C30 CR29)

    Time frame: 12-weeks

    Change in colorectal cancer-specific quality-of-life

  4. Change in body mass index

    Time frame: 12-weeks

    Change in objectively measured BMI

  5. Change in waist circumference

    Time frame: 12-weeks

    Change in objectively measured waist circumference

  6. Change in fasting blood lipids

    Time frame: 12-weeks

    Change in fasting blood lipids

  7. Change in fasting glucose

    Time frame: 12-weeks

    Change in fasting glucose

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Other

Registry information

Acronym: SUCCEED

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Nov 16, 2016
Registry last updated
Dec 17, 2025

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