Peripheral Neuropathy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are female and aged 18 or older
- People who have been confirmed with, or are strongly suspected to have, endometrial, ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, and whose treating doctor has determined they are expected to receive chemotherapy after a hysterectomy
- People who are fluent in both spoken and written English
- People who own a smartphone
- People who have internet access to complete online surveys
- People whose physical functioning is rated at a level where they are fully active or have only minor restrictions in physically demanding activity (ECOG status 0 or 1 — confirm with trial site)
- People who are willing to sign a consent form to participate
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are not planning to receive their chemotherapy at Northwestern Medicine
- People who work night shifts or rotating shift schedules
- People with a BMI of 50 or above, or who have a diagnosed eating disorder
- People who take medications to regulate blood sugar (such as insulin)
- People who require ongoing treatment with anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications at therapeutic doses
- People who have been diagnosed with diabetes requiring medication, a recent heart attack, stroke, blood clot in the lungs, kidney failure, or any other condition that may make short-term fasting unsafe for them
- People who take medications for conditions such as high blood pressure, electrolyte imbalances, or migraines, where fasting could affect how those medications work (confirm with trial site, as the treating doctor would monitor these cases)
- People whose cancer specialist has not given clearance for their participation
- People who are unwilling or unable to follow a specific diet plan or take part in ketone level measurements
- People whose physical functioning is rated below the minimum required level (ECOG status greater than 1 — confirm with trial site)
- People who have received systemic cancer treatment within the last 2 years
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Jenna Marcus, MD, Northwestern University
Phone: 312-503-4165
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Assessment Compliance; Treatment Compliance; Fasting non-compliance
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.