A patient perspective on applying intermittent fasting in gynecologic cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Researchers sought patient feedback on a proposed randomized controlled trial (RCT) in which gynecological cancer patients would modify their diets with intermittent fasting to gain insight into patients' perspectives, receptivity, and potential obstacles. A convenience sample of 47 patients who met the inclusion criteria of the proposed RCT provided their feedback on the feasibility and protocols of the RCT using a multi-method approach consisting of focus groups (n = 8 patients) and surveys (n = 36 patients).

Results

Patients were generally receptive to the concept of intermittent fasting, and many expressed an interest in attempting it themselves. Patients agreed that the study design was feasible in terms of study assessments, clinic visits, and biospecimen col

SUBMITTER: Redding A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10466878 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature