Ketogenic Diet Compliance in Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy for Pelvic Cancers

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

194

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 10, 2024

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2026

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2027

Conditions
Rectal Cancer
Interventions
OTHER

Ketogenic Diet

"In the group of intervention is prescribed a ketogenic diet plan characterized by the following composition: carbohydrates \< 30g/day, 1.2g-1.5g protein/kg/day and lipids \> 65%.~This diet will be followed during the period of treatment with chemo-radiotherapy (5 weeks)"

OTHER

Standard Diet

The control group (SD) will follow the Mediterranean diet pattern based on ESPEN guidelines (carbohydrates 45-55%, protein 15-20% and lipids 30-35%).

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

RECRUITING

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

OTHER