Study #2016-0775
HEALTH4Families: Optimizing a Weight Management and Health Behavior Intervention for BRCA+ and Lynch Syndrome Families
MD Anderson Study Status
Not Accepting
Treatment Agent
Description
This trial studies how well weight management and health behavior intervention works in helping patients with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome mutation carriers lose or maintain a healthy weight and lower their risk for cancer. Lifestyle behaviors such as physical activity, diet, and weight management may play a key role in preventing cancers and improving outcomes even in those with hereditary cancer syndromes.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Hereditary Breast Carcinoma;Hereditary Ovarian Carcinoma;Lynch Syndrome
Study phase:
Not applicable
Physician name:
Karen Basen-Engquist
Department:
Behavioral Science
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-844-635-1016
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