Microbial Changes in Response to a Plant Based Diet and/or Supplements in SMM/MGUS Patients: A National Multi-Arm Randomized Prospective Telehealth Study Via HealthTree
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Summary
The researchers are going this to look at how butyrate levels change in participants' stool after they are on a plant-based diet or dietary supplements (omega-3, curcumin or probiotics) for 2 weeks. All participants will have smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) or monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). The researchers will compare how the different dietary changes affect butyrate levels in participants' stool.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed prior diagnosis MGUS or of smoldering myeloma (any time prior). However, confirmation of diagnosis must be documented in their last local oncologist clinic note within 6 months prior to study enrollment. * Age ≥18 years * Willingness to comply with all study-related procedures * Physically able to complete requirements for the study or has someone to assist with the requirements (such as meal preparation, stool shipment and survey completion) * Interested in learning to cook plant-based recipes * Access to smart mobile phone or device with camera and ability to…