Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Among Women Attending Mammographic Screening

NCT ID: NCT07016711

Last Updated: 2025-06-12

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Total Enrollment: 35000 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-06-30
• Study Completion Date: 2030-05-31

Brief Summary

The PREVCAR study is a cross-sectional investigation aimed at evaluating dietary habits among women undergoing breast cancer screening. Specifically, the study focuses on adherence to the Mediterranean diet, a dietary pattern recognized for its potential protective role against chronic diseases, including breast cancer. The PREVCAR study will include approximately 35,000 women aged 18 and older who participate in the "Prevention Caravan" and complete both the breast cancer screening and the MEDAS (Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener) questionnaire. This 14-item questionnaire measures dietary behavior, with scores reflecting levels of adherence to the Mediterranean diet.

The primary objective of the study is to determine the average MEDAS score among participants. Secondary objectives include analyzing how adherence varies across different known breast cancer risk factors-such as age, menopausal status, hormonal therapy use, and reproductive history-and assessing the prevalence of malignant breast lesions identified through the screening.

Conditions

Breast Cancer Prevention

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: OTHER
• Study Time Perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Interventions

Lifestyle and Nutrition Promotion

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Women who participate in the "Prevention Caravan" program;
• Women who undergo breast cancer screening, including mammography or breast ultrasound;
• Women who complete the MEDAS questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria

• Women who do not participate in the "Prevention Caravan" program;
• Women who participate in the "Prevention Caravan" program but undergo screenings or consultations for conditions other than breast cancer, such as gynecological cancers, thyroid ultrasounds, or dermatological evaluations;
• Women who do not complete the MEDAS questionnaire.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Boccia Stefania

Professor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Other Identifiers

7535

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id