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The Beans to Enrich the Gut Microbiome vs. Obesity's Negative Effects (BE GONE) Trial
NCT02843425 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
You are being asked to take part in this study because either you are a survivor who has a previous history of colorectal cancer or an MD Anderson patient who had a precancerous colorectal polyp or you have a previous history of colorectal cancer, and you have a current adult body mass index (BMI) score of 25 or higher. The BMI score is used as an indicator of the level of body fat, based on height and weight. The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if eating canned, pre-cooked beans can help improve the levels of healthy bacteria in the digestive system and reduce the effects of obesity on cancer risk. This is an investigational study. Up to 80 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part at MD Anderson.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Regular Diet
- OTHER Navy Beans (Canned)
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 71 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-07-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-04-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02843425
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02843425 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 71 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Colorectal Cancer Prevention appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Regular Diet is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02843425 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Texas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02843425 about?
NCT02843425 is a clinical study titled "The Beans to Enrich the Gut Microbiome vs. Obesity's Negative Effects (BE GONE) Trial". You are being asked to take part in this study because either you are a survivor who has a previous history of colorectal cancer or an MD Anderson patient who had a precancerous colorectal polyp or you have a previous history of colorectal cancer, and you have a current adult body mass index (BMI) s...
What is the current status of trial NCT02843425?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 71 participants. The study started on 2016-07-25. Estimated completion is 2027-04-01.
What conditions does trial NCT02843425 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer Prevention. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02843425?
The interventions under investigation include: Regular Diet (OTHER), Navy Beans (Canned) (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02843425?
This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02843425 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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