Feasibility of a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet for Patients With Low-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Feasibility of a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Dietary Intervention for Patients With Low-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

This study will evaluate the feasibility of an 8-week vegan whole-food, plant-based dietary intervention in subjects with low risk CLL who are undergoing observation. Over the course of 8 weeks, participants will attend weekly group cooking classes via Zoom lead by a RD. Participants will also attend weekly individual meetings with a health coaches to assist with adherence to the dietary intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have a diagnosis of low-risk CLL according to the modified Rai staging criteria for a minimum of 12 months and are currently undergoing observation.
• Access to a computer or tablet and Zoom.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have active disease and are currently receiving pharmacologic treatment for CLL
• Have previously received treatment for CLL
• Are currently following a vegan or vegetarian diet
• A previous or current diagnosis of disordered eating including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
• A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes
• A diagnosis of Insulin dependent type 2 diabetes
• Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant