Clinical trial · Observational
Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Among Women Attending Mammographic Screening
Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Among Women Attending Mammographic Screening in the "Prevention Caravan" by Komen Italy: a Cross-sectional Study
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
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
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Prevention | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle and Nutrition Promotion | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (0)
[]Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Adherence to the MedDiet
- timeFrame
- At the moment of enrollment
- description
- To assess adherence to the MedDiet, as measured by the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) questionnaire, among women participating in mammographic screenings organized by the "Prevention Caravan" program. Adherence to the MedDiet was evaluated using the 14-item MEDAS questionnaire (S), a validated tool designed to assess specific dietary behaviors-including the consumption of olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, white meat, and wine-as well as the intake of foods considered inconsistent with the Mediterranean dietary pattern, such as red meat, butter, and sugar-sweetened beverages. Each item is scored as 0 or 1 based on the participant's response, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 14. Higher scores indicate greater adherence: scores above 10 are classified as excellent, scores between 8 and 10 as good, and scores below 8 as poor adherence to the MedDiet.
Secondary outcomes (2)
- measure
- MedDiet adherence levels across different categories of known breast cancer risk factors
- timeFrame
- At the moment of enrollment
- description
- To assess the frequency of MedDiet adherence levels across different categories of known breast cancer risk factors
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
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.
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