RecruitingPhase 3NCT02064673

Adjuvant Curcumin to Assess Recurrence Free Survival in Patients Who Have Had a Radical Prostatectomy

Randomized Trial of Adjuvant Curcumin After Prostatectomy


Sponsor

yair lotan

Enrollment

650 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2014

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a prospective study to determine if the adjuvant use of Curcumin improves recurrence-free survival.


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether taking curcumin — a natural compound found in turmeric with anti-inflammatory properties — after surgery for colon cancer can help prevent the cancer from coming back. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with colon cancer and had surgery to remove the tumor - There is no evidence that cancer remains after surgery - You are willing to take a daily curcumin supplement for an extended period - You are at least 18 years old and in reasonably good health - Your liver and kidney function are within normal ranges **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had prior chemotherapy or radiation therapy for colon cancer before surgery - You have signs that cancer is still present after surgery - You have significant gastrointestinal conditions (such as inflammatory bowel disease) that might affect how you absorb the supplement - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You are taking medications that could interact significantly with curcumin (such as blood thinners) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGCurcumin

Curcumin or placebo 500mg by mouth twice a day for 6 months

DRUGplacebo

placebo orally twice a day


Locations(1)

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

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