RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04513028
Beta Glucan's Effect on Pembrolizumab Immunologic Response in Stage III-IV Melanoma
Sponsor
Kelly McMasters
Enrollment
30 participants
Start Date
Nov 3, 2020
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine how beta-glucan affects the immune system in subjects with melanoma.
Eligibility
Min Age: 18 Years
Plain Language Summary
Simplified for easier understanding
This study is exploring whether adding beta-glucan (a natural supplement found in oats and mushrooms) can improve how well the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab works in people with advanced melanoma (stage III or IV skin cancer).
**You may be eligible if...**
- You have been diagnosed with stage III or IV melanoma
- You are currently starting or continuing pembrolizumab as a treatment and show no active signs of disease
- You are 18 years or older
- You are able to swallow pills
- You are in good enough health to participate
**You may NOT be eligible if...**
- You have had an allergic reaction to beta-glucan before
- You are currently taking ongoing immune-suppressing medications
Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.
This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.
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Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTBeta-Glucan
500mg (1 capsule) by mouth twice a day for 21 days.
Locations(1)
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NCT04513028
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