RecruitingPhase 2NCT05411718
A Phase IIa Randomized, Double-Blinded Clinical Trial of Naproxen or Aspirin for Cancer Immune Interception in Lynch Syndrome
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Enrollment
40 participants
Start Date
Mar 21, 2023
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
To learn about the effects of naproxen and aspirin on the normal colon in people with Lynch Syndrome.
Eligibility
Min Age: 18 Years
Plain Language Summary
Simplified for easier understanding
This study is testing whether naproxen (a common anti-inflammatory painkiller) or aspirin can help prevent cancer from developing in people with Lynch syndrome — an inherited condition that significantly raises the risk of colon, uterine, and other cancers.
**You may be eligible if...**
- You have been diagnosed with Lynch syndrome (carrying a mutation in a mismatch repair gene: MLH1, MSH2, EPCAM, MSH6, or PMS2)
- Or you have had a Lynch-syndrome-related precancerous polyp or cancer that was confirmed through special testing
**You may NOT be eligible if...**
- You cannot take naproxen or aspirin (e.g., due to stomach ulcers, kidney problems, or allergies)
- You have active cancer requiring other treatment
- You have other conditions that make taking these medications unsafe
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
DRUGNaproxen
Given by PO
DRUGAspirin
Given by PO
Locations(1)
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NCT05411718