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Curcumin for Prostate Cancer
Study Summary
This trial will test whether the spice curcumin can help prevent cancer progression in men with prostate cancer.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have a history of stomach ulcers but have been on stable GERD medication for 2 months.My prostate cancer is low-risk and confirmed by biopsy.My prostate is larger than 150 grams.I have had treatment for prostate cancer before.I am currently taking Curcumin and do not plan to stop during the study.I am between 40 and 89 years old.I had a biopsy in the last year with ≤4 cancerous cores.I had my gallbladder removed or have no history of gallbladder issues.I am on blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder, but I can take 81 mg of Aspirin.My cancer is in an early stage, but not the earliest.I am not using anabolic steroids or drugs that block male hormones.I have not used any 5α-reductase inhibitors in the last 6 months.My prostate cancer has a low Gleason score without aggressive patterns.You are expected to live for more than 5 years.
- Group 1: Curcumin
- Group 2: Placebo
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people have been approached to join this clinical trial?
"That is correct, the online information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this research is actively looking for volunteers. The trial was established on March 11th, 2019 and the most recent update was on September 26th, 2020.291 individuals are needed for the study taking place at a single site."
Are there presently opportunities for new volunteers in this trial?
"The latest information from clinicaltrials.gov seems to show that this trial is still actively looking for participants. This trial was first posted on March 11th, 2019 and was updated as recently as September 26th, 2020. They are looking to enroll 291 people total at 1 location."
Does this research include people who are octogenarians or younger?
"Individuals who are over the age of 40 and under 89 years old are being recruited for this study."
What is the evidence that Curcumin is effective?
"Curcumin, which is being trialed in 21 locations, has 17 ongoing clinical trials with 3 in Phase 3. A majority of these studies are based in Farmington Hills, Michigan."
Has Curcumin received the official green light from the FDA?
"Curcumin has been given a safety rating of 3. This is based on it being a phase 3 trial, which means that while there is data supporting efficacy, there are also multiple rounds of data supporting safety."
How can I volunteer for this experiment?
"To be eligible for this prostate cancer study, men must be between 40 and 89 years old. Currently, there are 291 open spots for volunteers."
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