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Green Tea for Prostate Cancer
Study Summary
This trial looks at whether green tea catechins can prevent prostate cancer from progressing in men who are being closely monitored for the disease.
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- I am willing to stop my current vitamins and use the study's supplements.I am scheduled for a prostate biopsy 6 months after starting treatment in this study.I am on a watchful waiting plan for my early-stage cancer.I have not received any treatment for prostate cancer before.I have no history of kidney or liver diseases, including hepatitis B or C.My prostate cancer has not spread to distant parts of my body.I am following a watchful waiting plan for my cancer, as recommended.My prostate cancer diagnosis was confirmed with a biopsy.I am scheduled for a prostate biopsy 6 months after starting treatment.I haven't had hormone, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, or radiation in the last 2 years.I am fully active or can carry out light work.I am willing to stop my current vitamins and use those provided by the study.I am HIV-positive, on treatment, and my viral load is undetectable.I am using contraception or abstaining from sex.I have a preserved tissue sample from my tumor for testing.My tumor sample is ready to be sent to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center.My Gleason score and Ki-67 levels will be confirmed by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center.My prostate cancer was confirmed with a biopsy showing cancer in at least one of the samples.You have a serum PSA < 10 ng/mL or a PSAD < 0.15 ng/mL/ g obtained within 30 days of registration.You need to limit your tea intake to less than three 8oz servings of hot or iced tea each week.
- Group 1: Arm A (green tea catechins)
- Group 2: Arm B (placebo)
- 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.
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How many participants are engaging in this trial's protocol?
"The current study necessitates 360 patients that meet particular eligibility requirements to partake. Potential participants may join from The Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown, Pennsylvania."
In which areas is this clinical investigation being conducted?
"At this time, the clinical trial is accepting enrollees in 100 cities. Among them are Urbana, Allentown and Stillwater as well as many others. To reduce travel requirements for participants, it's advised to pick a medical centre that lies close by."
Are there still opportunities for participation in this research program?
"Yes, this trial is currently accepting participants. It was initially posted on May 20th 2021 and the most recent update occured on August 10th 2022 according to clinicaltrials.gov"
Is Sinecatechins officially certified by the FDA?
"Although Phase 2 trials have demonstrated safety, the efficacy of Sinecatechins has yet to be backed up by clinical data. Therefore, our team at Power gave it a score of two on the risk scale."
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