120 Participants Needed

Kaempferol for Healthy Subjects

(KAPE Trial)

Recruiting at 2 trial locations
AB
RS
Overseen ByRobert Schwartz, MD PhD
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study is a multi-site clinical trial designed to evaluate how the body absorbs and processes Kaempferol, a naturally occurring compound found in many plant-based foods. The primary purpose of the study is to measure the pharmacokinetics and biological absorption of Kaempferol in healthy adults.

Participants will receive Kaempferol and undergo scheduled blood and urine collections over a short study period. These samples will be used to measure Kaempferol levels in the body and to assess safety and tolerability. In addition, selected biological samples will be analyzed to explore molecular changes associated with Kaempferol exposure using advanced laboratory methods.

The study will be conducted at multiple research centers in the United States using a standardized protocol to ensure consistency across sites. The information collected will help improve understanding of how Kaempferol is absorbed and metabolized in humans and will support future research and regulatory evaluation.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Afshin Beheshti, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Pittsburgh

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Healthy adults aged 18 to 70 who understand the study and agree to its procedures, including dietary restrictions, clinic visits, blood draws, urine collection, and follow-ups. Participants must avoid certain foods, drinks, and supplements as outlined in the protocol.

Inclusion Criteria

I am healthy based on recent medical exams.
I am willing to follow dietary restrictions during the study.
I am willing and able to follow all study requirements, including diet, visits, and tests.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive oral Kaempferol administered as capsules once daily for 8 days with scheduled blood and urine collections

1 week
Daily visits for 8 days

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including assessment of adverse events and laboratory evaluations

2 weeks
1-2 visits (in-person)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Kaempferol

Trial Overview

The trial is studying how Kaempferol—a compound found in plants—is absorbed and processed by healthy adults. It involves taking Kaempferol followed by regular blood and urine tests to measure its levels in the body.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Kaempferol Intervention ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Pittsburgh

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,820
Recruited
16,360,000+

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Industry Sponsor

Trials
206
Recruited
97,700+
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Tarek Rabah

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Chief Executive Officer since 2022

BS in Biology and BA in Business from the American University of Beirut, MBA from McGill University

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John Kraus

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

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