Status:

TERMINATED

Effect of Oral 5-HTP Intake on Urinary 5-HIAA Excretion

Lead Sponsor:

University of Western Ontario, Canada

Conditions:

Carcinoid Tumors

Neuroendocrine Tumors

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This is a research study looking at the effect of 5-Hydroxy Tryptophan (5-HTP) on urine excretion of 5-Hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA). 5-HTP is a common over the counter product that is sold in natu...

Detailed Description

5-HTP is a common over the counter product that is sold in natural food stores and via the Internet. It is claimed to improve sleep problems, depression, anxiety, compulsive disorders, restless leg sy...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years and older
  • in good health

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy
  • Intake of drugs that affect 5-HIAA excretion in urine
  • Anti-depressants
  • Participation in other studies

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

September 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

8 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00227136

Start Date

May 1 2005

End Date

September 1 2005

Last Update

April 13 2018

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St. Joseph's Health Care

London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4V2