Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Aborption and Metabolism of Lyophilized Black Raspberry Food Products in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Conditions:

Stage I Prostate Cancer

Stage IIA Prostate Cancer

Eligibility:

MALE

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

This Phase I/Ib trial is studying the absorption and metabolism of phytochemicals found in black raspberries in men undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. This knowledge will help us design future ch...

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To conduct a dose-escalation study to determine safety and compliance of varying lyophilized black raspberry (LBR) delivery vehicles (a gummy confection and a nectar) at two di...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Have biopsy proven carcinoma of the prostate
  • Have chosen a radical prostatectomy for treatment of their disease after the medical team has presented all possible treatment options
  • Not be receiving neoadjuvant hormonal or chemotherapy (other clinical trials)
  • Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1
  • Not currently taking berry dietary supplements, or "alternative" products (Acai berry, pomegranate, black raspberry, Optiberry, Juice Plus)
  • Have BUN/Cr (blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine) within normal limits
  • Have liver enzymes within normal limits
  • Have complete blood count (CBC) within normal limits
  • Have prothrombin time/partial thromboplastin time (PT/PTT/INR) within normal limits
  • Voluntarily agree to participate and sign an informed consent document
  • Agree to have prostate biopsy blocks provided to the study for evaluation
  • Agree to consume a standardized vitamin and mineral supplement and avoid other nutrition, dietary, or alternative medications/supplements for the duration of the study
  • Agree to follow a controlled polyphenolic and/ or ellagitannin diet

Exclusion

  • Have an active malignancy other than prostate cancer that requires therapy
  • Have a prostate biopsy with less than 5% cancer involvement
  • Have a history of traumatic or surgical castration
  • Have a history of pituitary hormone diseases that currently require supplemental hormonal administration (thyroid hormones, adrenocorticotropic hormone \[ACTH\], growth hormone) or other endocrine disorders requiring hormone administration with the exception of diabetes and osteoporosis
  • Are taking certain medications; no concurrent finasteride (Proscar) or other hormonal agents for chemoprevention/treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH); utilizing prescription medications for urinary outlet obstructive symptoms will not be permitted; the use of non-prescription substances to improve urinary tract symptoms will not be permitted (i.e. Saw Palmetto, other herbal, alternative products)
  • Have a known allergy to black raspberries, corn, and wheat products or those who have never consumed any of these products
  • Have active metabolic or digestive illnesses such as malabsorptive disorders (Crohn's, Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome \[IBS\]), renal insufficiency, hepatic insufficiency, cachexia, or short bowel syndrome
  • Have significant loss of gastrointestinal organs due to surgery, except for appendix
  • Have altered immunity such as autoimmune disorders, cancer, anemia, hemophilia, and blood dyscrasias
  • Have noticeable open lesions in the oral cavity, sores that have not healed for more than 2 months or have a history of leukoplakia, tumors of the buccal cavity, throat, and lips
  • Have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), pain with swallowing (odynophagia), salivary gland dysfunction, or xerostomia (dry mouth)
  • Are taking medications that inhibit clotting (warfarin sodium) or using prescribed oral rinses (Peridex)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 17 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

56 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01823562

Start Date

October 17 2012

End Date

June 1 2025

Last Update

March 4 2025

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Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210