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Standardized Extract of Cultured Lentinula edodes mycelia for Improving Quality of Life in Patients with Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Peritoneal Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy

Trial Status: active

This trial tests the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled study of cultured Lentinula edodes mycelia (active hexose correlated compound [AHCC]) or placebo in women with ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. This trial also evaluates whether AHCC helps with the side effects of chemotherapy. Placebo is an inactive substance or other intervention that looks the same as, and is given the same way as, an active drug or treatment being tested. Randomized means treatment between placebo or AHCC will be chosen by chance, like flipping a coin. The effects of the active drug or other intervention are compared to the effects of the placebo. AHCC is a dietary supplement made of shiitake mushroom extract. There is preclinical and some clinical evidence that it may improve kidney and immune function while also possibly decreasing side effects from chemotherapy, such as hepatotoxicity (toxic effect on liver) and myelosuppression which is a condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Giving AHCC may improve the quality of life in ovarian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.