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.
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United States
California
Sacramento
University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer CenterStatus: Temporarily closed to accrual
Contact: Hui Chen
Phone: 916-703-5576
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To examine the feasibility of conducting a randomized placebo-controlled trial of cultured Lentinula edodes mycelia extract (active hexose correlated compound [AHCC]) supplementation in ovarian cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To determine participant adherence to study treatment.
II. To evaluate participant adherence to completing the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) assessments.
III. To examine self-reported acceptability of trial participation.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:
I. To compare the effect of AHCC versus (vs) placebo on health-related quality of life (HRQOL).
II. To examine the rate of adverse events during chemotherapy in participants taking AHCC vs placebo.
III. To compare differences in chemotherapy administration in participants taking AHCC vs placebo.
IV. To obtain preliminary assessment of anti-tumor activity of taking AHCC compared to placebo in ovarian cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy.
V. To obtain exploratory information regarding up or down regulation of the immune system.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.
Arm I: Patients receive AHCC orally (PO) once daily (QD) while on study. Cycles repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo blood sample collection during screening and on study.
Arm II: Patients receive placebo PO QD while on study. Cycles repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo blood sample collection during screening and on study.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 3 months for 2 years.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typesupportive care
Lead OrganizationUniversity of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorHui Chen