Role of Soy Supplementation in Prostate Cancer Development
Completed · Phase 3 · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Prostate Neoplasm
In brief
This is a randomized study evaluating the effectiveness and direct effect a commercial soy supplement has on prostate cancer and normal prostate tissue. Patient will be randomized it either receive placebo or a commercial soy supplement for 2-4 weeks prior to the planned surgery for treatment of their prostate cancer. Patient's blood and prostate tissue will be evaluated to determine the effects of the soy supplement on the prostate tissue.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00255125
- Run by
- VA Office of Research and Development
- People needed
- 86
- Starts
- 2005-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2009-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-06-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Histologically proven prostate cancer.
- Surgical candidate for prostatectomy.
- During study period, must agree not to take new supplements.
- No concurrent chemotherapy, radiation or hormonal therapy.
- No history of prior allergy to soy based products.
- Must not have been taking soy supplements or soy isoflavones within 90 days prior to study enrollment.
- Must be able to safely be on study supplements for period of at least two weeks prior to scheduled prostatectomy.
- Must give written and informed consent in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines.
You may not qualify if…
- During study period, must agree not to take new supplements.
- No concurrent chemotherapy, radiation or hormonal therapy.
- No history of prior allergy to soy based products.
- Must not have been taking soy supplements or soy isoflavones within 90 days prior to study enrollment.
- Must be able to safely be on study supplements for period of at least two weeks prior to scheduled
Where it is running
- VA Medical Center, Kansas City MO — Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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