Green Tea Extract and Prostate Cancer

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Prostate Cancer

In brief

The purpose of the study is to see if a green tea extract can beneficially alter several markers of cancer risk and progression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00676780

Run by

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

People needed

33

Starts

2004-05-01

Expected to finish

2008-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-08-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• recent biopsy positive for prostate cancer
• scheduled for prostatectomy
• must be able to swallow capsules
• Palpable mass by digital rectal examination (DRE)
• Ability to give informed consent and willingness to adhere to study protocol
• Age ≥ 18 years and less than 75

You may not qualify if…

• abnormal liver function
• Prior hormonal or surgical therapy for prostate cancer
• Liver or kidney problems that would interfere with metabolism of study drug
• Any condition that would hamper informed consent or ability to comply with study protocol
• Participation in another research study in the last three months
• Known malignancy at any site other than prostate
• Recent consumption of green tea (5 or more cups per day, within one week prior to biopsy)

Where it is running

• LSU Health Sciences Center — Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

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