The Effects of Whole Food Intervention on Mucositis in Patients Treated for Thoracic Cancer

Stopped early · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Esophagitis

In brief

This study will evaluate whether a Whole Food Intervention reduces the frequency or severity of esophagitis in patients receiving treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. The Whole Food Intervention consists of yogurt, butter, honey, vanilla, and glutamine with 3 portioning cups, equal to approximately 12 ounces, taken daily before starting radiation therapy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02575391

Run by

Providence Health & Services

People needed

7

Starts

2009-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-10-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Histopathologically confirmed diagnosis of thoracic carcinoma
• Scheduled to undergo continuous daily course of radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy
• No other serious concurrent medical illness as determined by the Principle Investigator
• Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 500/mm3
• Platelet count ≥ 50,000/mm3
• No history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
• No prior hypersensitivity reaction to compound components

You may not qualify if…

• Dislike of the available forms of the WFI
• Allergy or food intolerance relevant to the ingredients
• Lack of access to refrigerated storage for the WFI
• Inability or unwillingness to participate twice a week
• Inability to swallow
• Undergoing treatment for HIV with HIV medications
• Ongoing alcohol and/or drug abuse

Where it is running

• The Oregon Clinic, Providence Portland Cancer Center — Portland, Oregon, United States
• Integrative Medicine Program, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center — Portland, Oregon, United States

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