Black Raspberry Nectar for the Prevention of Lung Cancer BE WELL Study

  • STATUS
    Recruiting
  • participants needed
    42
  • sponsor
    Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Updated on 19 February 2024
cancer
vitamins
lung cancer
carcinoma
lung carcinoma

Summary

This trial studies how well black raspberry nectar works in changing the gut microbiome and in reducing inflammatory processes that may lead to lung cancer. Studying the effects of black raspberry beverage on inflammation may help doctors find strategies to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer.

Description

PRIMARY FEASIBILITY OBJECTIVE:

I. To evaluate the feasibility of establishing a diet intervention trial with longitudinal microbiome collection in Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) Lung Cancer Screening Clinic (OSUCCC-LCSC).

PRIMARY SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVE:

I. To determine the impact of the black raspberry (BRB) nectar intervention on the microbiome and inflammatory biomarkers.

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I: Patients receive BRB nectar orally (PO) twice daily (BID) for weeks 0-4 and then receive placebo PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.

ARM II: Patients receive placebo PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.

Details
Condition Lung Neoplasm, Tobacco-Related Carcinoma
Age 55-77 years
Treatment Questionnaire Administration, Biospecimen Collection, Nutritional Supplementation, Placebo Administration
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04267874
SponsorOhio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Last Modified on19 February 2024

Eligibility

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Inclusion Criteria

Have a 30 pack-year smoking history
Be either a current smoker or a former smoker that quit in the last 15 years. Any individual who is currently smoking and has smoked more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime will be identified as a current smoker
Agree to consume a standardized vitamin / mineral supplement and avoid other nutritional, dietary or alternative medications / supplements / probiotics for the duration of the study
Agree to follow a berry-free / controlled phenolic diet and to document consumption of polyphenolic foods each day of the study using a simple daily form

Exclusion Criteria

Person has an allergy to any berries, pectin, or food colorants apples,as well as kiwi fruit, strawberries, soy sauce, pine nuts, almonds, cherries, peaches, blackberries, pears
Person states that they are not a
Current smoker: active cigarette smoker who has smoked more than 30 pack-years in the last 15 years OR
Former smoker: not a current smoker active cigarette smoker who has smoked more than 30 pack years in the last 15 years
Person is unwilling to follow a berry-free/controlled polyphenol diet while on study
Person has history of metabolic disorders (diabetes, hyper/hypo-thyroidism, etc.); digestive illness which may result in nutrient malabsorption (Crohn's disease, Celiac, renal/hepatic insufficiency, short bowel, etc.); disorders that affect connective tissues; or blood clotting disorders
Person has allergy or food intolerance to ingredients in study products (black raspberries or other berries)
Person is on a regimen of any of the following medications
Immunosuppressants, bisphosphonates, or steroids
Anticoagulants (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban)
Probiotics
Person is undergoing treatment for cancer in any form
Person is currently pregnant or nursing or plans to become pregnant during this study
Person plans to enter smoking cessation or change their smoking status during the course of the study
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