Maitake for Integrative Cancer Care

Last updated: November 8, 2024
Sponsor: The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Cancer

Treatment

Black Maitake Prothera

Clinical Study ID

NCT06323473
Maitake001
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Maitake is an edible mushroom that is used for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. Human and animal studies have shown Maitake may help improve immune function; however, its effectiveness in people with cancer is not clear. The investigators aim to measure if Maitake has any immunomodulatory effects when given alongside conventional systemic cancer therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Adults (≥18 years of age)

  2. Confirmed cancer diagnosis through biopsy or radiologic imaging

  3. Undergoing systemic treatment with either chemotherapy or CD4/6 inhibitors

  4. Currently receiving cancer treatment in Ontario, Canada

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Hematologic cancers

  2. Previously received any mushroom supplement within 6 months prior to enrolment

  3. Allergy to mushrooms or mushroom products

  4. Diagnosis of diabetes

  5. Currently taking hypoglycemic or anticoagulant medications

  6. Currently receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors

  7. Unable to attend in in-person visits in either Ottawa or Toronto

  8. Any reason which, under the discretion of the Qualified Investigator or delegate,would preclude the patient from participating

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Black Maitake Prothera
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
October 15, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 15, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • The Centre for Health Innovation

    Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0M7
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - Integrative Cancer Centre

    Toronto, Ontario M2K 1E2
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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