NCT02300727

Brief Summary

Oral mucositis is a common side effect from cancer treatment. Patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy can get very painful sores in their mouth that compromise nutrition and oral hygiene as well as increase risk for infection, and can last for weeks. Currently, the only treatment for mucositis is oral hygiene to try to support recovery. Curcumin (also known as Turmeric) is a frequently-used spice in India and Southeast Asia. Studies in cells and animals have shown that it can reduce the amount of bacteria and can prevent inflammation. In this study, the investigators want to learn if a mouthwash made with curcumin is safe for people to use and if it can help their mucositis.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
6

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2015

Typical duration for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 21, 2014

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 25, 2014

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2015

Completed
3.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 25, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 25, 2018

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

May 31, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

May 31, 2019

Status Verified

May 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

3.7 years

First QC Date

November 21, 2014

Results QC Date

March 25, 2019

Last Update Submit

May 9, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

MucositisNeoplasmsCANCERCurcuminDrug TherapyANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants With Serious and Non-Serious Adverse Events

    Number of Participants with Serious and Non-Serious Adverse Events.

    reviewed weekly for 4 to 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Change in Toxicities Graded by Health Care Providers Using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 4.0

    Baseline, weekly for 5 to 7 weeks

  • Change in Subjective Patient Self-assessment of Pain.

    Baseline, weekly for 5 to 7 weeks

  • Change in Subjective Patient Self- Assessment of Oral Mucositis Measured by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) and World Health Organization's (WHO's) Oral Toxicity Scale (OTS)

    Baseline, weekly for 5 to 7 weeks

  • Change in Health Providers Assessment of Oral Mucositis and Healing Time Measured by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) and World Health Organization's (WHO's) Oral Toxicity Scale (OTS)

    Baseline, then weekly for 4 to 6 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Mouthwash-standard pharmacy preparation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Standard mouth wash preparation administered by ingested mouth rinse three times per day. The standard mouth rinse contains 40% Benadryl, 40% Maalox, and 20% of 1% Viscous Lidocaine.

Drug: Mouthwash-standard pharmacy preparation

Curcumin

EXPERIMENTAL

Curcumin (BCM-95) administered by ingested mouth rinse three times per day. Subjects will be in this arm at the previously determine maximum tolerated dose (MTD).

Drug: Curcumin

Curcumin-MTD

OTHER

Curcumin (BCM-95) administered by ingested mouth rinse. A total of 12-15 subjects will be in this arm to determine maximum tolerated dose (MTD). There will be 3 participant at each of 4 does levels (0.33g, 1g, 2g, 3g) per rinse, three times daily for 4-6 weeks. (additional 3 subjects if a dose-limiting toxicity occurs)

Drug: Curcumin-MTD

Interventions

0.33g-3g by ingested mouth wash three times per day for 4-6 weeks until unacceptable toxicity develops- to determine the maximum tolerated does (MTD).

Also known as: Curcumin, BCM-95, Tumeric
Curcumin-MTD

Standard mouth wash preparation administered by ingested mouth rinse three times per day. The standard mouth rinse contains 40% Benadryl, 40% Maalox, and 20% of 1% Viscous Lidocaine.

Also known as: no other name
Mouthwash-standard pharmacy preparation

After maximum tolerated dose (MTD) is determined, MTD by ingested mouth wash three times per day for 4-6 weeks until mucositis is resolved, disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity develops.

Also known as: BCM-95, Tumeric
Curcumin

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • ≥ grade 2 oral mucositis related to chemotherapy for cancer
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to review and sign a written informed consent document.
  • ≥ 18 years of age
  • Willingness to use adequate contraception prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation and for 30 days after the last dose for women of child-bearing potential and men

You may not qualify if:

  • Current use of therapeutic doses of anticoagulants such as warfarin or antiplatelet agents (prophylactic doses and agents are acceptable)
  • Biliary tract obstruction or cholelithiasis
  • History of gastric or duodenal ulcers or hyperacidity syndromes
  • AST or ALT \> 2 x ULN
  • Total bilirubin ≥ 2 x ULN
  • INR \> 1.5
  • Previous stem cell transplant (allogeneic or autologous)
  • Preexisting oral disease, such as active oral infection, trauma to the oral mucosa or oral - ulceration prior to chemotherapy
  • Known allergy/hypersensitivity to curcumin, yellow food coloring, or other members of the - Zingiberaceae (ginger) family
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Aurora BayCare Medical Center

Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54331, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

MucositisNeoplasms

Interventions

Curcumin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

GastroenteritisGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesMouth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DiarylheptanoidsHeptanesAlkanesHydrocarbons, AcyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsCatecholsPhenolsBenzene DerivativesHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, Cyclic

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dhimant Patel, MD
Organization
Aurora Health Care - Bay Area Medical Center

Study Officials

  • Dhimant Patel, MD

    Aurora BayCare Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Oncology Physician

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 21, 2014

First Posted

November 25, 2014

Study Start

February 1, 2015

Primary Completion

October 25, 2018

Study Completion

October 25, 2018

Last Updated

May 31, 2019

Results First Posted

May 31, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-05

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