NCT02575391

Brief Summary

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.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
7

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2009

Typical duration for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2009

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2012

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 25, 2015

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 14, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

October 14, 2015

Status Verified

October 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

2.9 years

First QC Date

September 25, 2015

Last Update Submit

October 9, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

L-Glutaminechemotherapyradiotherapytherapeutic toxicity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Measurement of Tolerability

    Estimated portion consumption on a daily basis was obtained to determine if the WFI could be tolerated by participants.

    Eight (8) weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Esophagitis Grading

    Eight (8) weeks

  • Treatment Break Measurement

    Eight (8) weeks

Study Arms (1)

Whole Food Intervention Treated

EXPERIMENTAL

Group of participants given the experimental WFI along with standard cancer treatment.

Dietary Supplement: Whole Food Intervention

Interventions

Whole Food InterventionDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

A combination of honey, glutamine, probiotics, and butter was administered to participants undergoing cancer.

Whole Food Intervention Treated

Eligibility Criteria

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

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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

The Oregon Clinic, Providence Portland Cancer Center

Portland, Oregon, 97213, United States

Location

Integrative Medicine Program, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Esophagitis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesGastroenteritis

Study Officials

  • Miles H Hassell, MD

    Providence Health & Services

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 25, 2015

First Posted

October 14, 2015

Study Start

October 1, 2009

Primary Completion

September 1, 2012

Study Completion

September 1, 2012

Last Updated

October 14, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-10

Locations