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Phase 2 N=45 Randomized Triple-blind Prevention

Effects of Sulforaphane on Normal Prostate Tissue

Prostate Cancer

Enrolled (actual)
45
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Gene Expression of Phase II Enzymes — -0.36; 0.26; 0.15; -0.59 -fold change in expression

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
High Sulforaphane Extract (Broccoli Sprout Extract) (Drug); Microcrystalline Cellulose NF (placebo) (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 40+ yrs
Sex
Male
Sponsor
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Primary completion
May 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Gene Expression of Phase II Enzymes
-0.36; 0.26; 0.15; -0.59; -0.02; 0.42
PRIMARY
Lipid Oxidation
PRIMARY
DNA Oxidation
PRIMARY
DHT Levels
2.09; 19.33
PRIMARY
Testosterone Levels
-36.79; 5.75
PRIMARY
3-alpha-diol Gluconate Levels
-0.69; 0.39

Summary

The investigators proposed to identify the biological effects of a high-sulforaphane broccoli sprout extract in normal prostate tissue. The investigators hypothesize that consumption of high-sulforaphane broccoli sprout extract every other day will inhibit growth of prostate cancer cells.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Men aged 40-75 years
  • Low or intermediate grade prostate cancer (as defined by Gleason sum less than or equal to 7) and clinical stage T1 or T2
  • Serum Prostate specific antigen less than 20 ng/ml
  • Have elected radical prostatectomy, Brachytherapy or active surveillance as their primary treatment

Exclusion Criteria

  • No current physician diagnosed disease (including but not limited to): kidney disease requiring dialysis, cognitive deficits, substance abuse
  • BMI 40 kg/m2
  • Use of any hormonal treatments, including but not limited to testosterone
  • Any previous cancer diagnosis or treatment within the previous five years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer
  • Inability or unwillingness to eat a diet that is free of Brassica vegetables for the duration of the study
  • Use of any dietary supplements other than a multivitamin (including herbal preparations)
  • Allergy to cruciferous vegetables or any of the specific fillers used in the placebo
  • Usual consumption of > 5 servings per week of Brassica vegetables
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00946309). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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