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NCT00682032 The Effect of Beta-glucan in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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NCT ID NCT00682032
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Louisville
Condition Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2008-10
Primary Completion 2025-04

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
beta-glucan

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 300 participants in total. It began in 2008-10 with a primary completion date of 2025-04.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine how beta-glucan affects the immune system in subjects with non-small cell lung cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

AIM 2: Inclusion Criteria: * suspected or definitive diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) * treatment naive or no treatment within 6 months prior to enrollment * able to swallow pills * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 3 * absolute neutrophil count (ANC) at least 1500/microl * able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document Exclusion Criteria: * history of hypersensitivity reactions attributed to beta-glucan * currently receiving continuous corticosteroids or other ongoing immunosuppressive therapy * presence of an uncontrolled intercurrent illness including but not limited to: ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements AIM 3: Inclusion Criteria: * resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as determined by a thoracic surgeon * treatment naive * able to swallow pills * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2 * must be an operative candidate * absolute neutrophil count (ANC) at least 1500/microl * able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document Exclusion Criteria: * history of hypersensitivity reactions attributed to beta-glucan * currently receiving continuous corticosteroids or other ongoing immunosuppressive therapy * presence of an uncontrolled intercurrent illness including but not limited to: ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Clinical Trials Office, Brown Cancer Center

✉ ctobcc@louisville.edu

📞 (502) 562-3429

Principal Investigator

Goetz H Kloecker, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

James Graham Brown Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT00682032 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Non Small Cell Lung Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT00682032 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT00682032 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ctobcc@louisville.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT00682032 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Louisville, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT00682032 clinical trial?

NCT00682032 is sponsored by University of Louisville. The principal investigator is Goetz H Kloecker, MD at James Graham Brown Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.

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