Green Tea Extract and Prostate Cancer

NCT ID: NCT00676780

Last Updated: 2012-08-08

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

33 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2004-05-31

Study Completion Date

2008-12-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to see if a green tea extract can beneficially alter several markers of cancer risk and progression.

Detailed Description

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To evaluate the short-term effects of a daily dose of Polyphenon E administered during the interval between prostate biopsy and radical prostatectomy in men with recently diagnosed prostate cancer. Endpoints will be changes in serum and tissue biomarkers related to progression of cancer.

The effect of Polyphenon E on tumor cell c-Met expression and phosphorylation is the primary objective. Secondary objectives include the effects on the other tissue and serum biomarkers. Evaluation of the safety and tolerability of Polyphenon E in this subject population is another objective.

1.1 Determine the effects of Polyphenon E on tumor cell c-Met expression and phosphorylation levels in patients with prostate cancer 1.2 Determine the effects of Polyphenon E on PI-3K activation in patients with prostate cancer 1.3 Determine the effects of Polyphenon E on MAPK activation in patients with prostate cancer 1.4 Determine the effects of Polyphenon E on expression levels of other proteins involved in motility and invasion such as Rho GTPases and extracellular proteinases in patients with prostate cancer 1.5 Determine the effects of Polyphenon E on markers of angiogenesis in patients with prostate cancer 1.6 Determine the effects of Polyphenon E on serum Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in patients with prostate cancer 1.7 Determine the effects of Polyphenon E on other serum markers: C-reactive protein (CRP), Insulin-Like Growth factor I (IGF-I), Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 (IGFBP-3), Hepatocyte Growth Factor HGF 1.8 Evaluate the safety and tolerability of Polyphenon E in this subject population

Conditions

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Prostate Cancer

Keywords

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EGCG polyphenols biomarkers prostate specific antigen

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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ECGC Extract

Single arm for a phase II study

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Polyphenon E (EGCG)

Intervention Type DRUG

4 capsules daily with a meal for the duration of the study

Interventions

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Polyphenon E (EGCG)

4 capsules daily with a meal for the duration of the study

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Polyphenon E

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* recent biopsy positive for prostate cancer
* scheduled for prostatectomy
* must be able to swallow capsules
* Palpable mass by digital rectal examination (DRE)
* Ability to give informed consent and willingness to adhere to study protocol
* Age ≥ 18 years and less than 75

Exclusion Criteria

* abnormal liver function
* Prior hormonal or surgical therapy for prostate cancer
* Liver or kidney problems that would interfere with metabolism of study drug
* Any condition that would hamper informed consent or ability to comply with study protocol
* Participation in another research study in the last three months
* Known malignancy at any site other than prostate
* Recent consumption of green tea (5 or more cups per day, within one week prior to biopsy)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Polyphenon Pharma

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jerry McLarty

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Jerry W McLarty, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

LSUHSC Shreveport

Locations

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LSU Health Sciences Center

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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McLarty J, Bigelow RL, Smith M, Elmajian D, Ankem M, Cardelli JA. Tea polyphenols decrease serum levels of prostate-specific antigen, hepatocyte growth factor, and vascular endothelial growth factor in prostate cancer patients and inhibit production of hepatocyte growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor in vitro. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2009 Jul;2(7):673-82. doi: 10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-08-0167. Epub 2009 Jun 19.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 19542190 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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H04-176

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id