Efficacy of Lentinula Edodes-Derived Supplement (AHCC®) in Promoting Negativity of Persistent HPV Infection

NCT ID: NCT06752083

Last Updated: 2024-12-30

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

219 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-01-02

Study Completion Date

2024-12-15

Brief Summary

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This retrospective, multicenter clinical study evaluates the efficacy and safety of an AHCC®-based supplement derived from Lentinula edodes in promoting the negativity of persistent HPV infection lasting more than six months. The study involves three groups: unvaccinated participants receiving AHCC®, vaccinated participants receiving both AHCC® and the HPV vaccine, and vaccinated participants receiving only the HPV vaccine.

Detailed Description

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The study investigates the ability of AHCC® (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) to support immune modulation and promote negativity of persistent HPV infections, which are associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer. Participants are categorized into three groups based on vaccination and supplement use. Outcomes include the proportion of participants achieving HPV negativity and the safety and tolerability of the supplement over a 4-6 month period. The study aims to evaluate the potential of AHCC® as a complementary approach for managing persistent HPV infection.

Conditions

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HPV Infection

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Unvaccinated with AHCC® Supplement

Participants receiving 3 capsules of AHCC® daily for 4-6 months. These participants were unvaccinated prior to the study and were treated with the dietary supplement to evaluate its impact on HPV negativity.

AHCC® (Active Hexose Correlated Compound)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

3 capsules of AHCC® daily for 4-6 months to support immune modulation and promote HPV negativity.

Vaccinated with AHCC® Supplement

Participants receiving both the Gardasil 9® vaccine and 3 capsules of AHCC® daily for 6 months. This group evaluates the combined impact of vaccination and dietary supplementation on HPV negativity.

AHCC® (Active Hexose Correlated Compound)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

3 capsules of AHCC® daily for 4-6 months to support immune modulation and promote HPV negativity.

Gardasil 9®

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Administration of the nonavalent HPV vaccine to provide protection against high-risk HPV genotypes.

Vaccinated Only

Participants receiving only the Gardasil 9® vaccine without any AHCC® supplementation. This group serves as a comparator to evaluate the effects of the dietary supplement.

Gardasil 9®

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Administration of the nonavalent HPV vaccine to provide protection against high-risk HPV genotypes.

Interventions

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AHCC® (Active Hexose Correlated Compound)

3 capsules of AHCC® daily for 4-6 months to support immune modulation and promote HPV negativity.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Gardasil 9®

Administration of the nonavalent HPV vaccine to provide protection against high-risk HPV genotypes.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Other Intervention Names

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Lentinula edodes supplement, Papion®

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female participants aged 18 years or older.
* Persistent HPV infection for at least 6 continuous months, confirmed by DNA-HPV testing.
* No prior treatment for cervical lesions via conization.
* No prior HPV vaccination

Exclusion Criteria

* Current or planned pregnancy during the study period.
* Immunocompromised status, including known HIV infection.
* Severe or high-grade cervical lesions.
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to AHCC® or vaccine components.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Università degli Studi dell'Insubria

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr. Amjad Khan

Professor of Clinical Biochemistry and Experimental Medicine

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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University of Insubria

Varese, , Italy

Site Status

Countries

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Italy

References

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Gau VL, Benninger MS. Potential Role for Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) in Treatment of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. J Voice. 2022 Jul;36(4):441-442. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.05.004. Epub 2022 Jun 27. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35773058 (View on PubMed)

Smith JA, Mathew L, Gaikwad A, Rech B, Burney MN, Faro JP, Lucci JA 3rd, Bai Y, Olsen RJ, Byrd TT. From Bench to Bedside: Evaluation of AHCC Supplementation to Modulate the Host Immunity to Clear High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infections. Front Oncol. 2019 Mar 20;9:173. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2019.00173. eCollection 2019.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30949451 (View on PubMed)

Smith JA, Gaikwad AA, Mathew L, Rech B, Faro JP, Lucci JA 3rd, Bai Y, Olsen RJ, Byrd TT. AHCC(R) Supplementation to Support Immune Function to Clear Persistent Human Papillomavirus Infections. Front Oncol. 2022 Jun 22;12:881902. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.881902. eCollection 2022.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35814366 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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117_22.112024_Papion®

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id