The Specific Role of Isoflavones in Reducing Prostate Cancer Risk

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Specific Role of Isoflavones in Reducing Prostate Cancer Risk

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00617617
• Other study ID #: MCC-12835
• Secondary ID: NCI #4031CA 8192
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• First received: February 5, 2008
• Last updated: September 21, 2012
• Start date: February 2002
• Est. completion date: May 2007

Study information

• Verified date: February 2010
• Source: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Institutional Review Board
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine if giving men with early stage (Grade 1-2) prostate cancer dietary supplement from soybeans called isoflavones, will change their blood hormone levels. Isoflavones are substances found in a high concentration in soybeans that are converted in the intestines to hormone-like compounds which are similar to estrogen. They are also thought to have cancer fighting properties. Clinical trials suggest that isoflavones can increase certain sex hormones, which results in the slower production of prostate cancer cells. This study will determine if adding isoflavones (supplied as Prevastein HC®) 80 mg/day in a pill form can change your risk factors that cause early stage prostate cancer to progress to more advanced disease.

Description:

To prevent biasing the outcome of the study, this is a double-blind study design, where both the trialists and the participants are blinded to the specific nature of the product (isoflavones and placebo). Participants in both groups will be discouraged from increasing their intake of dietary isoflavones in the form of tofu, soy beans, soy milk, etc. In addition, the intervention does not include active counseling on dietary modification and supplementation of any one group. Monthly appointments will be made for all participants for data collection and toxicity assessment.

Schema:

This is a controlled, randomized, double blinded clinical trial, having one experimental and one control group (n - 75/arm). Participants in the experimental group will consume an isoflavones supplement in the form of Prevastein HC®, which will deliver 80 mgs (40 mg/dose) biologically active isoflavones and those in the control group will receive an identical placebo. The isoflavones supplement and the placebo tablets will be manufactured and packaged by Cognis Corporation.

1. Isoflavones will be supplied at no charge by Cognis Corporation, LaGrange, Illinois as Prevastein HC®. Each Prevastein HC® tablet delivers 20 mg biologically active isoflavones, which is available for absorption. Participants will consume 2 tablets twice daily (with meals) in addition to their usual diet.

2. Placebo will be supplied at no charge by Cognis Corporation, LaGrange, Illinois as an indistinguishable tablet. Participants will consume 2 tablets twice daily (with meals) in addition to their usual diet.

3. A standardized multivitamin will be supplied at no charge.

Other known NCT identifiers

• NCT00027950

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 52
• Est. completion date: May 2007
• Est. primary completion date: May 2007
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Male
• Age group: 50 Years to 80 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males, between the ages of 50 and 80

• Diagnosed with grade 1-2 prostate cancer (Gleason Score 2 to 6) Note: patients with a Gleason primary pattern 4 (4+1 or 4+2) are not eligible.

• No prior or current therapy for prostate cancer

• No other history of cancer except non-melanoma skin cancer

• No known history of hepatic and/or renal disease

• No evidence of prostatitis or urinary tract infection (men being treated with antibiotics may be enrolled 30 days after completion of therapy given that they still meet all other eligibility criteria)

• No antibiotic use within 30 days of registration

• Close to ideal body weight(Body Mass Index no greater than 32 Kg/m²)

• Omnivorous diet

• Able and willing to give written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Less than 50 years or over 80 years of age

• Prostate cancer beyond grade 2 (Gleason Score greater than 6)

• Gleason primary pattern 4 (4+1 or 4+2)

• Prior or planned treatment for prostate cancer of any stage

• Prior history of other cancer except non-melanoma skin cancer

• Current use of nutritional supplements, including modular supplements of other agents with antioxidant properties e.g. retinoids, beta-carotene, and isoflavones

• Allergy to study agent

• Known history of hepatic or renal disease

• Body Mass Index greater than 32 Kg/m²

• Vegetarian/vegan diet

• Diet high in soy products (men who routinely consume a diet high in soy products may be enrolled 30 days after eliminating soy product from the diet)

• Prostatitis or urinary tract infection

• Treatment with antibiotics within 30 days of registration

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Prevention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Prostate Cancer
• Prostatic Neoplasms

Intervention

Dietary Supplement:
• Prevastein HC®
Experimental Group - Participants in the experimental group will consume an isoflavones supplement in the form of Prevastein HC®, which will deliver 80 mgs (40 mg/dose) biologically active isoflavones.

Other:
• Placebo
Control Group - Control Group participants will receive an identical placebo.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute	Tampa	Florida

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute	Cognis

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Observe the effects of the 12 - week intervention with isoflavones on sex hormones and PSA, a marker of disease progression.		12 week treatments	Yes