Efficacy of Curcumin and Piperine in Patients on Active Surveillance for Either Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown Significance (MGUS), Low-risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM) or Early Stage Prostate Cancer: A Pilot Study
University of Rochester
Summary
To explore the use of curcumin and piperine supplementation at a dose of 4 gram/5mg twice a day in early stage prostate cancer patient undergoing active surveillance or patients on observation for MGUS/ low-risk smoldering myeloma.
Description
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the supplement of curcumin plus peperine can prevent or delay the progression of prostate cancer, monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significant, or low-risk smoldering myeloma into a more aggressive cancer which requires treatment. The investigator will be evaluating a marker in patients blood called MIC-1 to determine whether it could be a useful predictor of whether the disease is improving or progressing.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient or a legally authorized representative must provide study-specific informed consent prior to study entry. * Age ≥ 18 years of age. * Karnofsky performance status (KPS) of ≥ 70%. * Subjects with either 1) non-metastatic biopsy proven adenocarcinoma of the prostate who have chosen AS the treatment option for their prostate cancer or 2) have the diagnosis of either MGUS or low-risk SMM and are currently on observation alone. * For patients with MGUS or low-risk SMM, diagnosis must be according to the definition of the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG).…
Interventions
- DrugCurcumin plus Piperine
Curcumin with piperine is a well-tolerated over-the-counter supplement.
Location
- University of RochesterRochester, New York