An Incremental Dose Escalation Trial of Safety and Tolerability of Curcumin
Lisa Flowers
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if curcumin can reverse anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (aHSIL) (high-grade anal precancerous cells or high-grade abnormal cells) in people living with HIV to avoid current treatments such as ablation (destroying abnormal cells with heat or surgical excision (cutting out the abnormal cells)), which have potential short- and long-term side effects.
Description
This proposal suggests conducting a Phase I clinical trial using a 3 + 3 dose escalation approach to assess the safety and determine the maximum tolerated dose of intra-anal curcumin in individuals with HIV who have anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (aHSIL/AIN 2-3). Currently, there is a significant need for non-surgical treatments for pre-malignant anal diseases in people with HIV, aiming to reduce risks and complications associated with existing surgical and topical interventions. Curcumin, a compound derived from turmeric, is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-infectio…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 30+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Major Inclusion Criteria: * 30 and older * Have biopsy-proven anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) 2, AIN 3 without previous treatment * Or cytology results for ASC-H or HSIL * Able and willing to complete Study Diary * Other inclusion criteria apply Exclusion Criteria: * Have a clinically significant chronic medical condition that is considered progressive, such as but not limited to coronary disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive lung disease, and diabetes mellitus. Chronic nonprogressive or intermittent syndromes are not excluded, including migraine headaches, mild reacti…
Interventions
- DrugCurcuminoid Capsules
500 mg curcuminoids from C3 Complex capsule. Curcuma longa (Turmeric), a constituent of the spice turmeric, is considered a low-toxicity, dietary-derived agent with chemopreventive and therapeutic benefits Study participants will be instructed to insert the curcumin capsules gelatin intra-anally every day for a 14-day treatment period. Escalating doses
Locations (2)
- Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta, Georgia
- Grady Hospital - Ponce De Leon ClinicAtlanta, Georgia