Investigating the Feasibility and Relationship of L-Theanine in Supporting Relaxation and Mood in Cancer Patients in Surveillance
City of Hope Medical Center
Summary
This clinical trial tests the feasibility, best dose, and effectiveness of L-theanine for supporting relaxation and mood among cancer patients in surveillance. L-theanine is a substance found in the leaves of green tea with potential to enhance mental health and well-being. It works by increasing certain chemicals within the body that have been associated with stress reduction, mood stabilization, and improved cognitive performance.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the feasibility of L-theanine use among cancer patients in surveillance based on adherence. II. To determine the relationship of L-theanine on relaxation and supporting mood among cancer patients in surveillance with a dose of 200mg once daily versus (vs) twice daily, as measured by Visual Analog Scale-Relaxation (VAS-R). SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To observe the relationship of L-theanine in reducing anxiety among cancer patients in surveillance, as measured by Visual Analog Scale-Anxiety (VAS-A). II. To observe the relationship of L-theanine on mood sta…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Documented informed consent of the participant and/or legally authorized representative. * Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained per institutional guidelines * Willingness to comply with all study interventions including the use of L-theanine and follow-up assessments * Age: ≥ 18 years * Ability to read and understand English or Spanish for questionnaires * Patients must be a cancer patient who has completed treatment and has been in surveillance for at least 6 months * Participants must not have used any herbs or supplements in the past 30 days * Participants mu…
Interventions
- OtherSurvey Administration
Ancillary studies
- DrugTheanine
Given L-theanine PO
Locations (4)
- City of Hope Medical CenterDuarte, California
- City of Hope SeacliffHuntington Beach, California
- City of Hope at Irvine LennarIrvine, California
- City of Hope at Irvine Sand CanyonIrvine, California