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Black Raspberry Nectar for the Prevention of Lung Cancer, BE WELL Study

Early Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Lung Carcinoma
Tobacco-Related Carcinoma
Interventions
Procedure: Biospecimen Collection
Dietary Supplement: Nutritional Supplementation
Drug: Placebo Administration
Other: Questionnaire Administration
Registration Number
NCT04267874
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brief Summary

This trial studies how well black raspberry nectar works in changing the gut microbiome and in reducing inflammatory processes that may lead to lung cancer. Studying the effects of black raspberry beverage on inflammation may help doctors find strategies to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY FEASIBILITY OBJECTIVE:

I. To evaluate the feasibility of establishing a diet intervention trial with longitudinal microbiome collection in Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) Lung Cancer Screening Clinic (OSUCCC-LCSC).

PRIMARY SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVE:

I. To determine the impact of the black raspberry (BRB) nectar intervention on the microbiome and inflammatory biomarkers.

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I: Patients receive BRB nectar orally (PO) twice daily (BID) for weeks 0-4 and then receive placebo PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.

ARM II: Patients receive placebo PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
96
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have a 30 pack-year smoking history
  • Be either a current smoker or a former smoker that quit in the last 15 years. Any individual who is currently smoking and has smoked more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime will be identified as a current smoker
  • Agree to consume a standardized vitamin / mineral supplement and avoid other nutritional, dietary or alternative medications / supplements / probiotics for the duration of the study
  • Agree to follow a berry-free / controlled phenolic diet and to document consumption of polyphenolic foods each day of the study using a simple daily form
Exclusion Criteria
  • Person has an allergy to any berries, pectin, or food colorants apples,as well as kiwi fruit, strawberries, soy sauce, pine nuts, almonds, cherries, peaches, blackberries, pears

  • Person states that they are not a:

    • Current smoker: active cigarette smoker who has smoked more than 30 pack-years in the last 15 years OR
    • Former smoker: not a current smoker active cigarette smoker who has smoked more than 30 pack years in the last 15 years
  • Person is unwilling to follow a berry-free/controlled polyphenol diet while on study

  • Person has history of metabolic disorders (diabetes, hyper/hypo-thyroidism, etc.); digestive illness which may result in nutrient malabsorption (Crohn's disease, Celiac, renal/hepatic insufficiency, short bowel, etc.); disorders that affect connective tissues; or blood clotting disorders

  • Person has allergy or food intolerance to ingredients in study products (black raspberries or other berries)

  • Person is on a regimen of any of the following medications:

    • Immunosuppressants, bisphosphonates, or steroids.
    • Anticoagulants (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban)
    • Probiotics
  • Person is undergoing treatment for cancer in any form

  • Person is currently pregnant or nursing or plans to become pregnant during this study

  • Person plans to enter smoking cessation or change their smoking status during the course of the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm I (BRB nectar, placebo, biospecimen collection)Questionnaire AdministrationPatients receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive placebo PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.
Arm II (placebo, BRB nectar, biospecimen collection)Biospecimen CollectionPatients receive placebo PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.
Arm II (placebo, BRB nectar, biospecimen collection)Placebo AdministrationPatients receive placebo PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.
Arm II (placebo, BRB nectar, biospecimen collection)Questionnaire AdministrationPatients receive placebo PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.
Arm I (BRB nectar, placebo, biospecimen collection)Nutritional SupplementationPatients receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive placebo PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.
Arm II (placebo, BRB nectar, biospecimen collection)Nutritional SupplementationPatients receive placebo PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.
Arm I (BRB nectar, placebo, biospecimen collection)Biospecimen CollectionPatients receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive placebo PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.
Arm I (BRB nectar, placebo, biospecimen collection)Placebo AdministrationPatients receive BRB nectar PO BID for weeks 0-4 and then receive placebo PO BID for weeks 6-10 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of nasal swabs, blood, urine, and stool samples at weeks 0, 4, 6, and 10.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Inflammatory markers found in nasal brushingsUp to 3 years

Evaluated by ribonucleic acid sequencing.

Recruitment ratesUp to 3 years

Recruitment rates will be defined as the proportion of screened accrued relative to those approached. Successful recruitment rates will be defined as \>= 10% of participants approached agree to participate.

Study adherenceUp to 3 years

Study adherence will be defined as the percent of the biospecimens collected at the end of the study period, with a compliance goal of 60%. Will track the monthly collection of data and document reasons for missing any scheduled collection dates. The proportions of missing information at each time point will be calculated. Descriptive statistics will examine the distribution of all patient and treatment characteristics, overall and by patient and disease characteristics.

Changes in stool microbe relative abundancesUp to 3 years

Evaluated by metagenomic whole sequencing.

Biologic responses to the black raspberry (BRB) nectarUp to 3 years

Samples of urine, stool. and blood will be analyzed for BRB phytochemicals (ellagitannins, ellagic acid, quercetin glycosides, anthocyanins) and their metabolites (urolithins, quercetin glucuronides/sulfates, methylated anthocyanins).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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