Brassica Vegetables or Indole-3-Carbinol in Treating Patients With PSA Recurrence After Surgery for Prostate Cancer
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Eating a diet high in vegetables may lower the risk of some types of cancer.
Brassica vegetables (such as cabbages, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower) and
indole-3-carbinol (a substance found in cruciferous vegetables) may help lower the risk of
prostate cancer recurrence.
PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying the side effects and how well Brassica
vegetables work compared with indole-3-carbinol in treating patients with PSA recurrence
after surgery for prostate cancer.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Medical Center