Sulindac and Plant Compounds in Preventing Colon Cancer
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2006-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent the
development or recurrence of cancer. The use of sulindac may be an effective way to prevent
colon cancer. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables appears to reduce the risk of some
types of cancer. Curcumin, rutin, and quercetin are compounds found in plants that may
prevent the development of colon cancer.
PURPOSE: Randomized clinical trial to study the effectiveness of sulindac, curcumin, rutin,
and quercetin in preventing colon cancer.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey