NCT06295588PHASE2Recruiting
Clinical Trial of the Seaweed Supplement Fucoidan in Survivors of Cancer
University of Rochester
Start Date
7/26/2025
Completion Date
6/1/2027
Summary
To determine the feasibility of an 8-week fucoidan supplement intervention for patients with fatigue post-cancer treatment and assess changes in fatigue, frailty, and inflammation.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* Survivors of cancer
* Age 18 or older
* Speak and understand English
* Have completed surgery, radiation, and/or systemic intravenous anticancer therapy (e.g., chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) ≤10 years prior to enrollment.
* Have a baseline level of fatigue, as determined by reporting a score of 4 or higher for the question, "In the last week, how bad was your worst fatigue on a scale from 0-10?"
* Be willing to commit to the fucoidan supplement dosing and delivery method, to complete evaluation instruments, and to attend all study visits.
* Completed Informed Consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current warfarin or other anti-coagulation medication use.
* Current use of supplements that contain fucoidan
* Any allergy to fucoidan
* Be diagnosed with a major psychiatric illness requiring hospitalization within the last year.
* Be diagnosed with dementia.
* Be pregnant or nursing
Interventions
DRUG
Fucoidan extracted from F. Vesiculosus
DRUG
Fucoidan extracted from U. Pinnatifida
Conditions
FatigueInflammation
Locations
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York 14642
United States