American ginseng to reduce fatigue after cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking American ginseng for 8 weeks can lessen long-lasting tiredness (fatigue) in people who recently finished certain breast or gynecologic cancer treatments. It may help reduce fatigue when other causes have been ruled out.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older, and your cancer is localized (not metastatic).
- You finished chemotherapy and/or radiation to treat your cancer within the last 6 months.
- Your fatigue has been steady for at least 1 month, and it’s at least a 4 out of 10 on the study fatigue scale.
- You can use effective birth control if you can become pregnant, and you’re not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not used American ginseng (or ginseng products) in the last month and can avoid it during the study.
- Your fatigue is not due to certain other causes (like significant anemia), and you’re not on some specific medicines.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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