Reishi mushroom for fatigue and joint/muscle pain in breast cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a reishi mushroom extract can help reduce fatigue and joint or muscle pain in people with breast cancer who are taking aromatase inhibitors. If you have these symptoms, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive (ER+), and you are currently taking an aromatase inhibitor for treatment after menopause.
- You have fatigue that you rate as 4 or higher on a 0-to-10 scale.
- You have not had chemotherapy in the last 90 days (if you had it), and you are not taking certain medications like blood thinners or diabetes medicines.
- Your recent blood tests show your liver and blood cell counts are in a safe range.
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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