Maintenance therapy for prostate cancer with rising PSA
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests two medications (metformin and a turmeric compound) as a maintenance therapy for men with prostate cancer whose PSA is rising slowly after prior treatment. The goal is to see if these drugs can keep the cancer from growing while you take a break from standard hormone therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have had surgery to remove your prostate or radiation therapy for prostate cancer
- Your PSA is rising (at least two tests in a row, more than a week apart) and the time it takes for your PSA to double is less than 9 months
- Your testosterone level is above 150 ng/dL (normal range)
- You are generally healthy enough to do daily activities (ECOG 0-1)
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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