Turmeric supplement study for cervical cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a curcumin (turmeric) supplement can help women with advanced cervical cancer who are about to start standard treatment with chemotherapy and radiation. It aims to see if adding curcumin improves outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman over 18 with cervical cancer that has not spread far (stage IB3 to IVA).
- You are scheduled to receive chemotherapy and radiation followed by brachytherapy (internal radiation).
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation for this cancer before.
- You have adequate blood counts (hemoglobin, white blood cells, platelets) and liver function.
- You are not currently taking any turmeric, ginger, or other herbal supplements, and have no active infections or other cancers.
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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