Seaweed supplement for fatigue in cancer survivors
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether a seaweed-based supplement called fucoidan can help reduce fatigue in cancer survivors. You take a daily capsule and fill out questionnaires about your energy levels.
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Who can take part
- You are a cancer survivor who has finished treatment (surgery, radiation, or IV chemo/immunotherapy) within the last 10 years.
- You are 18 or older and speak English.
- Your worst fatigue in the past week was a 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale.
- You are not taking blood thinners like warfarin or similar medications.
- You are not currently taking any supplement containing fucoidan (a seaweed extract) and have no allergy to it.
- You have not been hospitalized for a major psychiatric issue in the last year, do not have dementia, and are not pregnant or nursing.
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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