Guarana to treat fatigue in neuroendocrine and gynecologic cancers
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether a natural supplement called guarana can help reduce fatigue in people with neuroendocrine tumors or certain gynecologic cancers. Participants will take guarana and report how their energy levels change.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have a neuroendocrine tumor that has spread (and you are on watchful waiting or a somatostatin analog), OR you have ovarian/fallopian tube cancer (stage 1 or 2) or endometrial cancer (low or intermediate risk) that is being watched or treated with brachytherapy
- You feel tired or worn out with a score of 4 or higher on a 0 to 10 scale
- You have not used guarana supplements in the last two months
- You are not sensitive to caffeine (no anxiety, jitters, or trouble sleeping from caffeine)
- You are not taking any stimulant medications (like Adderall or Ritalin)
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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