Green tea extract and vitamin D to prevent fibroid return
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether two natural supplements—green tea extract (EGCG) and vitamin D—can help prevent uterine fibroids from coming back after treatment. You would take these supplements for 12 months while avoiding pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older who has not reached menopause
- You have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids confirmed by ultrasound
- You have moderate-to-heavy bleeding during periods, pelvic pain during your period, or significant fibroid-related symptoms
- You agree not to become pregnant for 12 months and will use non-hormonal birth control (like condoms or copper IUD) or have a partner with a vasectomy
- You do not have vitamin D deficiency and have no serious liver, bone, thyroid, or psychiatric conditions
- You have not had fibroid surgery or other fibroid procedures in the past 6 months
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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