Actively Recruiting
Maitake for Integrative Cancer Care
Led by The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine · Updated on 2026-01-23
40
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
82 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Maitake is an edible mushroom that is used for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. Human and animal studies have shown Maitake may help improve immune function; however, its effectiveness in people with cancer is not clear. The investigators aim to measure if Maitake has any immunomodulatory effects when given alongside conventional systemic cancer therapy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Maitake for Integrative Cancer Care
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults (18 years of age or older)
- Confirmed cancer diagnosis through biopsy or radiologic imaging
- Undergoing systemic treatment with either chemotherapy or CD4/6 inhibitors
- Currently receiving cancer treatment in Ontario, Canada
You will not qualify if you...
- Hematologic cancers
- Previously received any mushroom supplement within 6 months prior to enrolment
- Allergy to mushrooms or mushroom products
- Diagnosis of diabetes
- Currently taking hypoglycemic or anticoagulant medications
- Currently receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors
- Unable to attend in in-person visits in either Ottawa or Toronto
- Any reason which, under the discretion of the Qualified Investigator or delegate, would preclude the patient from participating
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
The Centre for Health Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2P 0M7
Actively Recruiting
2
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - Integrative Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2K 1E2
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Research Team
M
Mark Legacy
CONTACT
D
Dugald Seely
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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