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NCT01607879 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Use of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate to Counteract Muscle Loss in Men With Prostate Cancer on Androgen Ablation

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
48
Enrollment target

NCT01607879 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Medical College of Wisconsin. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants.

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The verdict

NCT01607879, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
48 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This is a study of HMB plus amino acids in older men with prostate cancer starting androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The investigators hypothesize that the use of this nutritional supplementation will decrease the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs when men start ADT.

Interventions

  • DRUG Standard of care ADT + (HMB + arginine + glutamine)
  • OTHER Standard of care ADT

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 48 participants
Start Date 2014-03
Est. Completion 2021-02-16
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Medical College of Wisconsin

447 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01607879

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01607879 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Medical College of Wisconsin, which has 447 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Standard of care ADT + (HMB + arginine + glutamine) is the first listed.

NCT01607879 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01607879 about?

NCT01607879 is a clinical study titled "Use of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate to Counteract Muscle Loss in Men With Prostate Cancer on Androgen Ablation". This is a study of HMB plus amino acids in older men with prostate cancer starting androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The investigators hypothesize that the use of this nutritional supplementation will decrease the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs when men start ADT.

What is the current status of trial NCT01607879?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 2014-03. Estimated completion is 2021-02-16.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01607879?

The interventions under investigation include: Standard of care ADT + (HMB + arginine + glutamine) (DRUG), Standard of care ADT (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01607879?

This trial is sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin, which has 447 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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