Study on SAMe Supplementation to Prevent Liver Injury from Oxaliplatin in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
ClinicalTrials ID:NCT06258525
This clinical trial is exploring whether taking S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) supplements can help prevent liver damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin in patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and can be surgically removed.
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Program Overview
The study aims to find out if taking SAMe supplements can protect the liver from damage caused by oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy drug used in treating colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Patients will take SAMe tablets twice in the morning and once in the evening for 3 to 6 months, alongside their chemotherapy treatment, before undergoing surgery to remove the cancer from the liver.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults aged 18 and older with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and can be surgically removed.
- Patients planning to have liver surgery after receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy.
- Good overall health with a performance status score of 0-2.
- Adequate organ and bone marrow function based on recent tests.
- Women of childbearing age must have a negative pregnancy test before starting the study and agree to use effective birth control during the study and for 120 days after the last dose.
- Men must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 120 days after the last dose.
- Patients taking high doses of vitamin E must have been on a stable dose for at least 180 days before the study.
- Patients on anti-diabetic medications must have been on a stable dose for at least 90 days before the study.
- Willingness to provide written informed consent and comply with study requirements.
Exclusion Criteria
- Participation in another clinical trial or use of an investigational drug within 4 weeks before starting the study.
- Use of other cancer treatments within 28 days before starting the study.
- Previous chemotherapy for metastatic disease, unless completed more than 6 months before recurrence.
- Severe nerve damage that prevents the use of oxaliplatin.
- Other active cancers requiring treatment.
- Allergies to any study drugs or supplements.
- Conditions or treatments that could interfere with the study results or participation.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those planning to conceive during the study.
- Digestive or neurological conditions affecting the ability to take or absorb the study drug.
- History of liver disease, including cirrhosis or hepatitis.
- HIV infection.
- Recent serious heart or blood vessel problems.
- Conditions affecting the ability to participate or complete the study.
- History of Parkinson's disease or bipolar disorder.
- Use of certain medications, including specific antidepressants and antipsychotics, within 14 days before starting the study.
- Active infections, such as urinary or blood infections, or pneumonia.
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