Biomarkers of Broccoli Intake: A Pilot Study (NCT03287115) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Biomarkers of Broccoli Intake: A Pilot Study
United States6 participantsStarted 2017-11-06
Plain-language summary
The objectives of the study are 1) to characterize plasma and urinary metabolites that originate from glucobrassicin, 1-methoxyglucobrassicin, 4-methoxyglucobrassicin, and 4-hydroxyglucobrassicin, which are the major indole glucosinolates found in broccoli, and 2) to identify novel plasma and urinary metabolites following broccoli consumption that may have roles in reducing the risk of cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Non tobacco user
* Cancer Free
* Not currently taking glucosinolate/isothiocyanate containing supplements
Exclusion Criteria:
* Type 2 diabetes requiring the use of diabetes pills, insulin, or non-insulin shots
* Use of blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin (warfarin), Dicumarol, or Miradon (anisindione)
* History of bariatric surgery or nutrient malabsorption disease (such as celiac disease) or other metabolic disorders requiring special diet recommendations
* Pregnant, lactating, or intending to become pregnant during the study period
* Crohn's disease or diverticulitis
* Suspected or known strictures, fistulas or physiological/mechanical GI obstruction
* Self-report of alcohol or substance abuse within the past 12 months and/or current acute treatment or rehabilitation program for these problems (long-term participation in Alcoholics Anonymous is not an exclusion)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The change in glucosinolate metabolites will be measured in blood plasma and urine.
Timeframe: On Day 11
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03287115
SponsorUSDA Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center