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. 2017 Dec 14;8:916. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00916

Table 2.

Clinical trials of phytochemicals for treatment of cancer.

Molecule Source Clinical trial Targeted population Status Highlights Reference
Curcumin Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae) Colon cancer 18 years and, both sex Terminated A randomized, open label clinical trial was carried out to evaluate the effect on abnormalities in colon lining which might tend to adenocarcinoma
Dose: 250 mg BID
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00176618
In the lower gastrointestinal tract in Colon cancer 18–85 years, both sex Ongoing (Phase II) A non-randomized, crossover, open labeled clinical trial was carried out on adenomatous polyps in colon cancer patients http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00248053
Curcumin in colon cancer for its Chemopreventive effect 18 years and older, both sex Ongoing (Phase II) Randomized, Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Curcuminoids. Action of COX-2 Expression and Cellular Proliferation, Apoptosis in the Colorectal Mucosa of patients with currently Resected Sporadic Adenomatous Polyps
Dose: 4 g
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00118989
Curcumin in smokers with aberrant crypt foci in case of colon cancer 40 years and older, both sex Ongoing (Phase II) Non-randomized open label trial to study how well curcumin works in controlling occurrence of colon cancer in smokers having aberrant crypt foci
Dose: 2g, 4g.
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00365209
To treat familial adenomatous polyposis in Intestinal cancer 21 years to 85 years, both sex Ongoing Randomized, double blind trial of Curcumin in treatment of intestinal adenomas in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00927485
Curcumin for oral mucositis in children receiving doxorubicin based chemotherapy 5–30 years, both sex Ongoing (Phase III) Randomized, single blind trial of curcumin for inhibiting Oral Mucositis in Children who are on Doxorubicin Based Chemotherapy.
Dose: 5 ml
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00475683
To control advanced high-grade osteosarcoma 8–65 years, both sex Ongoing (Phase I/II) Non-randomized, open label trial for evaluation of Ashwagandha Root Powder Extract and Curcumin Formulation in the treatment of Advanced High-Grade Osteosarcoma http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00689195
To treat advanced pancreatic cancer 18 years and older, both sex Ongoing (Phase II) Open label trial to see if curcumin treatment can help slow or shrink the growth of pancreatic cancers. The action of curcumin on the functioning of pancreatic cancer cells and the treatment safety
Dose: 8 g
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00094445
Curcumin in combination with gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer patients 18 years and older, both sex Ongoing (Phase II) Non-randomized, open label trial to see if curcumin can improve the efficacy of the standard chemotherapy gemcitabine in advanced pancreatic cancer patients.
Dose: 8 g
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00192842
In treatment of metastatic colon cancer 18 years and older, both sex Not yet open (Phase III) Randomized, double blind trial that evaluates curcumin and celecoxib in combination with gemcitabine for colon cancer patients. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00295035
Andrographolide Andrographis paniculata (Acanthaceae) The safety and efficacy of Andrographolide in elderly patients with or without Capecitabine 65 years and older, both sex Phase 2 Randomized, open label trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Andrographolides combined with Capecitabine in the treatment of elderly patients with locally advanced or recurrent or metastasis inoperable colorectal cancer.
Dose : 500 mg
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01993472
Ginsenoside Rg3 Panax ginseng (Araliaceae) Safety and efficacy of ginsenoside Rg3 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma stage I and II 18–75 years, both sex Completed Randomized, double blind trial, to determine the safety and efficacy of ginsenoside Rg3 and placebo in prevention and treatment of postoperative recurrence of liver cancer, respectively.
Dose : 20 mg
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01717066
In advanced gastric cancer 18–75 years, both sex Phase2 Randomized, double blind trial to evaluate the Ginsenoside Rg3 safety in advanced gastric cancer, and its effect on improvement in the efficacy of first-line chemotherapy.
Dose : 20 mg
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01757366
Parthenolide Tanacetum parthenium (Asteraceae) Dose escalation study in cancer patients 18 years and older, both sex Phase I Non-randomized, open label trial was carried out to determine toxicity and pharmacokinetics of parthenolide.
Dose : 1, 2, 3, 4mg
Curry et al., 2004
Thymoquinone Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae) Toxicity in patients with hematological malignancies 18 years and older, both sex Phase I Non-randomized, open label trial was carried to evaluate anti-cancer effects of the drug in advanced cancer and to evaluate general toxicities.
Dose : 3, 7, 10 mg
Al-Amri and Bamosa, 2009
Resveratrol Red wine Effect of resveratrol in patients with colon cancer 18 years and older, both sex Completed An interventional, randomized, open label clinical trial was carried out to determine the effects of resveratrol on the Wnt signaling pathway in a clinical trial of colon cancer patients.
Dose: Plant-derived tablets: 80, 20 mg/day Grape powder: 120, 80 g/day
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00256334
In treatment of Adenocarcinoma of the Colon Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum stage I and stage II 18 years and older, both sex Completed Non-randomized, open label trial in patients with Colorectal cancer Patients to study its tolerability, Target Tissue Levels and Pharmacodynamics http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00433576
To treat Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor. 18 years and older, both sex Ongoing (Phase I-II) Interventional open label trial to study the side effects and best dose of resveratrol in inhibiting cancer in healthy volunteers. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00098969
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate Tea, grapes and red wine Evaluation of uateNCT the Chemopreventive Effects of Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Patients With Curative Resections 18 years and older, both sex Ongoing Randomized, controlled pilot trial of patients with histological documentation of rectal adenocarcinoma or primary colon with resectable cancer, who have not gone through any cancer treatments
Dose : 900, 450 mg
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02891538
Quercetin Buckwheat, Ginkgo biloba. In treatment of Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate Recurrent Prostate Cancer stage I, IIA,IIB,III and IV 40 to 75 years male Ongoing (Phase I) A Phase I Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Two-Arm Study of Green Tea and Quercetin. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01912820
In treatment of colon cancer 18 years and older, both sex Completed Randomized clinical trial to study the effectiveness of sulindac, curcumin, rutin, and quercetin in preventing colon cancer. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00003365
Apigenin Onions, tea, parsley, wheat sprouts In case of breast cancer 18 years and older, both sex Ongoing Interventional clinical trial studies to determine the best dose and side effects of apigenin in increasing health benefits in patients of high-risk breast cancer. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT03139227
In treatment of colon cancer 50–75 years, both sex Ongoing (Phase II) Randomized double blind clinical trial to evaluate that the dietary supplementation with bioflavonoids will inhibit the recurrence rate of colonic neoplasia.
Dose : 20 mg
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00609310
Indole-3-carbinol Cruciferous vegetables In case of breast cancer 18–70 years female Completed Interventional, open label trial to study the efficacy of I3C in preventing breast cancer in women who are nonsmokers and are at high risk for breast cancer. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00033345
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor 18–70 years, both sex Completed Randomized phase I trial is studying the best dose and side effects of I3C and to evaluate how well is it effective compared to placebo in inhibiting cancer in healthy participants. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00100958
Ellagic acid Strawberries, blackberries, walnuts, and raspberries In treatment of colorectal cancer 18 years and older, both sex Completed Randomized, single blind, trial of pomegranate extract formulations in colorectal cancer Patients to study metabolic and gene expression profiling in tumoral and normal Colon Tissues http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01916239
Diindolylmethane Cruciferous vegetables Pharmacokinetics and safety of diindolylmethane. 18–70 years, both sex Completed Randomized, double blind clinical trials to study the side effects and best dose of diindolylmethane in preventing cancer in healthy volunteers. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00784394
For breast cancer 35–52 years female Completed Randomized, double blind trial to study the efficacy of DIM Supplements to enhance 2-OHE1/16 Ratio in Premenopausal Mexican Women With Risk of Breast Cancer
Dose : 75 mg
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02525159