A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-controlled Trial of Shengbai Oral Formula to Assess Safety and Alleviation of Adverse Effects in Patients With Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether Shengbai Oral Formula is a viable option for treatment of fatigue, pain, and neutropenia in patients undergoing their third cycle of chemotherapy.
Arms & interventions
- Dietary SupplementShengbai Oral Formula
Shengbai Oral Formula contains 11 herbs: Folium Epimedii, Fructus Lycii, Radix Astragali, Caulis Spatholobi, Radix Rubiae, Rhizoma Phragmitis, Fructus Psoraleae, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Ophiopogonis,, Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Processed). It is taken by mouth three times per day for 14 days.
- OtherInactive Placebo
Inactive placebo will be taken by mouth three times per day for 14 days.
Outcome measures
Primary
Brief Fatigue Inventory
The Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) is used to assess the severity and impact of fatigue, including cancer-related fatigue. Fatigue scores on the BFI are categorized as Mild (1-3), Moderate (4-6), and Severe (7-10).
Time frame: 14 days
Eligibility criteria
Study locations (1)
Sutter Health
Oakland, California, 94609