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Reishi Mushroom Extract for Fatigue and/or Arthralgias/Myalgias in Patients With Breast Cancer on Aromatase Inhibitors
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Summary
This phase II trial tests how well Reishi mushroom extract works in treating fatigue and/or joint/muscle pain (arthralgias/myalgias) in patients with breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors. Fatigue and arthralgias/myalgias are common symptoms in breast cancer patients taking aromatase inhibitors (AI). Given the long duration of AI treatment for some women (up to 10 years), these symptoms can significantly impact quality of life and premature discontinuation of AIs, a beneficial medication. Reishi mushrooms are among several medicinal mushrooms that have been used for hundreds of years, mainly in Asian countries, to help enhance the immune system, reduce stress, improve sleep, and lessen fatigue. Reishi mushroom extracts have not been studied explicitly for treatment-induced arthralgias/myalgias, but have been shown to improve quality of life, muscular strength, pain, and flexibility. Information from this study may help researchers determine the effect of Reishi mushroom extract on fatigue and arthralgias/myalgias in breast cancer patients receiving an AI.
Official title: Reishi Mushroom Extract for Fatigue and/or Arthralgias in Patients With Breast Cancer on Aromatase Inhibitors: A Randomized Phase II MNCCTN Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2023-10-18
Completion Date
2026-10-16
Last Updated
2025-12-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Mushroom Extract
Given Reishi mushroom extract PO
Placebo Administration
Given PO
Quality-of-Life Assessment
Ancillary studies
Questionnaire Administration
Ancillary studies
Locations (23)
Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea
Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Baxter Clinic
Baxter, Minnesota, United States
Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Deer River Clinic
Deer River, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Saint Mary's - Detroit Lakes Clinic
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Cancer Center
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Ely Clinic
Ely, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Fosston
Fosston, Minnesota, United States
Fairview Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Hibbing Clinic
Hibbing, Minnesota, United States
Fairview Range Medical Center
Hibbing, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health International Falls Clinic
International Falls, Minnesota, United States
Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota, United States
MMCORC CentraCare Monticello Cancer Center
Monticello, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Moose Lake
Moose Lake, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Park Rapids
Park Rapids, Minnesota, United States
Fairview Northland Medical Center
Princeton, Minnesota, United States
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Sandstone
Sandstone, Minnesota, United States
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center
Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States
Essentia Health Virginia Clinic
Virginia, Minnesota, United States
Sanford Worthington Medical Center
Worthington, Minnesota, United States