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AHCC® as Immune Modulator in Cancer Patients Treated With Immunotherapy
Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Summary
This is a prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate whether AHCC® (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) can enhance the effect of immunotherapy in liver cancer patients.
Official title: A Standardized Extract of Cultured Lentinula Edodes Mycelia (AHCC®) as Immune Modulator in Cancer Patients Treated With Immunotherapy: a Phase 2 Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
94
Start Date
2025-08-20
Completion Date
2028-12-31
Last Updated
2025-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
A standardized extract of cultured Lentinula edodes mycelia (AHCC®)
3 grams of AHCC® taken orally once daily for 6 months or until disease progression or intolerance
Placebo
3 grams of dextrin (placebo) taken orally once daily for 6 months or until disease progression or intolerance
Locations (1)
No. 138, Shengli Rd., North Dist
Tainan, Taiwan