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Researching Economical Adjuvants to Cancer Therapy
Sponsor: Florida State University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if beta-glucan (a dietary fiber) improves the function of the immune system in adults. It will also tell the investigators if combining beta-glucan with single bouts of exercise provides additional benefit. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does beta-glucan change the ability of immune cells to recognize cancer cells? 2. Does exercise change the type of immune cells in the blood? Researchers will compare beta-glucan to a placebo (a look-alike substance with no effect) to see if beta-glucan could improve immune function against cancer. Participants will: 1. Take beta-glucan or a placebo daily for 4 weeks. 2. Visit the laboratory for three exercise tests. 3. Provide blood samples so researchers can study immune system cells.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-11-12
Completion Date
2029-09-30
Last Updated
2025-12-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Beta-glucan
375mg of beta-glucan in the form of a ground mushroom powder. The supplement is provided in capsule form.
Placebo
375mg of microcrystalline cellulose in capsule form.
Locations (1)
Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine
Tallahassee, Florida, United States