Maitake for Integrative Cancer Care (NCT06323473)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Maitake is an edible mushroom that is used for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. Human and animal studies have shown Maitake may help improve immune function; however, its effectiveness in people with cancer is not clear. The investigators aim to measure if Maitake has any immunomodulatory effects when given alongside conventional systemic cancer therapy.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (4 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (9 items).
Location: The Centre for Health Innovation — Ottawa, Ontario
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Hematologic cancers
- Previously received any mushroom supplement within 6 months prior to enrolment
- Allergy to mushrooms or mushroom products
- Diagnosis of diabetes
- Currently taking hypoglycemic or anticoagulant medications
- Currently receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors
- Unable to attend in in-person visits in either Ottawa or Toronto
- Any reason which, under the discretion of the Qualified Investigator or delegate, would preclude the patient from participating
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- The Centre for Health Innovation — Ottawa, Ontario
- Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - Integrative Cancer Centre — Toronto, Ontario
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.