Testing the Effect of Sulforaphane, a Compound Naturally Found in Cruciferous Vegetables, on Preventing Melanoma in Patients With a Prior History of Melanoma (NCT07040280)
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the safety and effects of sulforaphane with the safety and effects of placebo on people's risk of developing melanoma. The main question it aims to answer is: Will giving sulforaphane (a broccoli sprout extract) have a meaningful effect on how your atypical moles change over time? If there is an effect, will this lower your risk of developing melanoma? Participants will: Take sulforaphane or a placebo for 12 months Visit the clinic once every 3 months for checkups and tests You will keep a calendar which will help you keep track of when you take your tablets
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (12 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (5 items).
Location: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center โ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 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:
- Patient must not be pregnant.
- Patient must not have a known allergy to cruciferous vegetables.
- Patients must not use any other sulforaphane-containing dietary supplement during the study period.
- Patient must not be on any current systemic treatment for melanoma.
๐ Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center โ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
๐ฐ 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 ยง 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.