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Effects of Brewed Green and Black Tea on Inflammation, Apoptosis and Oxidation in Men With Prostate Cancer
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating green tea, placebo, and 1 other intervention for Prostate Cancer. Completed, enrolled 113 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
RATIONALE: Green tea contains ingredients that may prevent or slow the growth of certain cancers. It is not yet known whether green tea is more effective than black tea or water in treating prostate cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying green tea to see how well it works compared with black tea and water in treating patients with prostate cancer undergoing surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
6 cups of green tea daily for 2-8 weeks
6 cups of water daily for 2-8 weeks
6 cups of decaffeinated black tea daily for 2-8 weeks