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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial of North American Ginseng Extract (CVT-E002; COLD-fX®) to Prevent Respiratory Infection and Reduce Antibiotic Use in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating American ginseng and Placebo for Leukemia. Completed, enrolled 293 participants across 125 sites.
Detailed Summary
RATIONALE: American ginseng extract may prevent or reduce acute respiratory illness in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It is not yet known whether American ginseng extract is more effective than a placebo in preventing respiratory infections. PURPOSE: This randomized trial is studying the side effects of American ginseng extract and to see how well it works compared with a placebo in preventing respiratory infection and in reducing antibiotic use in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Interventions
Given orally
Given orally