Clinical Trial: Use of Curcumin in the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Patients

Study Status: Withdrawn
Recruit Status: Withdrawn
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Use of Curcumin in the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) Patients

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to assess if curcumin, a commonly used food spice, can regress colorectal adenomatous polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis, an inherited form of colorectal cancer.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

Current Primary Outcome: polyp number and size [ Time Frame: one year ]

Original Primary Outcome:

Current Secondary Outcome: side effects and medication compliance [ Time Frame: one year ]

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Johns Hopkins University

Dates:
Date Received: November 1, 2005
Date Started: November 2005
Date Completion:
Last Updated: September 18, 2012
Last Verified: September 2012