Reishi Mushroom for Fatigue And/or Arthralgias for Patients With Breast Cancer on Aromatase Inhibitors

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of Reishi mushroom extracts on aromatase-inhibitor toxicities, specifically fatigue, and arthralgias, compared to placebo.  Other aims include examining the side effects of Reishi mushroom extracts and its impact on quality of life and mood, as compared to placebo. 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • History of breast Cancer, ER+, Her 2 positive or negative.
  • Fatigue ≥ 4/10.
  • Currently taking any aromatase inhibitor in the curative setting and planning to be on such for at least 8 weeks after registration. (Patients on concurrent ovarian suppression (such as with leuprolide acetate, goserelin) are allowed).
  • Prior treatment: last chemotherapy ≥ 90 days prior to randomization (if treated with chemotherapy). 
  • On a stable dose of pain medications if pain medications are being regularly used. (i.e., no change in dosage in the past 30 days).
  • If on supplements, must be on stable dose with no plan to change; not on or planning any acupuncture or other specific supportive modalities for fatigue or AI arthralgias.
  • ECOG Performance Status (PS) 0, 1 or 2.
  • Required Initial laboratory values obtained ≤ 30 days prior to randomization, including the following:
    • White blood cell count (WBC) ≥ 3,000/mm^3;
    • Hemoglobin ≥ 10 g/dL;
    • Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm^3;
    • Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN;
    • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or Aspartate transaminase (AST) ≤ 1.2 x ULN;
    • PT/aPTT ≤ 1.5 x ULN.
  • Negative pregnancy test done ≤ 7 days prior to registration, for persons of childbearing potential only.
  • Provide written informed consent.
  • Ability to complete questionnaires.
  • Willing to return to enrolling institution during the Active Monitoring Phase of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other known uncontrolled medical conditions causing fatigue such as untreated thyroid disease, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, infection, autoimmune disease, or active/untreated hepatitis.
  • Allergy to mushrooms.
  • On anticoagulation medication or aspirin or having a known bleeding disorder.
  • On any specific medication for fatigue (e.g., methylphenidate).
  • Metastatic cancer diagnosis (history of nodal metastases is allowed).
  • Chronic steroid use, unless on physiologic replacement doses.
  • Current use of any medical mushrooms.
  • On medications for diabetes.
  • History of symptomatic hypotension.
  • Taking CYP3A4, CYP2D6 or CYP2E1 substrates.
  • Taking CDK4/6 inhibitors or olaparib.
  • Any of the following because this study involves an agent that has unknown genotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects:
    • Pregnant persons;
    • Nursing persons;
    • Persons of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 6/30/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stacy D'Andre, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Mankato, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stephan Thome, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Albert Lea, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Mina Hanna, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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