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Cancer, supportive and adjuvant
Reishi, antrodia, turkey tail and nine others have been tried in people for this. The register's own words for this are cancer, neoplasm, carcinoma, chemotherapy.
49 registered trials have looked at this, and 4 of them reported.
Species by species
| Species | How far it has got | Trials | With a result | Randomised | Commonly taken for it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reishi Ganoderma lucidum | Repeated trials | 11 | 1 | 1 | yes |
| Antrodia Taiwanofungus camphoratus | Repeated trials | 6 | 3 | 2 | yes |
| Turkey tail Trametes versicolor | Repeated trials | 4 | 0 | 15 | yes |
| Shiitake Lentinula edodes | Repeated trials | 3 | 0 | 15 | yes |
| Maitake Grifola frondosa | A first trial | 4 | 0 | 1 | yes |
| Royal sun agaric Agaricus subrufescens | A first trial | 1 | 0 | 1 | yes |
| Button mushroom Agaricus bisporus | Being tested now | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Cordyceps Cordyceps militaris | Being tested now | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chaga Inonotus obliquus | Being tested now | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Lion's mane Hericium erinaceus | Being tested now | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus | Being tested now | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Zhu ling Polyporus umbellatus | Being tested now | 1 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Mesima Phellinus linteus | Laboratory work | 0 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Poria Wolfiporia extensa | Laboratory work | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Commonly taken for cancer, supportive and adjuvant, with the work still in the laboratory rather than in people: Mesima.
The trials themselves
Every registered study that names one of these species and a condition the register files under this heading.
| Register | Study | Condition | People | Status | Result posted | Dose in the protocol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03310632 | Determine Function of Antroquinonol in Combination With SOC in First Line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer | Pancreatic Neoplasm | 55 | Completed | yes | — |
| NCT02047344 | Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics Study of Antroquinonol to Treat NSCLC | Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage IV | 31 | Completed | yes | 200 mg |
| NCT01134016 | Determine MTD and to Evaluate pk, Safety/Tolerability and Efficacy Profiles of Hocena® in NSCLC Subjects | Non-small Cell Lung Cancer | 13 | Completed | yes | 450, 600 mg/day, 50 mg |
| NCT02486796 | Immediate or Delayed Naturopathic Medicine in Combination With Neo-Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer | Quality of Life | 5 | Terminated | yes | — |
| NCT02603016 | Efficacy Study of Clinical Nutrition to Treat Lung Neoplasms And Breast Carcinoma | Lung Neoplasms, Breast Neoplasms | 480 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT06381960 | Clinical Study on the Prevention and Treatment of Postoperative Metastasis of Lung Cancer by Fuzheng Quxie Rec one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Lung Cancer | 356 | Unknown | — | 15g |
| NCT05840341 | Clinical Efficacy of QYHJ and Standard Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Advanced Pancreatic Cancer one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Pancreatic Neoplasms | 305 | Completed | — | 8-g |
| NCT07524777 | Ganoderma Spores Modulate the Gut-Brain Axis | Depression, Thyroid Cancer | 300 | Completed | — | 4g/day |
| NCT06429514 | Study on the Mechanism of Ganoderma Lucidum Spore Powder in the Treatment of Depression | Depression, Thyroid Cancer | 298 | Completed | — | 2g |
| NCT05229029 | RSYR for Fatigue Reduction in Cancer Fatigue Caused by Chemotherapy one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Cancer-related Problem/Condition | 196 | Unknown | — | 10g, 20g |
| NCT04519879 | White Button Mushroom Sup for the Reduction of PSA in Pts With Biochemically Rec or Therapy Naive Fav Risk Pro | Prostate Adenocarcinoma, PSA Failure | 133 | Suspended | — | — |
| NCT04914143 | the Effect of Broken Ganoderma Lucidum Spore Powder on Quality of Life and Immune Function in Patients With Di | Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma | 120 | Unknown | — | — |
| NCT06356701 | Tumor Nutritional Therapy in the First-line Treatment of Stage IV NSCLC | Long-Term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy | 120 | Unknown | — | — |
| NCT07118735 | AHCC® as Immune Modulator in Cancer Patients Treated With Immunotherapy | Liver Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma | 94 | Not yet recruiting | — | 3 g |
| NCT04319874 | Phase II Clinical Trial Scheme of Ganoderma Lucidum Spore Powder for Postoperative Chemotherapy of Osteosarcom | Osteosarcoma | 80 | Unknown | — | 1000mg |
| NCT06028022 | Reishi Mushroom Extract for Fatigue and/or Arthralgias/Myalgias in Patients With Breast Cancer on Aromatase In | Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Carcinoma | 80 | Recruiting | — | — |
| NCT01287286 | Cancers Treated With Combination of Antrodia Cinnamomea and Chemotherapy | Neoplasm, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder | 64 | Unknown | — | — |
| NCT02844114 | Clinical Study of Ganoderma Lucidum Spore Combined With Chemotherapy | Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung | 60 | Unknown | — | 300mg, 5 tablet |
| NCT00575926 | Lingzhi for Cancer Children | Pediatric Cancers | 58 | Completed | — | 300 mg, 6 capsule |
| NCT06601283 | Vitamin C Plus Cordyceps to Chemotherapy Related Anemia in Pancreatic Cancer one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Pancreatic Cancer | 50 | Recruiting | — | 120 mg, 300 mg/day |
| NCT06598033 | Vitamin C Plus Cordyceps to Quality of Life in Patients With Terminal Stage Pancreatic Cancer one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Pancreatic Cancer | 50 | Recruiting | — | 300 mg/day, 2 g/day |
| NCT07755553 | Effect of a Mushroom Extract-Containing Topical Cosmetic Formulation During Breast Radiotherapy one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Radiation Dermatitis, Breast Cancer | 50 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT07755553 | Effect of a Mushroom Extract-Containing Topical Cosmetic Formulation During Breast Radiotherapy one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Radiation Dermatitis, Breast Cancer | 50 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT06601283 | Vitamin C Plus Cordyceps to Chemotherapy Related Anemia in Pancreatic Cancer one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Pancreatic Cancer | 50 | Recruiting | — | 120 mg, 300 mg/day |
| NCT06598033 | Vitamin C Plus Cordyceps to Quality of Life in Patients With Terminal Stage Pancreatic Cancer one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Pancreatic Cancer | 50 | Recruiting | — | 300 mg/day, 2 g/day |
| NCT07755553 | Effect of a Mushroom Extract-Containing Topical Cosmetic Formulation During Breast Radiotherapy one ingredient in a multi-herb preparation | Radiation Dermatitis, Breast Cancer | 50 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT04821258 | Effect of the Nutraceutical "MICODIGEST 2.0" on the Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer, Surgery--Complications | 48 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT04821258 | Effect of the Nutraceutical "MICODIGEST 2.0" on the Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer, Surgery--Complications | 48 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT04821258 | Effect of the Nutraceutical "MICODIGEST 2.0" on the Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer, Surgery--Complications | 48 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT04821258 | Effect of the Nutraceutical "MICODIGEST 2.0" on the Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer, Surgery--Complications | 48 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT04821258 | Effect of the Nutraceutical "MICODIGEST 2.0" on the Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer, Surgery--Complications | 48 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT04821258 | Effect of the Nutraceutical "MICODIGEST 2.0" on the Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer, Surgery--Complications | 48 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT04821258 | Effect of the Nutraceutical "MICODIGEST 2.0" on the Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer, Surgery--Complications | 48 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT04821258 | Effect of the Nutraceutical "MICODIGEST 2.0" on the Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer, Surgery--Complications | 48 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT04821258 | Effect of the Nutraceutical "MICODIGEST 2.0" on the Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer, Surgery--Complications | 48 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT07241182 | Antrodia Cinnamomea Extract Effects on Lung Cancer Patients' Quality of Life During Chemotherapy | Lung Cancer (Diagnosis) | 40 | Recruiting | — | — |
| NCT06450873 | Turkey Tail Mushroom for Treating Post-Menopausal Women With HER2-Negative ER-Positive Breast Cancer Undergoin | Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Carcinoma, HER2-Negative B | 40 | Recruiting | — | — |
| NCT00779168 | White Button Mushroom Extract in Treating Patients With Recurrent Prostate Cancer After Local Therapy | Prostate Cancer | 36 | Completed | — | 4 g, 6 g |
| NCT04913064 | Effects of White Button Mushroom on Inflammation in Obese Postmenopausal Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer | Breast Carcinoma | 26 | Recruiting | — | — |
| NCT07178093 | Effects of Antrodia Cinnamomea on the Hepatoma Patients After Transcatheter Hepatic Artery Chemoembolization | Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Transarterial Chemoembolization | 23 | Terminated | — | 2 capsule |
| NCT01097083 | Coriolus Versicolor as Palliative Therapy Compared to Placebo in Patients With Child-Pugh C Unresectable Hepat | Carcinoma, Therapy | 20 | Terminated | — | — |
| NCT04871412 | The Thoracic Peri-Operative Integrative Surgical Care Evaluation Trial - Stage III | Lung Cancer, Gastric Cancer | 20 | Recruiting | — | 1.5g, 3g |
| NCT05763199 | Standardized Extract of Cultured Lentinula Edodes Mycelia (AHCC®) in Ovarian Cancer Patients on Adjuvant Chemo | Ovarian Epithelial Carcinoma, Fallopian Tube Carcinoma | 20 | Active not recruiting | — | — |
| NCT06323473 | Maitake for Integrative Cancer Care | Cancer | 20 | Completed | — | — |
| NCT00709020 | White Button Mushroom Extract in Preventing the Recurrence of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Su | Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivor | 16 | Completed | — | 5 g/day, 8 g/day |
| NCT00680667 | Clinical Trial of Trametes Versicolor in Women With Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer | 11 | Completed | — | 3 g, 24 g |
| NCT03479294 | Real-World Study on Adjuvant Therapy Combined With Shenlingcao Oral Liquid in Patients for Stage II and IIIA N | Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Chemotherapy, Adjuvant | 9 | Terminated | — | — |
| NCT03589781 | Investigating the Effects of Mikei® Red Reishi Essence EX on the Immune System of Prostate Cancer Patients and | Prostate Cancer | — | Withdrawn | — | 490 mg, 3 capsule |
| NCT06599710 | The Effects of a Food Product Containing Mushroom Extracts (AndoSanTM) in Subjects With Colorectal Cancer-rela | Cancer-related Fatigue | — | Withdrawn | — | — |
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