observational
    2003

    Modified citrus pectin (MCP) increases the prostate-specific antigen doubling time in men with prostate cancer: a phase II pilot study

    Guess BW, Scholz MC, Strum SB

    Published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases

    Key Findings

    PSA doubling time lengthened in 7 of 10 evaluable men with biochemically relapsed prostate cancer after 12 months of modified citrus pectin.

    Conclusions

    Hypothesis-generating pilot signal only.

    Limitations

    No control group, tiny sample.

    Supplements Studied

    PSA doubling time lengthened in seven of ten evaluable men in an uncontrolled pilot study.

    Outcomes Measured

    Prostate Health

    PSA doubling time lengthened in most evaluable men in an uncontrolled pilot.

    Related Health Concerns

    Cancer
    Prostate Cancer

    Study Details

    Year:2003
    Sample Size:13
    Duration:52 weeks
    Quality Score:3/10

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