Clinical Trial: Reishi Mushroom Extract for Fatigue and/or Arthralgias/Myalgias in Patients With Breast Cancer on Aromatase Inhibitors
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Carcinoma
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Reishi Mushroom Extract for Fatigue and/or Arthralgias in Patients With Breast Cancer on Aromatase Inhibitors: A Randomized Phase II MNCCTN Trial
Brief Summary:
This phase II trial tests how well Reishi mushroom extract works in treating fatigue and/or joint/muscle pain (arthralgias/myalgias) in patients with breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors.Fatigue and arthralgias/myalgias are common symptoms in breast cancer patients taking aromatase inhibitors (AI).Given the long duration of AI treatment for some women (up to 10 years), these symptoms can significantly impact quality of life and premature discontinuation of AIs, a beneficial medication.Reishi…
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