L-Theanine to Support Relaxation and Mood for Cancer Patients in Surveillance

Part of paid clinical trials in Duarte, California.

Sponsor
City of Hope Medical Center
Study ID
NCT07220447
Phase
EARLY_PHASE1
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
  • Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Survey Administration — OTHER
    Ancillary studies
  • Theanine — DRUG
    Given L-theanine PO

Study Details

This clinical trial tests the feasibility, best dose, and effectiveness of L-theanine for supporting relaxation and mood among cancer patients in surveillance. L-theanine is a substance found in the leaves of green tea with potential to enhance mental health and well-being. It works by increasing certain chemicals within the body that have been associated with stress reduction, mood stabilization, and improved cognitive performance.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 21, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Jul 9, 2027
Completion
Jul 9, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
50 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Arm I (L-theanine QD)
    Patients receive L-theanine PO QD for 6 weeks in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
  • Experimental: Arm II (L-theanine BID)
    Patients receive L-theanine PO BID for 6 weeks in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.

Primary Outcome Measure

Adherence rates [ Time Frame: Up to 8 weeks ]

Locations (4)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
City of Hope Medical CenterDuarteCalifornia91010
Erica Veguilla
[email protected]
949-671-4673
Erica Veguilla (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
City of Hope SeacliffHuntington BeachCalifornia92648
Erica Veguilla
[email protected]
949-671-4673
Erica Veguilla (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
City of Hope at Irvine LennarIrvineCalifornia92618
Erica Veguilla
[email protected]
949-671-4673
Erica Veguilla (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
City of Hope at Irvine Sand CanyonIrvineCalifornia92618
Erica Veguilla
[email protected]
949-671-4673
Erica Veguilla (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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