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

Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2003;6(4):301-4. doi: 10.1038/sj.pcan.4500679.

Abstract

This trial investigated the tolerability and effect of modified citrus pectin (Pecta-Sol) in 13 men with prostate cancer and biochemical prostate-specific antigen (PSA) failure after localized treatment, that is, radical prostatectomy, radiation, or cryosurgery. A total of 13 men were evaluated for tolerability and 10 for efficacy. Changes in the prostate-specific antigen doubling time (PSADT) of the 10 men were the primary end point in the study. We found that the PSADT increased (P-value<0.05) in seven (70%) of 10 men after taking MCP for 12 months compared to before taking MCP. This study suggests that MCP may lengthen the PSADT in men with recurrent prostate cancer.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Clinical Trial, Phase II

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Citrus*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pectins / adverse effects
  • Pectins / chemistry*
  • Pectins / therapeutic use*
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen / blood*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / blood*
  • Testosterone / blood

Substances

  • Testosterone
  • Pectins
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen