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Study Summary
No. S00-00:.......Prostate......Elise D. Cook......Clinical Cancer Prevention
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Study Summary Title
Study Summary
Number:
S00-00
Study Title:Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT)
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Physician New Patient Referral
Name:Elise D. CookPatients Call:800-392-1611 (in U.S.A.) 713-792-6161 (outside U.S.A.)
Dept:Clinical Cancer PreventionReferring MD
Call:
800-392-1611 (in U.S.A.) 713-792-6161 (outside U.S.A.)
Phone:713-794-4400
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General Information
Disease Group:ProstateSupported By:N/A
Phase of Study:Phase IIIReturn
Visit:
Return visits occur every 6 months after randomization for duration of 7 - 12
years.
Treatment
Agents:
1-Selenomethionine
Alpha-Tocopherol
Home Care:The participant will take his study supplements at home on a daily basis.
Treatment Loc:Only at MDACC
Estimated
Length of Stay
in Houston:
Not applicable.
Description/
Intervention:
The goal of this clinical research study is to find out if taking Vitamin E
and/or selenium can help to prevent cataracts and AMD.
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Study Objectives / Outcomes
To assess the effect of selenium and vitamin E alone and in combination on the clinical incidence of prostate cancer. Secondary objectives - effects on incidence of lung, colorectal and all cancers.
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Study Status Information
Study Activation / Registration Date:08/27/2001
IRB Review and Approval Date:12/01/2004
Study Type:Phase Iii
Recruitment Status:Terminated
Projected Accrual:N/A
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Enrollment Eligibility
If you do not meet the enrollment eligibility, there may be other treatment options for you. Please Contact the Referral Office for more information.

Inclusion Criteria:1) Men age > 55, (> 50 if African American), have a total PSA < 4.0, a digital rectal examination not suspicious for prostate cancer in the judgement of the examiner, and capable of reasonably normal activity.

Exclusion Criteria:1) Men previously diagnosed with prostate cancer or high grade PIN, prior history of other cancers other than basal or squamous cell skin cancer wtihin the past 5 years, current anticoagulation therapy, or uncontrolled hypertension are ineligible.

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Links
Registration Number: NCT00006392
Study Information on Clinical Trials Registry (clinicaltrials.gov)

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