Phase II Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Evaluation of AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) for the Eradication of HPV Infections in Women With HPV Positive Pap Smears
Phase II Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Evaluation of AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) for the Eradication of HPV Infections in Women With HPV Positive Pap Smears
This is a phase II randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled, crossover trial. The primary outcome of this trial is achieving durable eradication persistent high risk HPV infection determined by HPV negative test results achieved while on active treatment with AHCC and maintained for 6 month post supplementation and 12 months post completion of AHCC treatment compared to placebo.
This is a phase II randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled, crossover trial. The primary outcome of this trial is achieving durable eradication HPV infection determined by HPV negative test results achieved while on active treatment with AHCC and maintained for 6 month post supplementation and 12 months post completion of AHCC treatment for Group 1. We will follow all patients for at least 12 months and up to 30 months depending on success of achieving a negative HPV testing results. After receiving AHCC 3 grams x 6 months if positive at the end of 12 months of study treatment, they are considered a treatment failure. If negative after completion of 6 months of AHCC supplementation + 6 months of placebo, they will continue on study for another six months (2 visits) to confirm they remain HPV negative and durable response. Group 2 will serve as untreated control for all time points (end of supplementation, then 6, 9, and 12 months post end of AHCC supplementation.
Inclusion Criteria:
• Women over 30 years of age who have a HPV positive test and normal/negative cytology, atypical cells, ASCUS, or CIN1 or CIN2 cervical dysplasia within three months of study entry.
Women must have had 2 other HPV positive tests with normal/negative cytology, atypical cells, ASCUS, or CIN1 or CIN2 cervical dysplasia
Women of child bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test within 7 days of therapy start.
Patients must have adequate hematologic, renal, and hepatic function as noted from labs within the previous 12 months: ANC >/= 1,500 cells/mm3, platelets 100,000 >/= cells/mm3; Creatinine clearance>/= 60 mL/min (estimated by Cockcroft Gault equation), total bilirubin, SGPT, SGOT, and alkaline phosphatase </= 1.5 times normal.
Patients of child-bearing age must agree to use effective methods of contraception (oral contraceptives, condoms, etc.) while on study.
Exclusion Criteria:
• History of myocardial infarction within past 6 months, unstable angina, CHF, or uncontrolled hypertension (> 140/90).