Clinical Trial of the Seaweed Supplement Fucoidan in Survivors of Cancer

Last updated: September 8, 2026
Sponsor: University of Rochester
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Inflammation

Pain (Pediatric)

Treatment

Fucoidan extracted from F. Vesiculosus

Fucoidan extracted from F. Vesiculosus

Fucoidan extracted from U. Pinnatifida

Clinical Study ID

NCT06295588
STUDY00009135
T32CA102618
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

To determine the feasibility of an 8-week fucoidan supplement intervention for patients with fatigue post-cancer treatment and assess changes in fatigue, frailty, and inflammation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Survivors of cancer

  • Age 18 or older

  • Speak and understand English

  • Have completed surgery, radiation, and/or systemic intravenous anticancer therapy (e.g., chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) ≤10 years prior to enrollment.

  • Have a baseline level of fatigue, as determined by reporting a score of 4 or higherfor the question, "In the last week, how bad was your worst fatigue on a scale from 0-10?"

  • Be willing to commit to the fucoidan supplement dosing and delivery method, tocomplete evaluation instruments, and to attend all study visits.

  • Completed Informed Consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current warfarin or other anti-coagulation medication use.

  • Current use of supplements that contain fucoidan

  • Any allergy to fucoidan

  • Be diagnosed with a major psychiatric illness requiring hospitalization within thelast year.

  • Be diagnosed with dementia.

  • Be pregnant or nursing

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 4
Primary Treatment: Fucoidan extracted from F. Vesiculosus
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
July 26, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
June 01, 2027

Connect with a study center

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    Rochester, New York 14642
    United States

    Site Not Available

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