Berry lozenges tested as cancer shield in healthy volunteers
NCT ID NCT01961869
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tested whether black raspberry confections (like lozenges) could help prevent oral cancer. Sixty-seven healthy volunteers ate different versions of the confection to see which was most acceptable and how it affected genes and chemicals linked to cancer. The goal was to find the best way to deliver black raspberry's cancer-fighting compounds.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- black raspberry confection (lyophilized black raspberry powder)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to help prevent oral cancer in healthy people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It focuses on taste, safety, and biological markers, not on actually preventing cancer. The results may not lead to any proven prevention method.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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