New plant-based treatment aims to fight chemo fatigue in breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07669506

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Natureceuticals Sdn Bhd Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tested whether Nuvastatic, a plant extract, can reduce cancer-related fatigue in 180 women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Participants took Nuvastatic or a placebo three times daily for three chemo cycles. The study measured fatigue levels and quality of life using standard questionnaires. The goal is to find a safe, natural way to help patients feel less exhausted during treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Nuvastatic (a plant extract)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural option to ease severe fatigue during chemotherapy, helping patients feel better day-to-day.
What could go wrong: This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. Fatigue is subjective, and the placebo effect can be strong. The extract may not outperform placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST NEOPLASMS CHEMOTHERAPY, ADJUVANT FATIGUE QUALITY OF LIFE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Avicenna Hospital

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226016, India
Department of Medical Oncology (In Charge - Oncology Unit), Govt. Medical College & Govt. General Hospital,

Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, 532001, India
Hanji Cancer Centre

Belagavi, Karnataka, 590006, India
K.R. Hospital, Mysore Medical College & Research Institute

Mysuru, Karnataka, 570001, India
Onco-Life Cancer Centre

Satara, Maharashtra, 415519, India
Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Pvt. Ltd (Talegaon General Hospital)

Talegaon Dābhāde, Maharashtra, 410506, India
Siddharth Gupta Memorial Cancer Hospital (A Unit of Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital)

Wardha, Maharashtra, 442004, India

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