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Bee product may boost health in oral cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT07682285

Disease control Sponsor: Taipei Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a daily dose of Taiwanese Green Propolis, a natural bee-derived supplement, can improve blood fat levels, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in people who have completed treatment for oral cavity cancer. Participants take either propolis capsules or a placebo for 12 weeks, with follow-up assessments including blood tests, questionnaires, and physical performance measures. The goal is to see if this supplement can help manage common post-treatment issues like high cholesterol and tiredness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Taiwanese Green Propolis (TGP) capsules
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help manage cholesterol and fatigue after oral cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 25 participants, so results may not apply widely. The supplement may not outperform placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

25 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older 2. Histologically confirmed diagnosis of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) 3. Post-primary treatment follow-up phase (surgery with or without adjuvant radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy completed) 4. Alert and oriented; able to complete study assessments independently or with research staff assistance 5. Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese 6. Not chewing betel quid during the study period 7. Willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known allergy to propolis, honey, multiple pollens, or alcohol 2. Psychiatric disorder or cognitive impairment preventing study participation 3. Neuromuscular or joint disorders preventing performance of grip strength or sit-to-stand assessments 4. Pain at testing limb sites preventing physical assessments

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dyslipidemias head and neck squamous cell carcinoma hyperlipidemia inherited lipid metabolism disorder oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cancer-related fatigue Dyslipidemias Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Taipei Medical University Hospital

    Taipei, Taiwan

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