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Effect of Oral 5-HTP Intake on Urinary 5-HIAA Excretion

NCT00227136 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 8

Last updated 2018-04-13

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Summary

This is a research study looking at the effect of 5-Hydroxy Tryptophan (5-HTP) on urine excretion of 5-Hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA). 5-HTP is a common over the counter product that is sold in natural food stores and via the Internet. Increased levels of 5-HIAA in the urine can be found in a specific type of cancer, called carcinoid tumor. This study will examine the effect of oral 5-HTP intake on 5-HIAA excretion. Understanding this effect may help to determine which tests should be done in a patient with increased 5-HIAA excretion who's also taking 5-HTP.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

5-Hydroxy-Tryptamine

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Western Ontario, Canada

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Stan HM Van Uum, MD, PhD · Western University, Canada

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-05-31
Completion
2005-09-30

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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