Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Carrot juice for preventing colorectal cancer in high-risk patients

Official title: Polyp Prophylactic Properties of Polyacetylenes in Patients With Previous Polypectomy

Run by Odense University Hospital · NCT06335420 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if drinking carrot juice every day can help prevent colorectal cancer from coming back in patients who are at high risk after surgery.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorOdense University Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsMethotrexate
Locations1 site (Odense)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 20, 2024
Main results expectedJune 1, 2027
Study endsDecember 1, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 20, 2025
Trial IDNCT06335420 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients who have had a resection of adenomas larger than 20 mm and are classified as high-risk for colorectal cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients with multiple small polyps, severe comorbidities, or those on certain medications may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective randomized double-blinded study aims to evaluate the prophylactic effects of carrot juice rich in polyacetylenes on patients who have undergone resection of high-risk colorectal adenomas. Participants will consume 100 ml of either active carrot juice or placebo daily for one year, while their compliance will be monitored through diaries. The study will compare the incidence and growth of recurrent adenomas between the two groups to determine if the carrot juice significantly reduces neoplastic transformation. The trial is conducted across multiple centers in Denmark and Sweden.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a novel dietary intervention to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in high-risk patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of dietary interventions in cancer prevention is a growing field, this specific approach using carrot juice is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Any type of resection for adenomas larger than 20 mm in size (endoscopically evaluated) or endoscopically resected T1 cancers.
2. Acceptance of the treatment and follow-up program.
3. Capability to understand and follow the instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients allocated to "high-risk" group because of many small polyps (\>4).
2. Pregnancy.
3. Known relevant allergies.
4. Chronic consumption of COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitors (Aspirin, Celecoxib, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Ketoprofen, Ketorolac, Indometacin, Naproxen, Piroxicam) or immunosuppressive agents (Methotrexate, Azathioprine or glucocorticoids).
5. Patients with different neoplastic disease under treatment (Chemo-/Radio-/Imunotherapy).
6. Severe comorbidity NYHA III-IV.
7. Lynch syndrome.

Where it's running

  • Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital
    Odense, Denmark
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Gunnar Baatrup, Professor — OUH og Svendborg Sygehus
  • Study coordinator: Gunnar Baatrup, Professor
  • Email: Gunnar.Baatrup@rsyd.dk
  • Phone: +4520575154

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.