Prostate Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Prostate, Sulphate, ATP, PTEN
Brief summary
This study evaluates whether a broccoli intervention (≥ 4 weeks) will result in differences in tissue sulphate levels in men scheduled for prostate biopsies. Comparisons will be made between participants randomised to the broccoli-rich diet and those randomised to the non-intervention arm.
Detailed description
Epidemiological studies provide evidence for a negative correlation between prostate cancer and intake of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli. Preliminary data from ongoing intervention trials carried out at the IFR suggest that dietary changes can directly influence the metabolic profile of prostate tissue. The most significant result observed to date is that of sulphate accumulation within the prostate. The additional sulphate is likely to drive synthesis of 3'-phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphosulfate, a universal sulphate donor, a process which would consume energy from ATP. A significant rise in levels of both ADP and phosphate has also been observed in prostate tissue from these studies, supporting the potential depletion of cellular ATP. Interestingly, the data indicate that the extent of ADP accumulation is negatively correlated with prostate cancer progression. The investigators now propose to undertake a two arm parallel un-blinded study to test the hypothesis that a short-term intervention with broccoli soups will lead to the accumulation of sulphate and ADP in prostate tissue. A potential increase in glutathione metabolites indicating a change in redox status, and therefore functional status, of specific genes involved in tumour suppression (PTEN) will also be investigated. Furthermore, the investigators aim to determine whether the accumulation of sulphate and ADP is specific to the prostate gland through the metabolic analyses of both prostate and non-prostate tissues.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTDietary intervention
Participants in this group will consume three portions of broccoli and stilton soup per week for a minimum of four weeks before their scheduled template prostate biopsy. The soup will be made with a specially cultivated broccoli known as Beneforte, which contains an enhanced dose of a substance called glucoraphanin.
OTHERNormal diet
Participants in this group will continue with their normal diet up until the day of their scheduled template prostate biopsy.
Sponsors
Clinical Research and Trials Unit (Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, UK)
Quadram Institute Bioscience
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Males * Scheduled for TPB as part of routine investigation or staging for prostate cancer * Aged 18-80 years * BMI between 19.5 and 35 kg/m2 * Smokers and non-smokers
Exclusion criteria
* Those regularly taking 5α-reductase inhibitors or testosterone replacement medicines * Those on warfarin treatment * Those diagnosed with diabetes * Those diagnosed with or suspected to be high-risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or hepatitis * Those allergic to any of the ingredients of the broccoli soups * Those taking dietary supplements or herbal remedies which may affect the study outcome. Please note that some supplements may not affect the study and this will be assessed on an individual basis * Those that are unable to understand English or give informed consent * Parallel participation in another research project that involves dietary intervention * Any person related to or living with any member of the study team
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphate level | Biopsy on a single occasion at ≥ 4 weeks | Sulphate levels will be measured in biopsy tissue samples from both prostate and adipose (fat) tissues. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | Biopsy on a single occasion at ≥ 4 weeks | Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) levels will be measured in biopsy tissue samples from both prostate and adipose (fat) tissues. |
| Redox status of phosphatase proteins | Biopsy on a single occasion at ≥ 4 weeks | The redox status of phosphatase proteins, including the tumour suppressor PTEN will be assessed in biopsy tissue samples from the prostate gland. |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed