Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Zometa and Physical Activity on Bone Density in Women Receiving Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

HealthPartners Institute

Collaborating Sponsors:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Eligibility:

FEMALE

40-55 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of zoledronic acid and physical activity on preventing bone loss in women aged 40 - 55 who are receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. The primary...

Detailed Description

Background: Breast cancer diagnosis accounts for 32% of all new cancer cases in US women, with approximately 211,300 women diagnosed in 2003. The majority of these women receive adjuvant chemotherapy,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women with Stage I - II breast cancer
  • Ages 40 - 55
  • Pre- or peri-menopausal
  • Within 1 month of beginning adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy
  • Baseline lumbar spine and total hip BMD \> -2.0 SD
  • Able to read and write English
  • Signed consent form

Exclusion

  • Previous treatment with bisphosphonates
  • Laboratory evidence of renal disease
  • Previous TRAM flap reconstructive surgery
  • Positive pregnancy test
  • Mental illness that precludes the patient from giving informed consent
  • Laboratory evidence of hepatic disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

September 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

72 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00202059

Start Date

June 1 2003

End Date

September 1 2007

Last Update

December 16 2015

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Park Nicollet Institute

Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States, 55416