Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Aspirin on Mammogram Density in Healthy Postmenopausal Women With a Moderate or High Level of Breast Density

Lead Sponsor:

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Mammographic Breast Density

Eligibility:

FEMALE

55-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Aspirin may be effective in reducing breast density in healthy postmenopausal women with a moderate or high level of breast density. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying the...

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: Primary * Compare the effect of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) vs placebo on mammographic density in healthy postmenopausal women with a moderate or high level of breast density. Second...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Moderate or high density breast tissue on mammogram within the past 4 months
  • Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BIRAD) class 2-4 or digitized mammogram with ≥ 25% density
  • Healthy without serious comorbidities
  • Female
  • Postmenopausal
  • More than 3 weeks since prior and no other concurrent use (2 or more times per week) of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), ibuprofen, or other NSAIDs
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • history of breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ or lobular carcinoma in situ
  • history of illness for which NSAIDs are typically primary therapy (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Allergy to NSAIDs
  • Anemia (hematocrit \< 35%), abnormal bleeding tests, or bleeding disorders
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) ulcer or history of GI bleeding
  • Adverse reactions to aspirin acid or other NSAIDs
  • Renal disease
  • Asthma
  • Current or chronic liver disease
  • History of hemorrhagic stroke or transient ischemic attack
  • History of coronary artery disease, including any of the following:
  • Myocardial infarction (MI)
  • Angina
  • Coronary artery disease documented on cardiac catheterization, exercise thallium, or exercise echocardiogram
  • Strong family history of coronary artery disease (i.e., mother with MI before 55 years of age, father with MI before 45 years of age)
  • Documented carotid artery disease
  • Diabetes
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • No planned extensive weight loss in the next 6 months (≥ 10 pounds)
  • More than 2 alcoholic drinks daily
  • Mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse
  • Prior angioplasty or coronary artery bypass grafting
  • Prior breast implantation or reduction surgery
  • Less than 6 months since prior hormones for menopause (including pills, patches, vaginal route), tamoxifen citrate, raloxifene, other hormonal therapy, or herbal or soy preparations
  • Concurrent anticoagulation medication

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    November 1 2005

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    July 1 2007

    Estimated Enrollment :

    144 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00470561

    Start Date

    November 1 2005

    End Date

    July 1 2007

    Last Update

    November 15 2010

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

    Seattle, Washington, United States, 98109-1024