Status:

COMPLETED

A Study of the Effect of Polyphenon E (Green Tea Extract) on Breast Cancer Progression

Lead Sponsor:

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

Collaborating Sponsors:

Columbia University

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Eligibility:

FEMALE

21-75 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

To see if an extract of green tea can affect certain markers of breast cancer and breast cancer progression in women with a recent biopsy positive for cancer and who are scheduled for surgery.

Detailed Description

To evaluate the short-term effects of a daily dose of Polyphenon E administered during the interval between breast biopsy and surgery in women with recently diagnosed breast cancer. Endpoints will be ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Definitive biopsy demonstrating primary breast cancer
  • Residual breast cancer requiring additional surgical resection
  • Stage I, II or III disease
  • Patient has ability to give signed informed consent
  • Normal hepatic and renal function (creatinine\<1.5, transaminases \<1.5 times upper limit of normal).
  • ECOG Performance status of 0 or 1.
  • Age ≥ 21 years and less than 75

Exclusion

  • Prior hormonal or surgical therapy for breast cancer
  • Abnormal liver function test
  • Liver or kidney problems that would interfere with metabolism of study drug
  • Any condition that would hamper informed consent or ability to comply with study protocol
  • Participation in another research study in the last three months
  • Known malignancy at any site other than breast
  • Recent consumption of green tea (5 or more cups per day, within one week prior to biopsy)
  • Allergy or intolerance to any component of green tea
  • Inability or refusal to comply with definitive surgical therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00676793

Start Date

May 1 2004

End Date

July 1 2013

Last Update

September 21 2017

Active Locations (2)

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LSU Health Sciences Center

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, 71103

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Columbia Presbyterian Hospital

New York, New York, United States, 10032