Status:

COMPLETED

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Preventing Joint Symptoms in Patients With Stage I-III Breast Cancer Receiving Anastrozole, Exemestane, or Letrozole

Lead Sponsor:

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Cancer and Leukemia Group B

Conditions:

Recurrent Breast Cancer

Stage IA Breast Cancer

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized pilot trial studies omega-3 fatty acid in preventing joint symptoms in patients with stage I-III breast cancer receiving anastrozole, exemestane, or letrozole. Omega-3 fatty acid suppl...

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. To assess the feasibility of evaluating joint symptoms in postmenopausal women with breast cancer randomized to n-3 PUFA (omega-3 fatty acid) vs. placebo supplementation using the Func...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women diagnosed with breast cancer stages I-III initiating first adjuvant AI therapy with any of the Food and Drug Administration- (FDA) approved AIs (anastrozole, exemestane, letrozole)
  • Concurrent gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist therapy is allowed
  • Concurrent breast related radiation therapy is allowed
  • Prior tamoxifen use is allowed
  • Prior chemotherapy is allowed
  • History of osteoarthritis and/or fibromyalgia is allowed
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document

Exclusion

  • Metastatic malignancy of any kind
  • Rheumatoid arthritis and other types of autoimmune and inflammatory joint disease, with the exception of osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia
  • AI use \> 2 weeks prior to study enrollment
  • Known bleeding disorders
  • History of diabetes mellitus, heart disease or TIA/stroke
  • Current use of warfarin or other anticoagulants
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia,or psychiatric illness/social situation that would limit compliance with study requirements
  • Daily use of n-3 PUFA concentrates or capsules or regular or any other supplements that might interact with n-3 PUFA supplements within six months of study initiation; sporadic use of n-3 PUFA supplement may be eligible if there has been a 3-month washout period prior to randomization
  • Pregnant or nursing women
  • Known sensitivity or allergy to fish or fish oil
  • Concurrent use of daily full dose aspirin (≥ 325 mg/day), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or NSAID-containing products or steroids; one month washout period is required prior to randomization
  • Unable to give informed consent
  • In patients consenting for optional MRIs, any contraindication to MRI examination including but not limited to ferromagnetic metal in the body, pacemaker, or severe claustrophobia

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 4 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 9 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

44 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01478477

Start Date

October 4 2011

End Date

January 9 2014

Last Update

February 27 2023

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Ohio State University Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210