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NCT00066586 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Exemestane in Reducing Breast Density in Postmenopausal Women at Risk for Breast Cancer
A NA study of Breast Cancer, sponsored by NCIC Clinical Trials Group.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 98
- Enrollment target
- 12
- Study locations
NCT00066586: Completed NA study of Breast Cancer, sponsored by NCIC Clinical Trials Group.
NCT00066586 is a NA study of Breast Cancer that has completed, run by NCIC Clinical Trials Group. The registered enrollment target is 98 participants, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 12 study locations across 7 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00066586, a NA study of Breast Cancer, has completed, sponsored by NCIC Clinical Trials Group.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 98 participants
- Enrollment target
- 12
- Study locations
Study Summary
RATIONALE: High estrogen levels may be associated with dense breast tissue and an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Exemestane may be effective in preventing the development of breast cancer by decreasing estrogen levels and reducing breast density. PURPOSE: Randomized clinical trial to study the effectiveness of exemestane in preventing the development of breast cancer by decreasing estrogen levels and reducing breast density in postmenopausal women who are at increased risk for breast cancer.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG exemestane
Study Locations (12)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center - Boston
- Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center at Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Boston
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston
- Brigham and Women's Hospital - Boston
Ontario
- Margaret and Charles Juravinski Cancer Centre - Hamilton
- Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Care at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Thunder Bay
- Princess Margaret Hospital - Toronto
Florida
- Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville - Jacksonville
Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester
Ohio
- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University - Columbus
Rhode Island
- Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island - Pawtucket
Quebec
- Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal - Montreal
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 98 participants |
| Start Date | 2001-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-02-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00066586 record still lists
NCT00066586 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 98 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Breast Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT00066586 lists 12 locations in 7 states (Massachusetts, Ontario, Florida).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00066586 about?
NCT00066586 is a clinical study titled "Exemestane in Reducing Breast Density in Postmenopausal Women at Risk for Breast Cancer". RATIONALE: High estrogen levels may be associated with dense breast tissue and an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Exemestane may be effective in preventing the development of breast cancer by decreasing estrogen levels and reducing breast density. PURPOSE: Randomized clinical trial to s...
What is the current status of trial NCT00066586?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 98 participants. The study started on 2001-08-01. Estimated completion is 2009-02-10.
What conditions does trial NCT00066586 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Breast Cancer.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00066586?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), exemestane (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00066586?
This trial is sponsored by NCIC Clinical Trials Group, which has 21 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00066586 being conducted?
This trial has 12 study locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Rhode Island. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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