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NCT00073073 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Exemestane and Celecoxib in Postmenopausal Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer

A Phase 2 study of Breast Neoplasms, sponsored by Georgetown University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
46
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT00073073 is a Phase 2 study of Breast Neoplasms that has completed, run by Georgetown University. The registered enrollment target is 46 participants, below the 569-participant average among 97 other Breast Neoplasms trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states.

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The verdict

NCT00073073, a Phase 2 study of Breast Neoplasms, has completed, sponsored by Georgetown University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
46 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The primary goal of this 5-year study is to determine whether exemestane alone or in combination with celecoxib decreases breast tissue density in healthy postmenopausal women at high risk for breast cancer. Dense breast tissue seen on mammography has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. The study will also examine the effects of exemestane and celecoxib on bone density, blood hormone levels and quality of life. Exemestane, approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating postmenopausal women with breast cancer, lowers the amount of estrogen in the body. Celecoxib, approved for treating arthritis pain and for reducing the number or colon polyps in an inherited syndrome, is an anti-inflammatory drug. Half of the women in the study will receive exemestane alone and half will receive exemestane and celecoxib together. In December 2004, the arm using exemestane and celecoxib was closed to accrual Postmenopausal women who are at increased risk for developing invasive breast cancer may be eligible to participate. Candidates are screened with breast cancer risk assessment, medical history and physical examination, blood tests, review of medical records, if needed, breast biopsy, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan to assess bone density. For the DEXA scan, the subject lies still on a table for about 30 minutes while the spine and hip are scanned using a small amount of radiation. Participants take exemestane in pill form once a day for 2 years. They also take calcium and vitamin D pills daily to help protect bone health. They are followed in the clinic during the course of the study to determine the amount of drug taken and any side effects, and for the following tests and procedures: * Medical evaluation and blood tests at after 1 and 3 months on study drugs * Medical evaluation at 6 months * Breast biopsy at screening and then at 12 months * dual-emission x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan of the spine, mammogram and routine blood te

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Exemestane
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Vitamin D
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Calcium carbonate

Study Locations (2)

District of Columbia

  • Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University - Washington D.C.

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 46 participants
Start Date 2003-11
Est. Completion 2011-12
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Georgetown University

227 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00073073

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00073073 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 46 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 569-participant average among 97 other Breast Neoplasms trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The listed sponsor is Georgetown University, which has 227 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Breast Neoplasms appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Exemestane is the first listed.

NCT00073073 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include District of Columbia, Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00073073 about?

NCT00073073 is a clinical study titled "Exemestane and Celecoxib in Postmenopausal Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer". The primary goal of this 5-year study is to determine whether exemestane alone or in combination with celecoxib decreases breast tissue density in healthy postmenopausal women at high risk for breast cancer. Dense breast tissue seen on mammography has been linked to an increased risk of breast cance...

What is the current status of trial NCT00073073?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 46 participants. The study started on 2003-11. Estimated completion is 2011-12.

What conditions does trial NCT00073073 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Breast Neoplasms.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00073073?

The interventions under investigation include: Exemestane (DRUG), Vitamin D (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Calcium carbonate (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00073073?

This trial is sponsored by Georgetown University, which has 227 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00073073 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across District of Columbia, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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