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NCT05013255 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Pioglitazone Therapy Targeting Fatigue in Breast Cancer
A Phase 2 study of Breast Cancer and Muscle Fatigue, sponsored by West Virginia University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05013255: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Breast Cancer and Muscle Fatigue, sponsored by West Virginia University.
NCT05013255 is a Phase 2 study of Breast Cancer and Muscle Fatigue that is actively recruiting participants, run by West Virginia University. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05013255, a Phase 2 study of Breast Cancer and Muscle Fatigue, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by West Virginia University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this project is to evaluate the therapeutic potential of pioglitazone (PIO) to target underlying mechanisms that promote muscle fatigue in patients with breast cancer. This represents an off-label use of this compound, both in terms of the patient population and the clinical phenotype targeted. The central research hypothesis of this study is that daily pioglitazone will restore transcriptional downregulation of pathways within skeletal that promote fatigue.
Primary Outcome
evaluate the ability of daily pioglitazone therapy to attenuate the transcriptional downregulation of a gene network within skeletal muscle that is integral to mitochondrial bioenergetics, with PPARγ central to this network. The outcome measure will be RNA-Sequencing and gene expression analysis from muscle biopsies obtained from subjects following either low dose or high dose pioglitazone therapy.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Pioglitazone 15mg
- DRUG Pioglitazone 30 mg
Study Locations (1)
West Virginia
- West Virginia University Cancer Institute - Morgantown
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-12-23 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What NCT05013255 shows while recruiting
NCT05013255 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 30 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 2,803-participant average among 1,224 other Breast Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Breast Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Pioglitazone 15mg is the first listed.
NCT05013255 reports a single indexed study location in West Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05013255 about?
NCT05013255 is a clinical study titled "Pioglitazone Therapy Targeting Fatigue in Breast Cancer". The goal of this project is to evaluate the therapeutic potential of pioglitazone (PIO) to target underlying mechanisms that promote muscle fatigue in patients with breast cancer. This represents an off-label use of this compound, both in terms of the patient population and the clinical phenotype ta...
What is the current status of trial NCT05013255?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2021-12-23. Estimated completion is 2026-12.
What conditions does trial NCT05013255 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Breast Cancer, Muscle Fatigue.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05013255?
The interventions under investigation include: Pioglitazone 15mg (DRUG), Pioglitazone 30 mg (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05013255?
This trial is sponsored by West Virginia University, which has 122 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05013255 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across West Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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