Evaluation of Antiproliferative Effects of Arimidex in Ductal Lavage Fluid in Patients With Breast Cancer

NCT ID: NCT01207635

Last Updated: 2012-07-30

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2002-11-30

Study Completion Date

2006-01-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this study is to evaluate antiproliferative effects of Arimidex in ductal lavage fluids of Breast Cancer patients.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer incidence and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in women. Breast duct fluid provide biomarkers to aid in risk assessment of developing breast cancer.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Breast Cancer

Keywords

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Cancer Arimidex

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Breast Cancer Patients

Ductal Lavage Fluid Collection

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Procedure of inserting a small catheter into the ductal openings in the nipple and washing out cells from inside the duct.

Interventions

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Ductal Lavage Fluid Collection

Procedure of inserting a small catheter into the ductal openings in the nipple and washing out cells from inside the duct.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patient must have a history of breast cancer.
* Patient must be scheduled to receive standard treatment with Arimidex for adjuvant hormonal management.
* Patient must be willing to undergo a duct lavage.
* Patient must sign an Informed Consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* None.
Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Banu Arun, MD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Locations

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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Related Links

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http://www.mdanderson.org

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center website

Other Identifiers

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LAB02-0400

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id