Pilot Study of Curcumin for Women With Obesity and High Risk for Breast Cancer

NCT ID: NCT01975363

Last Updated: 2019-08-30

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

29 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-06-30

Study Completion Date

2016-09-19

Brief Summary

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This randomized pilot clinical trial studies a nanoemulsion formulation of curcumin in reducing inflammatory changes in breast tissue in obese women at high risk for breast cancer. Curcumin may reduce inflammation in breast tissue and fat. This may affect the risk of developing breast cancer.

Detailed Description

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

i.) To determine whether nanoemulsion curcumnin modulates pro-inflammatory biomarkers in plasma and breast adipose tissue.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES include:

ii.) To determine the adherence, tolerability and safety of two doses of nanoemulsion curcumin (NEC) in women at high risk for developing breast cancer;

iii.) Evaluate possible correlations between physical factors such as body mass index (BMI), dietary intake and pro-inflammatory effects in plasma and breast adipose tissue.

iv.) Explore additional biomarkers as surrogate endpoints to measure effects of NEC.

OUTLINE: Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I: Participants receive lower dose of nanoemulsion curcumin orally (PO) twice daily (BID) for 3 months.

ARM II: Participants receive 100 mg of nanoemulsion curcumin PO BID for 3 months.

Conditions

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Atypical Ductal Breast Hyperplasia BRCA1 Gene Mutation BRCA2 Gene Mutation Ductal Breast Carcinoma in Situ Lobular Breast Carcinoma in Situ

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Arm I (lower dose curcumin)

Participants receive 50 mg dose curcumin PO BID for 3 months. Biomarker analyses of breast adipose tissue and plasma samples will be obtained at baseline and 3 months. Breast adipose tissue samples will be obtained via fine needle aspiration. Plasma samples from the baseline blood draw will be assessed for curcumin and also stored at -80°C for biomarker analysis. Assessment of dietary intake by food frequency questionnaires and 24 hour dietary recalls will be used to assess usual dietary habits. All participants will complete a daily log on the date and time of NEC administration, potential adverse events, and medications.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

curcumin

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants will be randomized to either 50 mg BID or 100 mg BID NEC for a 3 month treatment period.

Biomarker analysis

Intervention Type OTHER

Breast adipose tissue and plasma samples will be obtained at baseline and 3 months for biomarker analyses. Breast adipose tissue samples will be obtained via fine needle aspiration. Plasma samples from the baseline blood draw will be assessed for curcumin/COG and also stored at -80°C for biomarker analyses.

Assessment of Dietary Intake

Intervention Type OTHER

Food frequency questionnaires will be obtained at 0 months and 24-hour dietary recalls will be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 months of the study.

Daily Log

Intervention Type OTHER

All participants will complete a daily log on the date and time of NEC administration, potential adverse events, and medications.

Arm II (higher dose curcumin)

Participants receive 100 mg dose curcumin PO BID for 3 months. Biomarker analyses of breast adipose tissue and plasma samples will be obtained at baseline and 3 months. Breast adipose tissue samples will be obtained via fine needle aspiration. Plasma samples from the baseline blood draw will be assessed for curcumin and also stored at -80°C for biomarker analysis. Asssessment of dietary intake by food frequency questionnaires and 24 hour dietary recalls will be used to assess usual dietary habits. All participants will complete a daily log on the date and time of NEC administration, potential adverse events, and medications.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

curcumin

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants will be randomized to either 50 mg BID or 100 mg BID NEC for a 3 month treatment period.

Biomarker analysis

Intervention Type OTHER

Breast adipose tissue and plasma samples will be obtained at baseline and 3 months for biomarker analyses. Breast adipose tissue samples will be obtained via fine needle aspiration. Plasma samples from the baseline blood draw will be assessed for curcumin/COG and also stored at -80°C for biomarker analyses.

Assessment of Dietary Intake

Intervention Type OTHER

Food frequency questionnaires will be obtained at 0 months and 24-hour dietary recalls will be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 months of the study.

Daily Log

Intervention Type OTHER

All participants will complete a daily log on the date and time of NEC administration, potential adverse events, and medications.

Interventions

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curcumin

Participants will be randomized to either 50 mg BID or 100 mg BID NEC for a 3 month treatment period.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Biomarker analysis

Breast adipose tissue and plasma samples will be obtained at baseline and 3 months for biomarker analyses. Breast adipose tissue samples will be obtained via fine needle aspiration. Plasma samples from the baseline blood draw will be assessed for curcumin/COG and also stored at -80°C for biomarker analyses.

Intervention Type OTHER

Assessment of Dietary Intake

Food frequency questionnaires will be obtained at 0 months and 24-hour dietary recalls will be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 months of the study.

Intervention Type OTHER

Daily Log

All participants will complete a daily log on the date and time of NEC administration, potential adverse events, and medications.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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C.I. 75300 C.I. Natural Yellow 3 CU Diferuloylmethane NEC Correlative studies Breast adipose tissue plasma samples questionnaires

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Increased risk for breast cancer based on family history, personal history
* Normal mammogram, clinical breast examination in the past 12 months
* \>1 year from pregnancy, lactation or chemotherapy
* Body mass index (BMI) between 25 - 40

Exclusion Criteria

* Concurrent malignancy or metastatic malignancy of any kind
* Ongoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other cancer-related treatment
* History of a bleeding tendency or current use of Coumadin or other anticoagulants
* Current or previous history of liver, gastrointestinal, hematopoietic, cardiac or renal disease, viral, bacterial, atypical or fungal infections of any organ system and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
* Pregnant or lactating women
* Concurrent use of hormonal contraception or hormone replacement therapy
* Concurrent use of immunosuppressant medications
* Concurrent use of medications known to inhibit or induce hepatic enzyme cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4
* Barriers to fine needle aspiration sampling of breast adipose, including breast implants, history of radiation to both breasts, bilateral mastectomies, and/or insufficient breast adipose tissue for adequate fine needle aspiration (FNA) sampling
* Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, hypertension, or psychiatric illness/social situation that would limit compliance with study requirements
* Chronic use of any herbal or dietary supplement containing curcumin or curcuminoids within the 3 months prior to entry on the study or any other supplements that might interact with NEC
* Known sensitivity or allergy to turmeric spices or curry
* Dietary intake of large amounts of curry, turmeric spices or black pepper on a regular basis
* Subjects on a standing regimen of full dose aspirin (\>= 325 mg/day), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)s or NSAID-containing products
Minimum Eligible Age

19 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Steven Clinton

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Steven Clinton, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Locations

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Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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NCI-2013-01199

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

OSU-13034

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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