Tart Cherry and Omega-3's for Aromatase Inhibitor Musculoskeletal Symptoms

NCT ID: NCT06123286

Last Updated: 2025-09-19

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-12

Study Completion Date

2027-10-31

Brief Summary

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Both Tart Cherry and Omega 3 FAs have better side effect profiles compared to other commonly used medications for AIMSS, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, steroids, and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Additionally, in our clinics we often find that patients tend to be more receptive to taking a supplement as opposed to an additional medication. Further, both Tart Cherry concentrate and fish oil have beneficial properties for helping with joint stiffness in general, in addition to other health issues like insomnia.

There is preliminary evidence in mouse models that when given together, these supplements may have an even greater anti-inflammatory effect than when taken separately14. Although to our knowledge, no human studies have tested this hypothesis. This study has been designed to test the hypothesis that Tart Cherry and fish oil when given in combination over a 12-week period could produce beneficial changes in joint function when compared to Tart Cherry or fish oil in isolation in an obese breast cancer population experiencing AIMSS. Secondary outcomes to be assessed include pain, functional performance, quality of life and cognition.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Breast Cancer Aromatase Inhibitor Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms (AIMSS) Joint Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Group 1 : Wait list control

No supplement but will be offered supplements after finishing the study

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Group 2 : Tart Cherry and Omega 3 FA (Fish Oil)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tart Cherry

Intervention Type DRUG

1 ounce of Tart Cherry Concentrate (King Orchard) mixed with 8 ounces of water daily for 12 weeks

Omega 3 FA (Fish Oil)

Intervention Type DRUG

2 capsules of Omega 3 FA (Fish Oil) (Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega) \[650 mg EPA and 450 mg DHA per capsule\] daily for 12 weeks

Interventions

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Tart Cherry

1 ounce of Tart Cherry Concentrate (King Orchard) mixed with 8 ounces of water daily for 12 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Omega 3 FA (Fish Oil)

2 capsules of Omega 3 FA (Fish Oil) (Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega) \[650 mg EPA and 450 mg DHA per capsule\] daily for 12 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Breast cancer diagnosis (Stage I-III) with any hormonal status.
* Females aged ≥ 18 years.
* Currently receiving AI therapy.
* BMI ≥ 27.
* Clinical diagnosis of AIMSS.
* Omega-3 Index \<8%.
* Average joint pain score ≥ 4 on the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) within 7 days of enrollment.
* Written informed consent obtained from subject and ability and willingness of subject to comply with the requirements of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Current use of anticoagulant medications (Including but not limited to Warfarin, Lovenox, Eliquis, Xarelto).
* Allergy to cherries or fish/fish products.
* Lifetime history of rheumatoid arthritis and/or inflammatory joint diseases (Including but not limited to reactive arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis).
* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus as determined by treating physician (with or without the use of glucose lowering medications and/or insulin).
* Lifetime history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks.
* New use or dose change of oral or topical analgesics in the previous 14 days. (Including but not limited to opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, acetaminophen, SNRI's, SSRI's, gabapentinoids, tricyclic antidepressants, and muscle relaxants).
* Oral or intra-articular steroid use in the previous 30 days (Including but not limited to dexamethasone, prednisone, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone, hydrocortisone).
* History of joint fracture or surgery of the symptomatic joint in the previous 6 months.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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The Cherry Marketing Institute

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Philip Chang

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Philip Chang

Sponsor-Investigator

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Philip Chang, DO

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Locations

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

CS Cancer at the Hunt Cancer Center

Torrance, California, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Clinical Trial Navigator

Role: CONTACT

3104232133

Facility Contacts

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Clinical Trial Recruitment Navigator

Role: primary

3104232133

Sarah Valdez

Role: primary

310-750-3300 ext. 73422

Other Identifiers

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IIT2022-08-CHANG-TaCO3AIMSS

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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