Zoledronic Acid in Aromatase Inhibitor Induced Musculoskeletal Symptoms
United States63 participantsStarted 2011-02
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Zoledronic acid may prevent bone loss and help prevent or lessen musculoskeletal symptoms in women receiving hormone therapy for breast cancer.
PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well zoledronic acid works in preventing musculoskeletal symptoms in post-menopausal women with stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer receiving letrozole.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients with histologically proven DCIS or stage I-III invasive carcinoma of the breast that is estrogen and/or progesterone receptor positive by immunohistochemical staining who are considering aromatase inhibitor therapy; women may receive the AI on this study as initial adjuvant hormonal treatment or following tamoxifen; patients must have completed any adjuvant chemotherapy; patients may have received preoperative chemotherapy
* Postmenopausal status, defined as: \>= 60 years of age; or \< 60 years of age and amenorrheic for \>= 12 months prior to day 1 if intact uterus/ovaries; or \< 60 years of age, and the last menstrual period 6-12 months prior to day 1, if intact uterus/ovaries and meets biochemical criteria for menopause (FSH and estradiol within institutional standards for postmenopausal status); or \< 60 years of age, without a uterus, and meets biochemical criteria for menopause (FSH and estradiol within institutional standards for postmenopausal status); or \< 60 years of age and history of bilateral oophorectomy; or prior radiation castration with amenorrhea for at least 6 months; \< 60 years of age and taking medication designed to suppress ovarian function and meets biochemical criteria for menopause (estradiol levels within institutional standards for postmenopausal status; women would have had to be taking the drug for at least 30 days prior to day 1)
* ECOG performance status 0-2
* Patient is aware of the nature of her diagnosis, und…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of Participants With Aromatase Inhibitor Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms (AIMSS)
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01194440
SponsorSidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins