Dietary Fish and Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Breast Cancer Prevention (NCT01282580) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Dietary Fish and Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Breast Cancer Prevention
United States25 participantsStarted 2010-07
Plain-language summary
Research studies show that the type of fat in the diet may affect breast cancer risk. Fish oil and fish contain increased amounts of omega 3 fatty acids which appear to stop or slow down the growth and development of breast cancer cells in laboratory studies of mice and breast cancer cells. The use of omega 3 fatty acids to reduce the risk of breast cancer development in humans has not been adequately studied. Eating fish or taking fish oil may increase the amount of omega 3 in the breast, which may lower one's risk of breast cancer development.
Persons in this study with do one of the following: (1) take two capsules daily of omega 3 fatty acid supplements, or (2) eat several servings of canned salmon / tuna per week for a total of three months. Amounts of omega 3 fatty acids in the body's tissues will be measured by blood tests and a small sample of breast fat as obtained by a fine needle aspiration.
This study is supported by funding from the National Fisheries Institute, Food Innovation Center of The Ohio State University, and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concurrent malignancy or metastatic malignancy of any kind
* History of a bleeding tendency, use of anticoagulant medications
* Inability to undergo fine needle aspiration of breast adipose tissue
* Chronic use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements or regular consumption of \> 2 meals/servings of fish per week within the 3 months prior to entry on the study or any other supplements that might interact with omega-3 fatty acid supplements
* Known sensitivity or allergy to fish
* Standing regimen of full dose aspirin (325 mg/day or more), Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or NSAID-containing products.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Fatty acid profiles of breast adipose tissue
Timeframe: 0 and 3 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01282580
SponsorOhio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center