Effects of Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH) With Letrozole and Gonadotropin (NCT01403688) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH) With Letrozole and Gonadotropin
United States9 participantsStarted 2011-06
Plain-language summary
Fertility drugs have the effect of increasing hormone levels. Higher hormone levels from infertility treatments may increase breast cancer risk, but there has not been enough research to know for sure. Researchers want to use a method of taking breast tissue cells from women who are having infertility treatment. The breast tissue cells might show changes that would indicate an increased risk of cancer. The method of taking the breast tissue cells is called Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in breast tissue, in women at high risk of breast cancer who are being treated with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Women must be at increased risk for breast cancer based on any of the following criteria:
. Must be undergoing infertility treatment at the University of Kansas with Controlled Ovarian Hyper-stimulation (COH)
. Must be between the ages of 21-45 (both inclusive) with Day 3 FSH less than 12 IU/L, Day 3 E2 less than 80 pg/ml
Exclusion criteria
. Women under 21 or over 45 years old
. Day 3 FSH over 12 IU/L, Day 3 E2 over 80 pg/ml
. Women who do not meet risk criteria above
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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evaluation with pre- and post-treatment(COH) breast cytomorphometry and biomarkers