Oral Aromatase Inhibitors Modify the Gut Microbiome (NCT05030038) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Oral Aromatase Inhibitors Modify the Gut Microbiome
United States24 participantsStarted 2022-03-29
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research is to study the bacteria in participants' gut before receiving a medicine called an aromatase inhibitor for breast cancer and after participants receive medicine for breast cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Pathologic diagnosis in situ or invasive breast cancer for which initiating aromatase inhibitors therapy is recommended or initiating aromatase inhibitors for risk reduction.
* ECOG performance status 0,1, 2, 3.
* Age ≥ 18 years
* HER2+ breast cancer is allowed if patients are on a monoclonal antibody therapy for which a change is not anticipated while on study (12 weeks) and they have been on the monoclonal antibody therapy for at least 4 weeks.
* Ability to read, understand and evaluate study materials and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have been on antibiotics within 4 weeks of enrollment.
* Administered chemotherapy less than 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
* Hormone replacement (defined as only estrogen and/or progesterone replacement) or anti-estrogen therapy within 4 weeks of starting aromatase inhibitors
* Use of antibody drug conjugate (HER2+ breast cancer)
* Male breast cancer
* Any serious and/or unstable pre-existing medical, psychiatric, or other existing condition that would prevent compliance with the trial or consent process
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.