Breast CancerBCS2NCT01954706
Exercise to Prevent Aromatase Inhibitor Side Effects in Breast Cancer Patients
A study testing Structured Exercise in people with Breast Cancer and Sarcopenia, run by Baltimore VA Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Hormone receptor-positive tumors are the most common breast cancers in postmenopausal women, and drug therapies, which block the production or effects of estrogen, are the mainstay of treatment in these patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 80 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Breast Cancer, Sarcopenia
- What is being tested?
- Structured Exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 5 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Nov 2013to Sep 2015
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 to 80 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- At least mild fatigue in 2 of the 4 areas of the Piper Fatigue Scale (score ≥ 1-3)
- Completion of standard surgery +/- chemotherapy for breast cancer (may undergo radiation therapy during study)
- 25-OH vitamin D > 20 ng/ml
- Histological evidence of stage I-III hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
- Body Mass Index >/=18 and <50 kg/m2
- 40-80 years of age
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- Non-smoking (non smoking for at least 12 months: cigarettes, cigars, pipes
- Menopause over one year (absence of menses for 12 months or greater)
- Sedentary (exercise no >60 min 2 times/week)
Who cannot join
- Taking oral steroids, warfarin, or other medications interfering with fat metabolism that may not be safely discontinued temporarily for specific produces (i.e. for 72 hours prior)
- Symptomatic heart disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure over 180 mm HG)unless medically stabilized
- Participant is, in the opinion of the investigator, unable to adhere to the study protocol due to medical or orthopedic conditions that limit ability to exercise or travel to the Baltimore VA for protocol procedures
- Chronic pulmonary disease (on supplemental O2)
- Abnormal renal function (BUN above 40 mg/dl, Cr above 1.3 mg/dl, CrCl<60mg/dl)
- Unstable lymphedema
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- Evidence of cancer metastases or recurrence
- Anemia HCT below 30 mg/dl, platelets below 80,000/cm3
- Type 1 diabetes; insulin treatment for diabetes, poorly controlled diabetes, HgA1c>10%
- Abnormal response to exercise test (ST segment depression greater than 2mm, chest pain, significant arrhythmias, extreme shortness of breath, cyanosis, exercising BP above 240/120 mm HG, or other contraindications to exercise) confirmed with further diagnostic evaluations.
- Abnormal liver function
- Untreated dyslipidemia with National Cholesterol ATPIII 10 year cardiac risk score greater than 10% (www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/atp3upd04.htm)
- Metal implants or devices (i.e. pacemaker) if undergoing CT scan
- History of seizures or taking anti-seizure or anti convulsion medication
- Allergic to lidocaine
- Mini-mental state examination below 24, dementia, or unstable clinical depression by exam
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Baltimore VA Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
About this study
Official title: Pilot Trial of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Training for the Primary Prevention of Musculoskeletal Side Effects From Aromatase Inhibitors in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients
Hormone receptor-positive tumors are the most common breast cancers in postmenopausal women, and drug therapies, which block the production or effects of estrogen, are the mainstay of treatment in these patients. Due to their effectiveness in postmenopausal women, aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are the standard of care for long-term estrogen suppression in these patients. Estrogen deficiency, however, results in multiple side effects. Some of the most common side effects in women taking AIs are joint and muscle aches, which promote physical deconditioning. Because of the long term use of AIs in postmenopausal breast cancer patients and the improvements in cancer-related outcomes that are observed with their use, identifying methods to reduce these side effects to maintain adherence to treatment is important. Exercise interventions in breast cancer patients also improve quality of life and reduce fatigue. Understanding the role of exercise in AI side effect prevention will allow us to translate these findings into therapy guidelines.
Read the detailed description
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. In 2013, an estimated 230,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and approximately 40,000 with die.1 Women with breast cancer frequently experience significant functional and metabolic declines during and after treatment due to cancer-related fatigue (CRF), stress and depression.2,3 Cancer-related fatigue is associated with side effects from treatment, pain, functional disability, sleep disturbances, mood disturbances and co-morbid conditions.4 Patients with CRF have declines in physical activity and function, which significantly impacts quality of life (QOL).5 The mechanisms underlying functional declines and fatigue in breast cancer patients are likely multifactorial, but deconditioning, sarcopenia, increases in inflammatory cytokines, insulin resistance, and changes in muscle and fat metabolism seem to play important roles.4,6
Hormone receptor-positive tumors are the most common breast cancers in postmenopausal women, and endocrine therapies, which block the production or effects of estrogen, are the mainstay of treatment in these patients. Due to their superior efficacy in postmenopausal women, aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are the standard of care for long-term estrogen suppression in these patients.7 Estrogen deprivation, however, results in multiple side effects which may worsen fatigue and the functional and metabolic declines associated with cancer treatment.8 Some of the most common side effects in women taking AIs are musculoskeletal symptoms, including arthralgias and myalgias, which promote deconditioning and sarcopenia and their associated side effects.9 Because of the prolonged use of AIs in postmenopausal breast cancer patients and the improvements in cancer-related outcomes that are observed with their use, great efforts are taken to reduce AI induced musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS) to maintain adherence to treatment. While multiple strategies are used to manage AIMSS, current therapies mainly focus on interventions in patients who develop symptoms (tertiary prevention) rather than primary prevention.9 Exercise interventions in breast cancer patients also improve QOL, decrease fatigue, and increase physical function and strength.10,11 Understanding the role of exercise in AI side effect prevention will allow us to translate these findings into therapy guidelines.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Sarcopenia
- Being tested
- Structured Exercise, Usual Care
- Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms, Sarcopenia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Structured ExerciseOther
Structured and supervised aerobic and resistance training 2 times per week
Usual CareOther
Subjects will be counseled on American Cancer Society and American College of Sports Medicine physical activity and nutritional guidelines at the initiation of the study. Study participants will be contacted by a physician or nurse on weeks 2, 6, 10, and 14 to provide support and encouragement to patients.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Exercise | Experimental | Structured and supervised aerobic and resistance training 2 times per week Receives: Other: Structured Exercise |
| Usual Care | Active comparator | Subjects will be counseled on American Cancer Society and American College of Sports Medicine physical activity and nutritional guidelines at the initiation of the study. Study participants will be contacted by a physician or nurse on weeks 2, 6, 10, and 14 to provide support and encouragement to patients. Receives: Other: Usual Care |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Fatigue
Fatigue (questionnaires) and muscle performance (muscle strength, endurance, and function)
Measured: Baseline
Muscle performance (muscle strength, endurance, and function) Fatigue and Muscle Performance
Fatigue (questionnaire) and muscle performance (muscle strength, endurance, and function)
Measured: 16 weeks
Musculoskeletal symptoms (VASpain, HAQ-DI)
Musculoskeletal symptoms (VASpain, HAQ-DI)
Measured: 16 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Glucose Tolerance and Inflammation
Measured: Baseline
Glucose Tolerance and Inflammation
Measured: 16 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Oct 2013 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2013
- Primary completionSep 2015
- Study completionSep 2015
Why it stopped: The study was stopped due to recruitment difficulties
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (11)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Breast CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 5 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Susan B. Kesmodel, MD, Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Investigators
- Susan Kesmodel, MD, Principal investigator, Baltimore VAMC
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01954706
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HP-00056384
- Other IDs
- P30AG028747
- Acronym
- BCS2
- Status last verified
- Nov 2015
- First submitted
- 27 Sep 2013
- Last updated
- 26 Nov 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Society AC. Cancer Facts & Figures 2013. Atlanta: American Cancer Society 2013.
Thomson CA, Thompson PA, Wright-Bea J, Nardi E, Frey GR, Stopeck A. Metabolic syndrome and elevated C-reactive protein in breast cancer survivors on adjuvant hormone therapy. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2009 Dec;18(12):2041-7. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2009.1365.
PubMed 20044868Curt GA. Impact of fatigue on quality of life in oncology patients. Semin Hematol. 2000 Oct;37(4 Suppl 6):14-7. doi: 10.1016/s0037-1963(00)90063-5.
PubMed 11068951Cramp F, Daniel J. Exercise for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008 Apr 16;(2):CD006145. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006145.pub2.
PubMed 18425939Braithwaite D, Satariano WA, Sternfeld B, Hiatt RA, Ganz PA, Kerlikowske K, Moore DH, Slattery ML, Tammemagi M, Castillo A, Melisko M, Esserman L, Weltzien EK, Caan BJ. Long-term prognostic role of functional limitations among women with breast cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2010 Oct 6;102(19):1468-77. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djq344. Epub 2010 Sep 22.
PubMed 20861456Berger AM, Gerber LH, Mayer DK. Cancer-related fatigue: implications for breast cancer survivors. Cancer. 2012 Apr 15;118(8 Suppl):2261-9. doi: 10.1002/cncr.27475.
PubMed 22488700Collado-Hidalgo A, Bower JE, Ganz PA, Cole SW, Irwin MR. Inflammatory biomarkers for persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors. Clin Cancer Res. 2006 May 1;12(9):2759-66. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-05-2398.
PubMed 16675568Lin NU, Winer EP. Advances in adjuvant endocrine therapy for postmenopausal women. J Clin Oncol. 2008 Feb 10;26(5):798-805. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2007.15.0946.
PubMed 18258989Dent SF, Gaspo R, Kissner M, Pritchard KI. Aromatase inhibitor therapy: toxicities and management strategies in the treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive early breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2011 Apr;126(2):295-310. doi: 10.1007/s10549-011-1351-3. Epub 2011 Jan 20.
PubMed 21249443Gaillard S, Stearns V. Aromatase inhibitor-associated bone and musculoskeletal effects: new evidence defining etiology and strategies for management. Breast Cancer Res. 2011 Mar 14;13(2):205. doi: 10.1186/bcr2818.
PubMed 21457526Winters-Stone KM, Dobek J, Bennett JA, Nail LM, Leo MC, Schwartz A. The effect of resistance training on muscle strength and physical function in older, postmenopausal breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial. J Cancer Surviv. 2012 Jun;6(2):189-99. doi: 10.1007/s11764-011-0210-x. Epub 2011 Dec 23.
PubMed 22193780
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Nov 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Pilot Trial of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Training for the Primary Prevention of Musculoskeletal Side Effects From Aromatase Inhibitors in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01954706
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BCS2 / HP-00056384
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Sarcopenia
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: The study was stopped due to recruitment difficulties
- Enrolment
- 5 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Baltimore VA Medical CenterUS federal agency
- Collaborators
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Study start
- Nov 2013
- Primary completion
- Sep 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Oct 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Hormone receptor-positive tumors are the most common breast cancers in postmenopausal women, and drug therapies, which block the production or effects of estrogen, are the mainstay of treatment in these patients. Due to their effectiveness in postmenopausal women, aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are the standard of care for long-term estrogen suppression in these patients. Estrogen deficiency, however, results in multiple side effects. Some of the most common side effects in women taking AIs are joint and muscle aches, which promote physical deconditioning. Because of the long term use of AIs in postmenopausal breast cancer patients and the improvements in cancer-related outcomes that are observed with their use, identifying methods to reduce these side effects to maintain adherence to treatment is important. Exercise interventions in breast cancer patients also improve quality of life and reduce fatigue. Understanding the role of exercise in AI side effect prevention will allow us to translate these findings into therapy guidelines.
Detailed description
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. In 2013, an estimated 230,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and approximately 40,000 with die.1 Women with breast cancer frequently experience significant functional and metabolic declines during and after treatment due to cancer-related fatigue (CRF), stress and depression.2,3 Cancer-related fatigue is associated with side effects from treatment, pain, functional disability, sleep disturbances, mood disturbances and co-morbid conditions.4 Patients with CRF have declines in physical activity and function, which significantly impacts quality of life (QOL).5 The mechanisms underlying functional declines and fatigue in breast cancer patients are likely multifactorial, but deconditioning, sarcopenia, increases in inflammatory cytokines, insulin resistance, and changes in muscle and fat metabolism seem to play important roles.4,6
Hormone receptor-positive tumors are the most common breast cancers in postmenopausal women, and endocrine therapies, which block the production or effects of estrogen, are the mainstay of treatment in these patients. Due to their superior efficacy in postmenopausal women, aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are the standard of care for long-term estrogen suppression in these patients.7 Estrogen deprivation, however, results in multiple side effects which may worsen fatigue and the functional and metabolic declines associated with cancer treatment.8 Some of the most common side effects in women taking AIs are musculoskeletal symptoms, including arthralgias and myalgias, which promote deconditioning and sarcopenia and their associated side effects.9 Because of the prolonged use of AIs in postmenopausal breast cancer patients and the improvements in cancer-related outcomes that are observed with their use, great efforts are taken to reduce AI induced musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS) to maintain adherence to treatment. While multiple strategies are used to manage AIMSS, current therapies mainly focus on interventions in patients who develop symptoms (tertiary prevention) rather than primary prevention.9 Exercise interventions in breast cancer patients also improve QOL, decrease fatigue, and increase physical function and strength.10,11 Understanding the role of exercise in AI side effect prevention will allow us to translate these findings into therapy guidelines.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Exercise | Experimental | Other: Structured ExerciseStructured and supervised aerobic and resistance training 2 times per week |
| Usual Care | Active comparator | Other: Usual CareSubjects will be counseled on American Cancer Society and American College of Sports Medicine physical activity and nutritional guidelines at the initiation of the study. Study participants will be contacted by a physician or nurse on weeks 2, 6, 10, and 14 to provide support and encouragement to patients. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 80 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- At least mild fatigue in 2 of the 4 areas of the Piper Fatigue Scale (score ≥ 1-3)
- Completion of standard surgery +/- chemotherapy for breast cancer (may undergo radiation therapy during study)
- 25-OH vitamin D > 20 ng/ml
- Histological evidence of stage I-III hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
- Body Mass Index >/=18 and <50 kg/m2
Key exclusion criteria (16 listed)
- Taking oral steroids, warfarin, or other medications interfering with fat metabolism that may not be safely discontinued temporarily for specific produces (i.e. for 72 hours prior)
- Symptomatic heart disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure over 180 mm HG)unless medically stabilized
- Participant is, in the opinion of the investigator, unable to adhere to the study protocol due to medical or orthopedic conditions that limit ability to exercise or travel to the Baltimore VA for protocol procedures
- Chronic pulmonary disease (on supplemental O2)
- Abnormal renal function (BUN above 40 mg/dl, Cr above 1.3 mg/dl, CrCl<60mg/dl)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Structured ExerciseStructured and supervised aerobic and resistance training 2 times per week | Other | Structured Exercise |
| Usual CareSubjects will be counseled on American Cancer Society and American College of Sports Medicine physical activity and nutritional guidelines at the initiation of the study. Study participants will be contacted by a physician or nurse on weeks 2, 6, 10, and 14 to provide support and encouragement to patients. | Other | Usual Care |
Primary outcome
Fatigue
Time frame: Baseline
Fatigue (questionnaires) and muscle performance (muscle strength, endurance, and function)
Muscle performance (muscle strength, endurance, and function) Fatigue and Muscle Performance
Time frame: 16 weeks
Fatigue (questionnaire) and muscle performance (muscle strength, endurance, and function)
Musculoskeletal symptoms (VASpain, HAQ-DI)
Time frame: 16 weeks
Musculoskeletal symptoms (VASpain, HAQ-DI)
2 secondary outcomes
Glucose Tolerance and Inflammation
Time frame: Baseline
Glucose Tolerance and Inflammation
Time frame: 16 weeks
Results and safety
The study was stopped early (reason given: The study was stopped due to recruitment difficulties). Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Nov 2015.
- BackgroundSociety AC. Cancer Facts & Figures 2013. Atlanta: American Cancer Society 2013.
- Background: PubMed 20044868Thomson CA, Thompson PA, Wright-Bea J, Nardi E, Frey GR, Stopeck A. Metabolic syndrome and elevated C-reactive protein in breast cancer survivors on adjuvant hormone therapy. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2009 Dec;18(12):2041-7. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2009.1365.
- Background: PubMed 11068951Curt GA. Impact of fatigue on quality of life in oncology patients. Semin Hematol. 2000 Oct;37(4 Suppl 6):14-7. doi: 10.1016/s0037-1963(00)90063-5.
- Background: PubMed 18425939Cramp F, Daniel J. Exercise for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008 Apr 16;(2):CD006145. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006145.pub2.
- Background: PubMed 20861456Braithwaite D, Satariano WA, Sternfeld B, Hiatt RA, Ganz PA, Kerlikowske K, Moore DH, Slattery ML, Tammemagi M, Castillo A, Melisko M, Esserman L, Weltzien EK, Caan BJ. Long-term prognostic role of functional limitations among women with breast cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2010 Oct 6;102(19):1468-77. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djq344. Epub 2010 Sep 22.
- Background: PubMed 22488700Berger AM, Gerber LH, Mayer DK. Cancer-related fatigue: implications for breast cancer survivors. Cancer. 2012 Apr 15;118(8 Suppl):2261-9. doi: 10.1002/cncr.27475.
- Background: PubMed 16675568Collado-Hidalgo A, Bower JE, Ganz PA, Cole SW, Irwin MR. Inflammatory biomarkers for persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors. Clin Cancer Res. 2006 May 1;12(9):2759-66. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-05-2398.
- Background: PubMed 18258989Lin NU, Winer EP. Advances in adjuvant endocrine therapy for postmenopausal women. J Clin Oncol. 2008 Feb 10;26(5):798-805. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2007.15.0946.
- Background: PubMed 21249443Dent SF, Gaspo R, Kissner M, Pritchard KI. Aromatase inhibitor therapy: toxicities and management strategies in the treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive early breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2011 Apr;126(2):295-310. doi: 10.1007/s10549-011-1351-3. Epub 2011 Jan 20.
- Background: PubMed 21457526Gaillard S, Stearns V. Aromatase inhibitor-associated bone and musculoskeletal effects: new evidence defining etiology and strategies for management. Breast Cancer Res. 2011 Mar 14;13(2):205. doi: 10.1186/bcr2818.
- Background: PubMed 22193780Winters-Stone KM, Dobek J, Bennett JA, Nail LM, Leo MC, Schwartz A. The effect of resistance training on muscle strength and physical function in older, postmenopausal breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial. J Cancer Surviv. 2012 Jun;6(2):189-99. doi: 10.1007/s11764-011-0210-x. Epub 2011 Dec 23.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Susan Kesmodel, MD principal investigator
Baltimore VAMC
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Structured Exercise in people with Breast Cancer and Sarcopenia, run by Baltimore VA Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 16 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Nov 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study was stopped early (reason given: The study was stopped due to recruitment difficulties). Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Fatigue (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01954706, which also lists 11 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Nov 2015.