Clinical trials: Behavioral Risks of Cancer
Risk Reduction, Mammographic Density Reduction
Low Dose Tamoxifen for Mammographic Density Reduction
KARISMA2 is a randomized, double-blinded, six-armed placebo controlled study to identify a low dose of tamoxifen, with less side-effects and a density reduction non-inferior to the standard dose of 20 mg.
- Trial name
- KARISMA2 (NCT03346200)
- Testing
- Tamoxifen Oral Tablet
- Volunteers
- 1,440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Per Hall
Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections Among African American Women Who Have Sex With Women
The purpose of this study is to determine the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) among a group of African American women who have sex with women (AA WSW).
- Trial name
- WSW (NCT01043081)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Breast Cancer, Counseling
The Communication of Genetic Risk to Adolescent Daughters of Women With Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to first understand how MSKCC Clinical Genetics Service doctors talk to women with breast cancer about any genetic risks they might carry, and if they help women to think about what they might say, in…
- Trial name
- NCT00588705
- Testing
- focus group & questionaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Oral Contraceptive and Cardiovascular Risk in PCOS
Oral contraceptive therapy is routinely used for the treatment of menstrual disturbances of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Trial name
- NCT00593294
- Testing
- Physical exercise, OC - Drospirenone plus Ethynylestradiol, Vitamin, polyvitamins tablets
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Colorectal Cancer
Family Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Risk Education Project (Family CARE Project)
The Family Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Risk Education Project (Family CARE Project) is designed to determine whether a personalized telephone plus mailed print cancer risk assessment and behavior change counseling…
- Trial name
- Family CARE (NCT01274143)
- Testing
- TeleCARE, Pamphlet intervention
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 496 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Breast Neoplasms
The Influence of Breast Cancer Risk and Risk Perception on Lifestyle Behaviors Among Women With a Family History: A Mixed Method Approach
Lifestyle behaviors among women with a family history of breast cancer are likely to be influenced by a number of factors, including both objective risk factors and subjective risk, or perceived risk.
- Trial name
- NCT00393406
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Melanoma and Other Malignant Neoplasms of Skin
Modifying Young Adult Skin Cancer Risk and Protective Behaviors
Skin cancer is the most common cancer and can be deadly, debilitating, damaging, and disfiguring, yet is highly preventable. In 2014, the US Surgeon General made a call to action about the "major public health problem" of skin…
- Trial name
- UV4me2 (NCT03313492)
- Testing
- UV4.me2, UV4.me, E-Pamphlet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,746 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Colon Cancer, Colonic Neoplasms
A Randomized Trial of Cancer Risk and Health Education in Relatives of Colorectal Cancer Patients
Having at least one first-degree relative (FDR) with colon cancer increases an individual's risk of developing the disease. Many relatives of cancer patients are ineligible for genetic testing and, therefore, do not receive…
- Trial name
- NCT00188305
- Testing
- General health counselling and risk information
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Symptomatic, Aggressive, Sporadic, Unresectable, Locally, Advanced/Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)
Observational Study to Evaluate Vandetanib in RET -/+ Patients With Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer
This is a European multinational, multicenter, non-interventional (observational) and prospective study. It is carried on to confirm in real life conditions the benefit/risk of vandetanib (CAPRELSA™) 300 mg, both in RET negative…
- Trial name
- Caprelsa104 (NCT01945762)
- Testing
- Vandetanib 300 mg
- Where
- 8 sites in Belgium, France and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Endometrial Cancer, Genetic Predisposition
Molecular Classification in Relation to Prevention of Endometrial Cancer Recurrence and Lifestyle Factors
Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the most prevalent cancers in women worldwide with a significantly increasing incidence, especially in developed countries.
- Conditions
- Endometrial Cancer, Genetic Predisposition, Risk Behavior
- Trial name
- MPEC (NCT06680791)
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Lukas Vanek
Colorectal Cancer
Risk Stratification to Promote Effective Shared Decision-Making for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Shared decision-making (SDM) has been advocated as a strategy for increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates. Our studies to date suggest that while the use of a novel computer-based decision aid facilitates several…
- Trial name
- NCT01596582
- Testing
- Risk Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 352 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Inflammation, Smoking Cessation
Screening and Multiple Intervention on Lung Epidemics
This prospective randomized pilot trial will evaluate a multiple intervention program of prevention in lifelong smokers aiming at reduction of chronic inflammation status through treatment with low-dose acetylsalicylic acid…
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Smoking Cessation, Diet Modification, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- SMILE (NCT03654105)
- Testing
- Cytisine, Acetylsalicylic acid, Diet Modification and Physical Activity Increase
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano
Breast Cancer Risk
The Effects of Equivalent Weight Loss With or Without Exercise Training on Breast Cancer Risk (SHAPE-2)
Physical inactivity and overweight are two accepted risk factors for breast cancer. However, because of their correlation it is not clear which is most relevant to risk.
- Trial name
- SHAPE-2 (NCT01511276)
- Testing
- Diet, Mainly exercise induced weight loss
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 243 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Breast Cancer
Evaluation of Mailers Promoting Mammogram Screening
In this evaluation, 3 different versions of mailers promoting annual mammograms are being sent to women on the month of their 50th and 64th birthdays.
- Trial name
- NCT04555902
- Testing
- Postcard, Small Gift, Loss Frame and Fear Appeals
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Prostate Cancer, Sexual Dysfunction
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy With or Without Decreased Radiation Dose to Erectile Tissue in Treating Patients With Stage II Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (radiation directed at the tumor more precisely than in standard radiation therapy) may reduce damage to healthy…
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues
- Trial name
- NCT00084552
- Testing
- radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Cancer, Risk Factors in Latinos
Determinants of Multiple Health Risk Behaviors Among Latinos
The goal of this research study is to learn how cultural, environmental, and interpersonal experiences, as well as personal thoughts and feelings, influence cancer risk behaviors among Latino residents of Houston, Texas.
- Trial name
- NCT01479257
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Accelerometer, Smart Phone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Ovarian Cancer
Effects of Web-Based Ovarian Cancer Awareness Education on Women's Health Beliefs and Risk-Reducing Behaviors
This randomized controlled study will evaluate the effects of web-based ovarian cancer awareness education on women's awareness of ovarian cancer, health beliefs, and risk-reducing behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT07882485
- Testing
- Web-Based Ovarian Cancer Awareness Education, General Reproductive Health Information
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Prevention and Screening Membership
The AdDePi-KS project aims to contribute to the renovation of the breast cancer screening program. In order to improve information to women on breast cancer risk factors and their participation in organized screening, but also to…
- Trial name
- AdDePi_KS (NCT05258539)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Cancer Cervix
Vaginal Self-sampling and Human Papillomavirus Testing in Unscreened Women
Despite the existence of an effective screening test (pap smear), cervical cancer is, every year in France, the cause of more than 3,000 new cases and 1,100 deaths.
- Trial name
- APACHE-3 (NCT02255084)
- Testing
- Group 1 remove self sample kit at gp consulting room or perform pap smear, Group 2 perform self sample at home or pap smear
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 3,612 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Lung Cancer
Budesonide in Treating Patients With Lung Nodules at High Risk of Developing Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Chemoprevention is the use of certain drugs to keep cancer from forming, growing, or coming back. The use of budesonide may keep lung cancer from forming in patients with lung nodules.
- Trial name
- NCT00321893
- Testing
- Budesonide
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)