Clinical trials: Cancer Prevention
Breast Cancer
Study of Blood Samples From High-Risk Postmenopausal Women Who Received Treatment on Breast Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials NSABP-P-1 or NSABP-P-2
RATIONALE: Studying the genes expressed in samples of blood from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00967239
- Testing
- DNA analysis, polymorphism analysis, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Volunteers
- 1,881 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NSABP Foundation Inc
Colorectal Cancer
Scope Pilot Research Study
Colorectal cancer is a major public health concern in Alberta. Colorectal Cancer is the fourth most common diagnosed cancer and second overall in terms of cancer deaths in Canada.
- Trial name
- SCOPE (NCT00893503)
- Testing
- colonoscopy
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,248 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Colon Cancer Prevention
Effect of Exercise on Biomarkers of Colon Cancer Risk
There is strong observational epidemiologic evidence that physical activity is inversely associated with risk of colon cancer occurrence in both men and women.
- Trial name
- APPEAL (NCT00668161)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Healthy Subject
mHealth Intervention in Increasing HPV Vaccinations in College Students
This randomized pilot trial studies how well a mobile health (mHealth) intervention works in increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among college students at the Ohio State University.
- Trial name
- NCT02960100
- Testing
- Informational Intervention, Media Intervention, Survey Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
Design and Feasibility of a Mediterranean Diet
Epidemiological observations indicate that a Greek-Mediterranean dietary pattern has great potential for cancer prevention, but more definitive data on the preventive effects of this diet are needed.
- Trial name
- NCT00120016
- Testing
- dietary counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Skin Cancer Prevention
The Skin Savvy Study: A Behavioral Skin Cancer Prevention Intervention
The purpose of the proposed project is to investigate the efficacy and longevity of two novel approaches to changing skin protection behaviors: 1) UV-detect photos that reveal currently existing skin damage and 2) motivational…
- Trial name
- NCT00709306
- Testing
- UV-Detect Photos, Motivational Interviewing, Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Cervical Cancer
Web-Based Education Program and Educational Booklet Developed on Cervıcal Cancer
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer type among women worldwide and ranks ninth in Turkey, making it the second most common gynecological cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06705309
- Testing
- Web-Based Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Breast Cancer
Prevention Strategy for Pre-Menopausal Women at High Risk for Development of Breast Cancer
The investigators will study the effect of 12 months of SDG (Brevail) vs placebo on women at increased risk for development of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01276704
- Testing
- secoisolariciresinol
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carol Fabian, MD
Healthy, Breast Cancer
Validation of a Tear-based Screening Assay for Breast Cancer
This study will explore and better understand the value, usage, and benefits of a tear-based screening test for breast cancer as a supplemental tool for screening mammograms.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Health Care Utilization
- Trial name
- NCT04928014
- Testing
- Schirmer Strip
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Namida Lab
Oxidative Stress
Xanthohumol and Prevention of DNA Damage
The purpose of this research study is to learn if and in what amount a compound from hops, called xanthohumol (ZAN-tho-HUE-mol), prevents damage to DNA and oxidative stress.
- Trial name
- NCT02432651
- Testing
- 6 mg xanthohumol per day, 12 mg xanthohumol per day, 24 mg xanthohumol per day
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon State University
Skin Aging
Computer-based Skin Aging Simulation for Skin Cancer Prevention
This pilot study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding skin cancer prevention in young adults and to determine the impact of artificial intelligence-based simulation of facial skin aging on their…
- Trial name
- NCT04532437
- Testing
- artificial intelligence-based skin aging simulation, electronic questionnaire 1, electronic questionnaire 2
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 5
BZLF1 Peptide Vaccine (OSU-2131) With QS-21 for the Prevention of Epstein-Barr Virus Related Cancer in Patients Awaiting Solid Organ Transplants
This phase 1B trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of rh-Hsc70- BZLF1 peptide complex (OSU-2131) with Stimulon (Trademark) QS-21 and evaluates how well it works in preventing Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 5, EBV-Related Lymphoproliferative Disorder, EBV-Related Malignant Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT06741072
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Dulbecco''s Phosphate-Buffered Saline, Peptide Vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Uterine Fibroids, Adenomyosis
Ovarian Reserve Modification After Lps Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingectomy
The aim of this RCT of study is to compare the standard TLH with adnexal preservation with TLH plus prophylactic bilateral salpingectomy (PBS) in terms of ovarian reserve and surgical outcomes
- Conditions
- Uterine Fibroids, Adenomyosis, Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Prolapse
- Trial name
- NCT02086344
- Testing
- PBS, TLH _adnexal preservation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 167 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Magna Graecia
Human Papilloma Virus, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Hashtag HPV: HPV Vaccine Twitter Education Program
Parents use social media as an important parenting tool and source for health information. Using social media data to examine public opinion has had an early impact in public health and in cancer control and prevention efforts…
- Trial name
- NCT05204030
- Testing
- HPV Twitter Education Program - Narrative, HPV Twitter Education Program - Non-Narrative
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity Associated Disorder
Dedicated Breast CT for Quantitative Breast Density Measurements in Mexican-origin Women in Southern Arizona
The overall objective of this clinical study is to determine the feasibility of breast CT for breast density assessment and association of CT-derived density measures with metabolic syndrome in overweight/obese Mexican-origin…
- Trial name
- NCT04799665
- Testing
- Breast CT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
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
Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized, Controlled, Comparative Study of a Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System for the Prevention of Endometrial Cancer in Patients Aged 40-50 With BMI Greater Than 35
Endometrial (uterine) cancer affects over 40,000 women each year in the United States. At this time there are no medications to prevent endometrial cancer. Women who are heavy are at increased risk of this cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00161226
- Testing
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
HIV Infections, Men
Improving HIV Testing, Linkage, and Retention in Care for Men Through U=U Messaging
This study will evaluate the impact of U=U messaging and counseling on gaps in the HIV care cascade for men, including testing uptake and ART initiation (Aim 1), achieving viral suppression and retention in care (Aim 2) in two…
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Men, Treatment Adherence
- Trial name
- NCT05602376
- Testing
- U=U testing messaging scripts, U=U adherence messaging scripts
- Where
- 2 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 3,642 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
Cancer Risk Factors, Cancer Prevention
Using Middle School Science Teachers to Address Cancer Health Disparities
The CARES4You study is testing a middle school science curriculum designed to teach students about cancer risk and prevention. The lessons are taught by regular science teachers during class time and are aligned with national…
- Trial name
- CARES4You (NCT07501689)
- Testing
- CARES4You Curriculum
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,812 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Individual Counseling and/or Computer-Based Counseling in Helping Healthy Women Adopt a Cancer Prevention Diet
RATIONALE: Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in fat may lower the risk of some types of cancer. Dietary counseling may be effective in helping women change to a healthy diet.
- Trial name
- NCT00217490
- Testing
- dietary counseling via computer, dietary counseling via nutritionist, combined computer and nutritionist
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 621 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente