Clinical trials: Skin Cancer Prevention
Neuropathy, Pain
Calcium and Magnesium in Preventing Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Ixabepilone in Patients With Breast Cancer
This randomized phase III trial studies calcium and magnesium to see how well they work in preventing peripheral neuropathy caused by ixabepilone in patients with breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Neuropathy, Pain, Recurrent Breast Carcinoma, Stage IV Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00998738
- Testing
- Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Sulfate, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Breast Cancer
Olive Oil for High Risk Breast Cancer Prevention in Women
This is a pilot study evaluating the effect of hydroxytyrosol, a component of olive oil, on mammographic density in women at high risk of developing breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02068092
- Testing
- Hydroxytyrosol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Bone Loss, Breast Cancer
Zoledronic Acid in the Prevention of Cancer Treatment Related Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women Receiving Letrozole for Breast Cancer.
Post-menopausal breast cancer patients will receive letrozole 2.5 mg daily for the treatment of breast cancer and will be randomized to a treatment group to receive either upfront zoledronic acid 4 mg IV 15-minute infusion every…
- Trial name
- NCT00171340
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid, Letrozole
- Where
- 106 sites in Argentina, Australia and 26 more
- Volunteers
- 1,065 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Nausea
Prevention of Delayed Nausea A Phase III Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
RATIONALE: Antiemetic drugs, such as granisetron, dexamethasone, prochlorperazine, aprepitant, and palonosetron, may help lessen or prevent nausea.
- Trial name
- NCT00475085
- Testing
- aprepitant, dexamethasone, granisetron hydrochloride
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,021 people
- Sponsor
- Joseph Roscoe
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
Breast Cancer
Soy Isoflavones and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Soy consumption has been associated with reduced risk for developing breast cancer. Soy contains isoflavones which are weak estrogens. The roles of soy isoflavones in reducing breast cancer risk are currently unclear.
- Trial name
- NCT00204490
- Testing
- isoflavones, carbohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Breast Cancer
Glutamine for the Prevention of Radiation Toxicity in Subjects Conserving Therapy
This study is a single-centered, double-blind, two-arm randomized study to determine if oral glutamine will reduce radiation toxicity for the subjects undergoing Breast Conserving Therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02012608
- Testing
- Glutamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Osteoporosis, Breast Cancer
Effects of Exemestane on Bone Strength
The NCIC CTG was conducting an international breast cancer prevention trial (MAP.3) examining the effects of a new therapy (exemestane) for breast cancer prevention in postmenopausal women at increased risk of developing this…
- Trial name
- MAP3BSS (NCT01144468)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 351 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Skin Cancer, Occupational Exposure
Virtual Sun Safe Workplaces Ph II (SSW Works)
Americans who work outdoors are exposed to an extreme amount of solar ultraviolet radiation over a lifetime that substantially increases their risk for developing skin cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT05774600
- Testing
- SSW Works, Minimal Information Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 543 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Melanoma, Child
Family Lifestyle Actions and Risk Education Study
The overall purpose of this study is to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a family-focused behavioral intervention ("FLARE", which stands for Family Lifestyle Actions and Risk Education) that aims…
- Trial name
- FLARE (NCT02846714)
- Testing
- FLARE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Dense Breasts
RANKL Inhibition and Mammographic Breast Density
Data supporting a role for RANKL signaling in mammographic density and breast cancer development has begun to emerge, but clinical trial data providing definitive evidence that would allow the adoption of RANKL inhibition in…
- Trial name
- TRIDENT (NCT04067726)
- Testing
- Denosumab, Calcium, Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Head and Neck Carcinoma, Radiation-Induced Dermatitis
Modified Dakin's Solution in Reducing Radiation-Induced Dermatitis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
This randomized phase 3 trial studies how well modified Dakin's solution works in reducing radiation-induced dermatitis, a common skin reaction to radiation therapy, in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation…
- Trial name
- NCT02369835
- Testing
- Dakin's solution
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Breast Cancer, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications
Fibrin Sealant in Preventing Fluid Build Up During Surgery in Patients Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of an alternative surgical technique and the use of fibrin sealant in preventing post-operative seroma formation.
- Trial name
- NCT01649505
- Testing
- fibrin sealant (Beriplast P, TISSEEL VH), breast reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Febrile Neutropenia, Stage 0 Breast Cancer
S1415CD, Trial Assessing CSF Prescribing Effectiveness and Risk (TrACER)
This randomized clinical trial studies prophylactic colony stimulating factor management in patients with breast, colorectal or non-small cell lung cancer receiving chemotherapy and with risk of developing febrile neutropenia.
- Conditions
- Febrile Neutropenia, Stage 0 Breast Cancer, Stage 0 Colorectal Cancer, Stage 0 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- TrACER (NCT02728596)
- Testing
- Preventive Intervention, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- 160 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 3,665 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Melanoma
Efficacy Study of Nivolumab Compared to Ipilimumab in Prevention of Recurrence of Melanoma After Complete Resection of Stage IIIb/c or Stage IV Melanoma
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nivolumab is better than ipilimumab to prevent recurrence of melanoma.
- Trial name
- CheckMate 238 (NCT02388906)
- Testing
- Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
- Where
- 136 sites in United States, Argentina and 23 more
- Volunteers
- 906 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Skin Cancer
Sun Safe Workplaces: A Campaign on Sun Protection Policies for Outdoor Workers Phase I
A sample of local government organizations are recruited to a group-randomized pretest-posttest controlled trial evaluating the effect of a campaign to promote workplace policy and education on sun protection for outdoor workers.
- Trial name
- SSW (NCT02824289)
- Testing
- Sun Safe Workplaces Program, Attention Control
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 825 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Primary Hormone Receptor Negative Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women
A Study of Zoledronic Acid in the Prevention of Cancer Therapy-induced Bone Loss
Breast cancer and osteoporosis are two of the most frequent diseases in women. Estrogen may be associated with bone loss and the risk of breast cancer because of its potent effects on the mitotic activity of breast epithelium and…
- Trial name
- NCT00333229
- Testing
- Zoledronic Acid
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Breast Cancer, Stage I Breast Cancer
Detection and Prevention of Anthracycline-Related Cardiac Toxicity With Concurrent Simvastatin
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin), one of the drugs commonly used for the treatment of breast cancer, is in a class of medications called anthracyclines.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Stage I Breast Cancer, Stage II Breast Cancer, Stage III Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02096588
- Testing
- Simvastatin, Doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Breast Cancer, Neuropathy
Electro-acupuncture for the Prevention of Taxane Induced Myalgias and Neuropathy
This study seeks to determine if 12 weeks of weekly electro-acupuncture will prevent or decrease neuropathic pain in breast cancer patients receiving 12 weekly treatments of taxane treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01163682
- Testing
- Electro-acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Genital Warts
Effectiveness Study of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines to Prevent Recurrence of Genital Warts
Large genital warts are frequently diagnosed in general gynaecology and oncology clinics in South Africa. Medical and destructive therapy for small warts is generally very effective, however unique problems posed by large or…
- Trial name
- TheraVACCS (NCT02750202)
- Testing
- Quadrivalent HPV vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine
- Where
- 2 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pretoria