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Phase 2 N=197 Randomized Quadruple-blind Treatment

Soy Isoflavones and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction

Breast Cancer

Enrolled (actual)
197
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Fibroglandular Tissue in Total Breast (FGBT%) — 24.94; 25.34; 24.03; 25.82 percentage of total breast tissue — p=0.071

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
isoflavones (Dietary_supplement); carbohydrate (Dietary_supplement)
Age
Adult · 30+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Primary completion
Dec 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Fibroglandular Tissue in Total Breast (FGBT%)
24.94; 25.34; 24.03; 25.82; 23.14; 25.36 0.071
PRIMARY
Breast Density by Mammography
27.7; 26.73
SECONDARY
Bone Mineral Density
1.01; 1.00; 1.06; 1.06; 1.08; 1.07

Summary

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. Breast density has been considered as a breast cancer risk marker. We hypothesize that because isoflavones have estrogen-like activities, breast density and possibly bone density will be lower in women on soy-isoflavones.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • healthy premenopausal women
  • 30 to 42 years old
  • normal mammograms
  • regular menstrual cycles

Exclusion Criteria

  • abnormal mammograms
  • first degree relatives with breast cancer
  • pregnant or lactating
  • peri- or post-menopause
  • breast augmentation, reduction or lifting
  • on oral contraceptive medications or exogenous hormones
  • medically prescribed diets
  • allergic reaction to soy products
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00204490). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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