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Phase 2 N=116 Randomized Triple-blind Supportive Care

Vitamin D3 Effects on Musculoskeletal Symptoms With Use of Aromatase Inhibitors

Muscle Pain · Joint Pain

Enrolled (actual)
116
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Musculoskeletal Symptom Sub-scale on the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Symptom Scale — -0.2; -0.5 units on a scale — p=0.38

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
Vitamin D3 (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
HealthPartners Institute
Primary completion
Oct 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Musculoskeletal Symptom Sub-scale on the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Symptom Scale
-0.2; -0.5 0.38
PRIMARY
Change in Hand Grip Strength
1.8; 1.0
SECONDARY
Change in PROMIS Physical Functioning Questionnaire
0.6; 1.7
SECONDARY
Average Percent Adherence to Vitamin D Interventio
95; 95
SECONDARY
Serum Estradiol Concentrations
2.83; 2.77; 2.94; 3.0
SECONDARY
Change in Steady State Concentrations of Serum Anastrazole and Letrozole
-1.31; 2.4; 2.16; -0.83
SECONDARY
Whole Body Bone Mineral Density
1.1; 1.12
SECONDARY
Vitamin D Binding Protein Genotype

Summary

The Purpose of this study is to determine whether vitamin D3 supplements will decrease the muscle and bone pain that are reported by women who take Aromatase Inhibitors.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Women with a history of stage I-IIIa invasive breast cancer
  • History of hormone-receptor positive cancer (either ER + or PR + or both)
  • Are prescribed and are taking anastrozole, letrozole or exemestane for at least one month and have at least 7 months of AI treatment remaining
  • Are experiencing AIMSS

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unable to read or understand English
  • History of psychiatric disability affecting informed consent or compliance with drug intake
  • Malabsorption syndrome or inability to take oral medication
  • Has less than 7 months of AI therapy remaining
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01509079). 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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