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N/A N=20 Randomized Single-blind Basic Science

Alcohol and Breast Cancer (ABC) Trial

ER+ Breast Cancer · Breast Cancer · Aromatase Inhibitors

Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Blood Levels of Total Estradiol Concentration — -0.50; -0.39 Log scale, pg/mL

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
White Wine (Other); Grape Juice (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 21+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Primary completion
Jul 2023

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Blood Levels of Total Estradiol Concentration
-0.50; -0.39
SECONDARY
Blood Levels of Free Estradiol Concentration
-4.53; -4.45
SECONDARY
Blood Levels of Free Estradiol Index
-0.01; 0
SECONDARY
Blood Levels of Estrone Concentration
0.03; -0.10
SECONDARY
Blood Levels of Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS)
4.18; 4.08
SECONDARY
Blood Levels of Testosterone
2.75; 2.63
SECONDARY
Blood Levels of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
3.87; 3.90

Summary

This research study is a pilot study, which is the first time investigators are examining the effect of light alcohol consumption on sex hormones among postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer taking an aromatase inhibitor The names of the study exposures involved in this study are: * White wine * White grape juice

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • ER+ breast cancer
  • Female sex at birth
  • Postmenopausal, either natural or induced
  • Self-reported consumption of at least one alcoholic drink per week but not more than one serving per day
  • Currently prescribed aromatase inhibitors including anastrozole (Arimidex®), letrozole (Femara®), and exemestane (Aromasin®)
  • Documented liver function test results below 1.5X the upper limit of normal within 12 months of screening

Exclusion Criteria

  • Self-reported consumption of more than one drink per day, a previous or current history of alcohol abuse based on standard questionnaires (AUDIT≥8), or consumption of more than 4 or more drinks in one day within the last 6 months
  • Currently undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy or radiation or planned in the next two months
  • Any surgery planned in the next two months
  • Alcohol flushing syndrome
  • Current use of any pharmaceutical agent contraindicated with alcohol, including warfarin, dual antiplatelet therapy, and metronidazole
  • Hemoglobin A1c>8% or a fasting glucose result above 180 mg/dL within 6 months of screening
  • Unable to speak or understand English
  • Unable to understand and provide informed consent, as judged by the study team
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05423730). 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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