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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Low-Dose Aspirin for Breast Cancer Prevention

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Kathryn J. Ruddy, M.D.
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age between 18 and 45 years
Hemoglobin >= 9.0 g/dL, Platelet count >= 100,000/mm^3, Serum creatinine =< 2.0 mg/dl, Negative pregnancy test done within 14 days prior to registration
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre- vs. post-intervention up to 30 days
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests whether low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammation in postpartum patients with benign breast disease, which may prevent breast cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for postpartum women aged 18-45 with benign breast disease who've had a live birth within the last 10 years. They must have hemoglobin levels >=9.0 g/dL, platelet count >=100,000/mm^3, serum creatinine =<2.0 mg/dl, and not be pregnant or planning pregnancy soon. Participants should not be on aspirin/NSAIDs or have any contraindications to aspirin use.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if low-dose aspirin can change inflammation markers in blood/tissue which might prevent breast cancer after childbirth. It involves biospecimen collection, questionnaires, and ultrasound-guided biopsies to monitor effects.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of low-dose aspirin may include increased risk of bleeding, stomach issues like ulcers or heartburn, allergic reactions in those sensitive to NSAIDs, and possibly bruising more easily.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 45 years old.
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My blood work is within normal ranges and I am not pregnant.
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My breast disease has been confirmed as non-cancerous through testing.
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I do not have an active breast infection.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre- vs. post-intervention up to 30 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre- vs. post-intervention up to 30 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in pregnancy-related breast cancer (PRBC) score
Secondary outcome measures
Change in postpartum involution (PPI) signature score
Other outcome measures
Change in percent of epithelial cells positive for COX-2, estrogen receptor (ER)/Ki67, gammaH2AX, and p16 in "normal" and in benign breast disease (BBD) lobules
Change in serum C-reactive protein (CRP), estrogens, insulin/insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), and adipokines
Body Weight Changes

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Prevention (low-dose aspirin)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Patients undergo standard of care breast biopsy for assessment of abnormalities seen on imaging, as well as collection of blood during screening. If cancer is found, patient is taken off study and treatment options are discussed with treating physician. Patients without a cancer finding on biopsy then receive low-dose aspirin PO daily and undergo collection of blood on study. Patients may undergo ultrasound guided breast biopsy as clinically indicated.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Biospecimen Collection
2004
Completed Phase 2
~1730

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,209 Previous Clinical Trials
3,767,034 Total Patients Enrolled
83 Trials studying Breast Cancer
13,810 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,663 Previous Clinical Trials
40,925,805 Total Patients Enrolled
940 Trials studying Breast Cancer
1,543,360 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Kathryn J. Ruddy, M.D.Principal InvestigatorMayo Clinic in Rochester

Media Library

Low-Dose Aspirin (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05557877 — Phase 2
Breast Cancer Research Study Groups: Prevention (low-dose aspirin)
Breast Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Low-Dose Aspirin Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05557877 — Phase 2
Low-Dose Aspirin (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05557877 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many research participants are joining this clinical trial?

"That is correct. Based on the information available from clinicaltrials.gov, this study appears to be actively recruiting patients right now. 100 subjects are needed at a single location, and recruitment began on October 7th, 2020."

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Are elderly patients eligible for this particular program?

"This particular trial is only for patients that fall in the age bracket of 18 to 45. However, there are a total of 65 studies involving minors and 2289 trials for senior citizens."

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Is it harmful to take aspirin regularly as a preventative measure?

"Prevention (low-dose aspirin) is in Phase 2 of testing, meaning that while there is evidence suggesting it is safe, none yet supports its efficacy."

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Are people with the specified medical conditions able to enroll in this clinical trial at this time?

"That is correct. The clinical trial was posted on 10/7/2022 and is actively recruiting 100 patients from 1 site, according to the most recent update on 10/10/2022."

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Am I able to help with this research by enrolling in the trial?

"Eligibility criteria for this study includes being female and between 18-45 years old. The research team is looking to enroll around 100 individuals in total."

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~60 spots leftby Jan 2026