Status:

RECRUITING

Understanding and Addressing Disparities in Cancer Therapy Induced Inflammation and Associated Endothelial Dysfunction

Lead Sponsor:

Medical College of Wisconsin

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Illinois at Chicago

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-100 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Very little is understood about the off-target vascular mechanisms of anti-cancer drug toxicity and the impact of exercise on these changes. Much of what has been learned about molecular pathways regu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult (≥ 18 years) assigned female sex at birth
  • Diagnosed with invasive non-metastatic breast cancer
  • Receiving neo-adjuvant CTx (or adjuvant CTx and undergoing breast conserving surgery) that includes anthracyclines (such as DOX) and/or targeted anti-Her2 therapy
  • Able to safely participate in moderate exercise and strength training based on MD approval
  • Willing to complete all study activities
  • Self-identifies as Black/African American or non-Hispanic White

Exclusion

  • Unintentional weight loss \> 10% in the past 6 months
  • Current pregnant and lactating patients. Must have completed lactation prior to study start
  • Metastatic disease
  • Diagnosed cardiovascular disease as evidenced by cardiomyopathy (reduced regional or global LV contractility), diastolic dysfunction grade 2 or above, symptomatic coronary - artery disease, ejection fraction below 50%
  • History of prior chemotherapy or targeted H2N Treatment received less than 3 years ago
  • Non-English speaking

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05223322

Start Date

March 1 2022

End Date

July 1 2026

Last Update

May 2 2025

Active Locations (2)

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University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607

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Medical College of Wisconsin

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States, 53226