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Safety and Efficacy of ALC in Breast Cancer in Subjects With Fatigue

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Drug: ALC and Placebo
Registration Number
NCT00555841
Lead Sponsor
Sigma-Tau Research, Inc.
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALC in the treatment of non-anemic, breast cancer subjects who develop moderate or severe fatigue during adjuvant radiotherapy.

Detailed Description

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALC in the treatment of non-anemic, breast cancer subjects who develop moderate or severe fatigue during adjuvant radiotherapy

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
27
Inclusion Criteria
  • Stage 0-III breast cancer in which adjuvant radiation is indicated;
  • Qualifying Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) score 6. -
Exclusion Criteria
  • Medication to treat or manage fatigue and pain
  • Use of erythropoietin to control anemia
  • Clinical evidence of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ALCALC and PlaceboI g three times daily
PlaceboALC and Placebo1 g three times daily
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of BFI as evaluated from Baseline to Final Visit16 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life (HQoL) outcomes using Medical Outcomes Study Short Form Health Status Profile 12 items (MOS-SF 1216 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Houston, Texas, United States

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