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The metabolic effects of endocrine therapy in postmenopausal women with oestrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
cardiovascular disease
Breast cancer
Menopause
oestradiol depletion
Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease
Metabolic and Endocrine - Metabolic disorders
Cancer - Breast
Registration Number
ACTRN12619001046190
Lead Sponsor
The Department of Medicine, Austin Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
105
Inclusion Criteria

Non-metastatic breast cancer
-Postmenopausal
-Aged 50-85yrs
-To commence endocrine therapy treatment intended for at least 12 months
-ECOG less than or equal to 1
-Ability to consent for study and comply with the study protocol requirements

Exclusion Criteria

-Previous exposure to endocrine therapy (greater than 8 weeks prior to recruitment)
-If endocrine therapy stops or changes
-Established type 2 diabetes mellitus
-Continuous glucocorticoid therapy for less than or equal to 2 weeks within 6 months of study
-Hormone replacement therapy within 3 months of study
-Any disease which is likely to lead to serious illness or death within the study period

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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