NCT00247650

Brief Summary

This study is to measure the extent of tumor shrinkage when Letrozole and Zoledronic Acid are given before surgery to newly diagnosed post-menopausal women with early breast cancer

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
190

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2 breast-cancer

Geographic Reach
1 country

10 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2005

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 1, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 2, 2005

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

March 1, 2017

Status Verified

November 1, 2009

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

November 1, 2005

Last Update Submit

February 28, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

neoadjuvant, postmenopausal women, breast cancer, hormonal therapy, bisphosphonate

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Clinical response at 24 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Clinical response at 16 weeks

  • Clinical benefit at 16 weeks

  • Clinical benefit at 24 weeks

  • Rate of breast conserving surgery in both arms

  • Rate of complete pathological response

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age65 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Postmenopausal women
  • Newly diagnosed with non metastatic breast cancer
  • Candidate for mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with invasive tumors
  • Patients receiving anti-cancer treatment
  • Patients who have undergone surgery

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (10)

Novartis Investigative Site

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

London, Ontario, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Granby, Quebec, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Québec, Quebec, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Adams A, Jakob T, Huth A, Monsef I, Ernst M, Kopp M, Caro-Valenzuela J, Wockel A, Skoetz N. Bone-modifying agents for reducing bone loss in women with early and locally advanced breast cancer: a network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Jul 9;7(7):CD013451. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013451.pub2.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Interventions

Zoledronic AcidLetrozole

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsBreast DiseasesSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DiphosphonatesOrganophosphonatesOrganophosphorus CompoundsOrganic ChemicalsImidazolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsNitrilesTriazoles

Study Officials

  • Novartis

    Novartis

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 1, 2005

First Posted

November 2, 2005

Study Start

September 1, 2005

Primary Completion

March 1, 2007

Last Updated

March 1, 2017

Record last verified: 2009-11

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