A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Multi-center Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Potential Effects of the Dietary Supplement Violet™ Molecular Iodine (I2) on Breast Health in Women With Cyclic Breast Discomfort and Tenderness
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interventional
31
2 countries
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Brief Summary
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, multi-center study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and potential effects of dietary supplement Violet™ Iodine on breast health in women with cyclic breast discomfort and tenderness to eliminate the evaluation of effectiveness.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2016
Typical duration for not_applicable
2 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2016
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 3, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 8, 2016
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 31, 2018
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 31, 2018
CompletedJuly 10, 2018
July 1, 2018
2 years
February 3, 2016
July 9, 2018
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in self assessed cyclic breast discomfort
After 6 months of active treatment with molecular iodine (I2) compared to placebo
Study Arms (3)
Violet™ Iodine
ACTIVE COMPARATOR3mg molecular iodine (I2) daily
Placebo
PLACEBO COMPARATOR3mg placebo daily
Cross-over
ACTIVE COMPARATORSubjects on placebo will be offered 3 months of active post-treatment
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Healthy premenopausal females ≥ 18 years of age
- BMI 20.0 - 29.9 kg/m2 (± 1 kg/m2)
- Females of childbearing potential must agree to use a reliable and consistent method of birth control in the Investigator's opinion, excluding depot contraceptives and Explanon, and have a negative urine pregnancy test result. Hormonal contraceptives such as oral contraceptives, birth control patch (Ortho Evra), vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing) are all acceptable as long as the subject is on a stable dose and agrees not to change during the study period
- No apparent health conditions that in the investigator's opinion would interfere with study participation, compliance or interpretation of endpoints or would not be in the best interest of the subject
- Moderate to severe cyclic breast discomfort of at least 4 days per month (discomfort ≥4 on a 0-10 scale)
- No known medical or psychological condition that in the investigator's opinion could interfere with study participation
- Agrees to comply with all study related procedures and visits including access to a smartphone (Android or iOS) and ability to enter daily diary information via a smart phone app
- Capable of reading and understanding study related materials (in English or French) and has given voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study
You may not qualify if:
- Women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the course of the trial
- Perimenopausal or irregular menstrual cycles
- Women who have had an oophorectomy
- Known thyroid condition or currently taking any thyroid medications
- Prior bariatric surgery or other interventions or medications that might affect gastric pH
- Use of iodine supplementation, Tamoxifen, Lupron, or Danazol, in the last 6 months
- Clinically significant abnormal laboratory results at Screening
- Breast implant surgeries that have not fully healed or have ongoing problems associated with the implant (i.e. seroma, infection etc.)
- Planned elective surgeries to occur during participation in the study
- Known allergy or sensitivity to study product ingredients (e.g. Iodine)
- History of alcohol or drug abuse within the past year
- Use of medicinal marijuana within the past year
- Participation in a clinical research trial within 30 days prior to randomization or plans to participate in any other study during the next 11 months
- Individuals who are cognitively impaired and/or who are unable to give informed consent
- Any other condition which in the Investigator's opinion may adversely affect the subject's ability to complete the study or its measures, may confound interpretation of study outcome measures (such as another condition) or which may pose significant risk to the subject
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- BioPharmX, Inc.lead
Study Sites (2)
KGK Synergize
Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States
KGK Synergize
London, Ontario, N6A5R8, Canada
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- TRIPLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 3, 2016
First Posted
February 8, 2016
Study Start
February 1, 2016
Primary Completion
January 31, 2018
Study Completion
January 31, 2018
Last Updated
July 10, 2018
Record last verified: 2018-07