Breast Clinic

Below are current clinical trials.

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1. A Study to Evaluate Prevention of Paclitaxel-Associated Neuropathy with Fingolimod

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of Gilenya® can reduce neuropathy caused by paclitaxel.

    

2. Randomized, Open Label, Clinical Study of the Targeted Therapy, Palbociclib, to Treat Metastatic Breast Cancer

   Rochester, Minn., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz., Jacksonville, Fla.

   The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that the combination of palbociclib with anti-HER2 therapy plus endocrine therapy is superior to anti-HER2-based therapy plus endocrine therapy alone in improving the outcomes of subjects with hormone receptor-positive, HER2+ metastatic breast cancer.

3. Evaluating Surgical Treatment Related Differences in Patient Satisfaction and Health-related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors in the Long-term Survivorship Period

   Rochester, Minn.

   This study is being done to determine the long-term effects of different kinds of breast surgeries on women’s health-related quality of life from the patient’s perspective. The information will also provide information to assist in improving the quality of care given to patients.

4. Alisertib With or Without Fulvestrant in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic, Endocrine-Resistant Breast Cancer

   Rochester, Minn., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   This phase II trial studies how well alisertib with or without fulvestrant works in treating patients with endocrine-resistant breast cancer that has spread to other places in the body. Alisertib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Hormone therapy using fulvestrant may fight breast cancer by blocking the use of estrogen by the tumor cells or reducing the amount of estrogen made by the body. Giving alisertib with or without fulvestrant may be better in treating patients with breast cancer.

5. A Study of Benign Breast Tissue and Disease, and Breast Cancer Development

   Jacksonville, Fla.

   The purpose of this study is to culture human mammary cells to identify cellular characteristics associated with lobular involution status. 

6. A Study of Vulvovaginal Symptoms in Premenopausal Stage 0-III Breast Cancer Patients Treated on Aromatase Inhibitors and Ovarian Suppression

   Jacksonville, Fla.

   To purpose of this study is to evaluate the change of vulvovaginal symptoms score from baseline to 6 months in premenopausal women with stage 0-III breast cancer treating with ovarian suppression in combination with aromatase inhibitors.

7. A Study to Compare Administering Olaparib Concurrently With Radiotherapy vs. Radiotherapy Alone in Treating Patients With Inflammatory Breast Cancer

   Rochester, Minn., Eau Claire, Wis., La Crosse, Wis.

   The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well radiation therapy with or without olaparib works in treating patients with inflammatory breast cancer. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Olaparib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It is not yet known whether radiation therapy with or without olaparib may work better in treating patients with inflammatory breast cancer.

8. A Study to Evaluate Hormone Concentrations in Patients with Metastatic Cancer

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to correlate the parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrp) levels in the current and new assays in patients with known disease and calcium status. 

9. PD 0332991 and Anastrozole for Stage 2 or 3 Estrogen Receptor Positive and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer

   Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz., Rochester, Minn.

   A Phase II study to investigate the potential utility of PD 0332991 in the treatment of early stage ER+ Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)- breast cancer, to investigate whether the combination of PD 0332991 and anastrozole is able to: 1) improve the pathologic complete response rate when compared to the historical control of single agent aromatase inhibitors, 2) result in fewer patients with on therapy Ki67>10% compared to historical control.

10. A Study to Evaluate the Patient Experience Regarding Image-Guided Percutaneous Breast Biopsy

    Jacksonville, Fla.

    The purpose of this study is to to better understand the concerns of patients prior to a breast biopsy so that we may improve our practice and ultimately enhance overall patient experience.