Women's Health

Below are current clinical trials.

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1. Sequencing for Families with Hereditary Disorders

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this project will examine the feasibility of offering whole genome sequencing (WGS), and developing a Rapid WGS protocol, for a fetus or neonate with multiple anomalies.

2. 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.

3. OTL38 for Intra-operative Imaging of Folate Receptor Positive Ovarian Cancer

   Rochester, Minn., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   This is a phase 3, randomized, multi-center, single dose, open label, pivotal study in patients diagnosed with, or with high clinical suspicion of, ovarian cancer scheduled to undergo primary surgical cytoreduction, interval debulking, or recurrent ovarian cancer surgery.

4. Changes in Systemic Immunity in Patients with Ovarian Cancer

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to understand changes that take place over time in the immune system in patients with ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer.

5. Olaparib and Onalespib in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors That Are Metastatic or Cannot Be Removed by Surgery or Recurrent Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, Primary Peritoneal, or Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

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

   This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of olaparib and onalespib when given together in treating patients with solid tumors that have spread to other places in the body or cannot be removed by surgery or ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, or triple-negative breast cancer that has come back. Olaparib and onalespib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

6. A Registry for the Collection and Maintenance of Biological Specimens for Breast Cancer Research

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this registry is to collect and maintain samples of breast tissue from women and men undergoing surgery for a breast related concern at Mayo Clinic Rochester,  to create a biospecimen resource for the study of benign and cancerous breast conditions.

7. A Study to Assess Tissue Mechanical Properties as a Prognostic Biomarker of Breast Cancer using MR Elastography

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanical properties of breast tissue on MRE (including stiffness, elasticity, viscosity, and volumetric stain) to find any correlation between these variables with breast density and background parenchymal enhancement, both of which are considered independent risk factors for breast carcinoma. We can also assess any suspicious lymph nodes noted on diagnostic MRI and correlate with stiffness values of the lymph nodes on MRI.

8. Comparison of Molecular Breast Imaging and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis for Screening in Women With Dense Breasts

   Rochester, Minn., La Crosse, Wis.

   The significance of this study is that it will be the first prospective trial to compare MBI, a relatively low-cost functional breast imaging technique, to DBT, the new standard anatomic breast cancer screening technique in women with dense breasts. This study is also the first to evaluate two consecutive annual MBI scans to assess change in advanced cancer presentation after introduction of a functional imaging technique. These data will inform individualized decisions on supplemental screening and determine if a functional technique that is relatively low in cost and complexity of interpretation can eliminate the reservoir of clinically important breast cancers that remain occult on anatomic techniques. This study will also provide exploratory data about the optimal frequency of repeat MBI.

9. A Study to Evaluate Sex-Specific Effects of Endocrine Disruption on Aging and Alzheimer's Disease

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to investigate how abrupt loss of ovarian hormones following bilateral oophorectomy affects overall aging, physical performance, and cognitive function, including the risk for Alzheimer’s disease in women who had this procedure performed prior to natural menopause for benign conditions.

10. Investigating Magnesium Glycinate in Structure/Function Role of Hot Flashes.

    Jacksonville, Fla.

    The goal of this study is to further evaluate the effect of magnesium on the symptoms of menopause, specifically vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in breast cancer patients and/or women at an elevated risk of breast cancer.