NCT04677816 Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on the Rate of Pathologic Complete Response in Vitamin D Deficient Patients
| NCT ID | NCT04677816 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| Sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences |
| Condition | Triple Negative Breast Cancer |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-10-22 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08 |
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This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2021-10-22 with a primary completion date of 2026-08.
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Brief Summary
A two arm pilot study investigating the rate of pathologic complete response in patients with vitamin D deficiency and triple negative breast cancer undergoing standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy + vitamin D supplementation, including an observational arm to describe response in patients who are not deficient. Investigators hypothesize that vitamin D supplementation during neoadjuvant chemotherapy in operable triple negative breast cancer patients with vitamin D deficiency, will increase the rate of pathologic complete response chain reaction to that of vitamin D sufficient patients based on historical controls.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women or men with histologically confirmed invasive mammary carcinoma. * Known triple negative ER/PR/HER2 receptor status as defined by: * ER and PR less than or equal to 10% and * HER2 negative based on one of the following: * IHC 0 or 1+ * IHC 2+ and FISH negative * IHC 2+ and FISH equivocal and no indication for HER2 targeted therapy based on the treating investigators discretion (i.e., HER2: CEP17 ratio \< 2.0 or HER2 total copy number \<6) * Patients who plan to undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to definitive surgical management. Participants are eligible up to 2 weeks after initiating neoadjuvant chemotherapy. * ECOG performance status of 0, 1 or 2. * Age ≥ 18. * The effects of high dose vitamin D on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason, women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign an IRB-approved informed consent document (either directly or via a legally authorized representative). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with nephrolithiasis within the past year. * Patients with known sarcoidosis. * Patients with corrected calcium \>10.5 mg/dL within 30 days prior to initiation of chemotherapy. * History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to vitamin D. * Pregnant women are excluded from this study because vitamin D supplementation greater than the recommended daily allowance (RDA) is a pregnancy class C agent with no adequate or well controlled studies in humans. * Because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with high dose vitamin D (greater than RDA), women who are breastfeeding are excluded from this study. * Prior treatment for this malignancy including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or investigational agent prior to study entry. * Patients currently taking Vitamin D at a dose of 50,000 International Units (IU) once weekly.
Contact & Investigator
Emily H Douglas, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04677816 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT04677816 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.
Is NCT04677816 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04677816 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jwyche@wakehealth.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04677816 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Winston-Salem, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04677816 clinical trial?
NCT04677816 is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The principal investigator is Emily H Douglas, MD at Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.
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