Breast CancerPhase 2NCT00555841
Safety and Efficacy of ALC in Breast Cancer in Subjects With Fatigue
A Phase 2 study of Breast Cancer, run by Sigma-Tau Research, Inc. at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALC in the treatment of non-anemic, breast cancer subjects who develop moderate or severe fatigue during adjuvant radiotherapy. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Breast Cancer
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 27 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Mar 2007to Sep 2008
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Stage 0-III breast cancer in which adjuvant radiation is indicated;
- Qualifying Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) score 6. -
Who cannot join
- Medication to treat or manage fatigue and pain
- Use of erythropoietin to control anemia
- Clinical evidence of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030
About this study
Official title: Safety and Efficacy of Oral Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) in Non-anemic Potentially Curable Breast Cancer Subjects Undergoing Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Who Have Moderate to Severe Fatigue
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALC in the treatment of non-anemic, breast cancer subjects who develop moderate or severe fatigue during adjuvant radiotherapy.
Read the detailed description
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALC in the treatment of non-anemic, breast cancer subjects who develop moderate or severe fatigue during adjuvant radiotherapy
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Being tested
- ALC and Placebo
- Keywords
- breast cancer
- Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ALC and PlaceboDrug
ALC and Placebo
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ALC | Experimental | I g three times daily Receives: Drug: ALC and Placebo |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | 1 g three times daily Receives: Drug: ALC and Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change of BFI as evaluated from Baseline to Final Visit
Measured: 16 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life (HQoL) outcomes using Medical Outcomes Study Short Form Health Status Profile 12 items (MOS-SF 12
Measured: 16 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Nov 2007 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2007
- Primary completionSep 2008
- Study completionSep 2008
Why it stopped: Sponsor decision
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Breast CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 27 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sigma-Tau Research, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Carmen Escalante, MD, Principal investigator, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00555841
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ST 03-103
- Status last verified
- Aug 2012
- First submitted
- 7 Nov 2007
- Last updated
- 28 Aug 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Aug 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Safety and Efficacy of Oral Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) in Non-anemic Potentially Curable Breast Cancer Subjects Undergoing Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Who Have Moderate to Severe Fatigue
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00555841
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ST 03-103
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Keywords
- breast cancer
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: Sponsor decision
- Enrolment
- 27 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sigma-Tau Research, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Mar 2007
- Primary completion
- Sep 2008 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2008 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Nov 2007 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALC in the treatment of non-anemic, breast cancer subjects who develop moderate or severe fatigue during adjuvant radiotherapy.
Detailed description
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ALC in the treatment of non-anemic, breast cancer subjects who develop moderate or severe fatigue during adjuvant radiotherapy
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ALC | Experimental | Drug: ALC and PlaceboI g three times daily |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: ALC and Placebo1 g three times daily |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Stage 0-III breast cancer in which adjuvant radiation is indicated;
- Qualifying Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) score 6. -
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Medication to treat or manage fatigue and pain
- Use of erythropoietin to control anemia
- Clinical evidence of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ALC and PlaceboALC and Placebo | Drug | ALC, Placebo |
Primary outcome
Change of BFI as evaluated from Baseline to Final Visit
Time frame: 16 weeks
1 secondary outcome
Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life (HQoL) outcomes using Medical Outcomes Study Short Form Health Status Profile 12 items (MOS-SF 12
Time frame: 16 weeks
Results and safety
The study was stopped early (reason given: Sponsor decision). Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Aug 2012.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Carmen Escalante, MD principal investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study of Breast Cancer, run by Sigma-Tau Research, Inc. at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Aug 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study was stopped early (reason given: Sponsor decision). Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change of BFI as evaluated from Baseline to Final Visit (time frame: 16 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Aug 2012; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.