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Breast Cancer

Among cancer deaths in US women, those due to breast cancer are second only to those of lung cancer. Age is a factor - 80% of breast cancers occur in women over 50. In younger women, genetic factors may play a role. Because growth of breast tissue is highly sensitive to estrogens, the more a woman is exposed to estrogen over her lifetime, the higher the risk for breast cancer.

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Breast Cancer (Bone Metastases) Study - E2352

A randomized, double-blind, stratified, multicenter trial to test the continued efficacy and safety (every 4 weeks vs. every 12 weeks) of an existing therapy in people with documented bone metastases from breast cancer.
Trial phase: Phase 3
Participation Duration: Study will require 15 visits to the study center over a period of 13 months. Visits may last approximately 2 hours.
Protocol Number: CZOL446E2352




Metastatic Breast Cancer Trial - Y2301

The purpose of this phase III study is to compare efficacy and safety of a Novartis investigational drug along with an additional therapy in treating postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor positive (ER+) locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer refractory to nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors (NAI). An "investigational drug" is a drug that is being clinically tested and is not approved for sale or use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the indication in which it is being studied.
Trial phase: Phase 3
Participation Duration: The planned duration of this trial will be 24 weeks, with post assessment visits every 6 weeks until trial completion.
Protocol Number: CRAD001Y2301




HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Trial - J2301

The purpose of this randomized, phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining a Novartis investigational drug with standard chemotherapy medicines in women with HER2 positive (HER2+) locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. An "investigational drug" is a drug that is being clinically tested and is not approved for sale or use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the indication in which it is being studied.
Trial phase: Phase 3
Participation Duration: Participants will be asked to visit a study center 4 times a month for a period of 6 months or until the disease progresses
Protocol Number: CRAD001J2301




HER2 Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Trial - W2301

The purpose of this randomized, phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study is to evaluate if adding a Novartis investigational drug to an existing combination therapy offers a more positive “progression-free” result in pretreated women with HER2/Neu Over-Expressing Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer. An "investigational drug" is a drug that is being clinically tested and is not approved for sale or use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the indication in which it is being studied.
Trial phase: Phase 3
Participation Duration: Participants will be asked to visit the study center Once a week for a period of 6-9 months or until the disease has progressed.
Protocol Number: CRAD001W2301






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