Blood Pressure Control During Breast Cancer Treatment

A Study of Blood Pressure Control During Cancer Treatment

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Breast Cancer Cardiotoxicity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
130 (estimated)
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women with breast cancer who need help controlling high blood pressure during their treatment. Participants will follow a specific plan for managing their blood pressure to see if it's more effective than standard methods.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Acute myocardial infarctionUnstable anginaUncontrolled arrhythmiasSevere aortic stenosisRecurrent syncopeActive endocarditisAcute myocarditisPulmonary embolism

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 18 years old
  • I was assigned female at birth
  • I have been diagnosed with breast cancer
  • I am receiving anthracycline-based chemotherapy and will have at least 2 cycles
  • My blood pressure is 130 mm Hg or higher
  • I am willing to use my mobile device for study requirements
  • I can complete a baseline exercise test safely
  • I can follow the study's instructions

You may not be able to join if

  • I have kidney problems with eGFR less than 30 ml/min
  • My arm is too large for blood pressure measurements
  • I cannot get an accurate blood pressure reading in one arm
  • I have had a heart attack in the past 3 months
  • I have severe heart failure within the last 6 months
  • I have a history of stroke
  • I have a heart transplant
  • I have a serious medical condition that affects my participation

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The purpose of this study to find out whether an intensive approach to treating high blood pressure during breast cancer treatment is safe and more effective than standard blood pressure treatment at lowering blood pressure levels and the risk of cardiotoxicity in patients with cancer. Other studies have shown lowering blood pressure improves the health of patients. However, these studies have not…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Female assigned at birth * Biopsy proven breast cancer (stage I-IV) * Treatment with therapy anthracycline-based chemo (with or without HER2-targeted therapy), with \>/= 2 cycles of anthracycline chemotherapy planned. * SBP ≥130 mm Hg * Willing and able to com…
Contacts

Anthony Yu, MD

212-639-7932

yua3@mskcc.org

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Jennifer Liu, MD

212-639-8220

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