Testosterone in Treating Postmenopausal Patients With Arthralgia Caused by Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Treatment

Major Program
Supportive Care and Symptom Management
NCI Community Oncology Research Program
Research Group
Community Oncology and Prevention Trials
Sponsor
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Status
Completed
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
For more information, see ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01573442
This randomized phase III trial studies testosterone to see how well it works compared to placebo in treating postmenopausal patients with arthralgia (joint pain) caused by anastrozole or letrozole. Testosterone may help relieve moderate or severe arthralgia associated with the use of aromatase inhibitors, such as anastrozole or letrozole.
Intervention
placebo, testosterone
Condition
Arthralgia, Breast Cancer, Hot Flashes, Musculoskeletal Complications, Sexual Dysfunction
Investigators
Charles Loprinzi, MD

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