Cancer drug olaparib linked to folate deficiency in small study

NCT ID NCT04024254

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study checked if the drug olaparib, used for advanced ovarian or breast cancer, leads to low folic acid levels in the blood. Ten postmenopausal women were followed to see how many developed folate deficiency and when. The goal was to understand a possible side effect of this treatment.

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Locations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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