New tool could help breast cancer patients know their fertility future
NCT ID NCT07497191
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study will follow 300 women aged 45-55 with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer to see if changes in a hormone called AMH can predict when they will reach menopause. Researchers will collect blood samples at seven time points and track menstrual patterns. The goal is to create a model that helps doctors decide on treatments like hormone therapy and fertility preservation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that helps doctors choose the best hormone therapy and fertility preservation options for perimenopausal breast cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The predictive model may not be accurate enough for widespread clinical use, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
This study will enroll approximately 300 perimenopausal women aged 45-55 years with histologically confirmed hormone receptor-positive breast cancer treated at Liaoning Cancer Hospital. Participants will be stratified into three groups based on treatment regimen: chemotherapy plus endocrine therapy (Group A), chemotherapy plus targeted therapy plus endocrine therapy (Group B), and endocrine therapy alone (Group C). All participants must meet perimenopausal status criteria defined by menstrual history and hormone levels (FSH 10-40 IU/L, E2 \>20 pg/mL) at enrollment.
- Ages
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45 to 55 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female, aged 45-55 years 2. Histologically confirmed hormone receptor-positive breast cancer 3. Perimenopausal status defined as: (a) last menstrual period within 3 months prior to enrollment; and (b) FSH 10-40 IU/L and E2 \>20 pg/mL 4. Scheduled to receive adjuvant chemotherapy and/or endocrine therapy 5. Willing to undergo serial blood sampling and complete menstrual diaries 6. Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Postmenopausal status 2. Prior bilateral oophorectomy or pelvic radiotherapy 3. Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction 4. Estrogen receptor (ER)-negative and progesterone receptor (PR)-negative breast cancer 5. Conditions affecting ovarian hormone secretion (e.g., ovarian tumors, polycystic ovary syndrome, pituitary tumors) 6. Current pregnancy, lactation, or planned pregnancy during follow-up 7. Use of hormonal intrauterine devices 8. Prior use of GnRH agonists or aromatase inhibitors
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