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Can cherry juice and fish oil soothe cancer treatment joint pain?

NCT ID NCT06123286

Symptom relief Sponsor: Philip Chang Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking tart cherry concentrate and fish oil together for 12 weeks can improve joint function and reduce pain in breast cancer patients who have joint pain from their hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors). The trial will enroll 30 women who are overweight and have significant joint pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to start the supplements right away or after a waiting period.

What this could mean

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Active substance
tart cherry concentrate and fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural, low-side-effect option to ease joint pain and stiffness for breast cancer survivors on hormone therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial with only 30 participants. The supplements may not work better than doing nothing, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Breast cancer diagnosis (Stage I-III) with any hormonal status. * Females aged ≥ 18 years. * Currently receiving AI therapy. * BMI ≥ 27. * Clinical diagnosis of AIMSS. * Omega-3 Index \<8%. * Average joint pain score ≥ 4 on the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) within 7 days of enrollment. * Written informed consent obtained from subject and ability and willingness of subject to comply with the requirements of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of anticoagulant medications (Including but not limited to Warfarin, Lovenox, Eliquis, Xarelto). * Allergy to cherries or fish/fish products. * Lifetime history of rheumatoid arthritis and/or inflammatory joint diseases (Including but not limited to reactive arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis). * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus as determined by treating physician (with or without the use of glucose lowering medications and/or insulin). * Lifetime history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks. * New use or dose change of oral or topical analgesics in the previous 14 days. (Including but not limited to opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, acetaminophen, SNRI's, SSRI's, gabapentinoids, tricyclic antidepressants, and muscle relaxants). * Oral or intra-articular steroid use in the previous 30 days (Including but not limited to dexamethasone, prednisone, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone, hydrocortisone). * History of joint fracture or surgery of the symptomatic joint in the previous 6 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arthralgia breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Aromatase inhibitor associated musculoskeletal symptoms (aimss) Breast cancer Joint pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CS Cancer at the Hunt Cancer Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Torrance, California, 90505, United States

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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