Tart cherry and omega-3s for joint pain from hormone therapy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking tart cherry and omega-3 supplements can help reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer treatment). If you have bothersome joint pain while on this hormone therapy, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer (Stage I, II, or III).
- You are female and 18 years or older.
- You are currently taking an aromatase inhibitor (a type of hormone therapy for breast cancer).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 27 or higher.
- You have been told you have aromatase inhibitor-related musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS) – joint pain or stiffness linked to your medication.
- Your average joint pain score is at least 4 out of 10 over the last 7 days.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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