Hydroxychloroquine for joint and muscle pain from hormone therapy
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether hydroxychloroquine, a medicine used for autoimmune conditions, can reduce joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, which are common hormone therapies for breast cancer. If you have bothersome pain from your hormone therapy, this study may help you find relief.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with DCIS or stage I, II, or III breast cancer.
- You have been taking an aromatase inhibitor (such as anastrozole, letrozole, or exemestane) for at least 4 weeks.
- You have new or worsening joint or muscle pain that started or got worse after starting your aromatase inhibitor.
- Your average pain score is at least 4 out of 10.
- You are able to provide informed consent and follow the study procedures.
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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