Impact Of Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy On Glucose Homeostasis And Diabetes Risk

Overview

About this study

This study assesses the effect of hormone directed treatment for breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on glucose metabolism.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:
* Post-menopausal women with hormone receptor positive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Post-menopause will be defined as women who experience 12 months of amenorrhea or have undergone bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
* 25 women who are planning to start or are within 6 months of starting treatment with aromatase inhibitors, after consultation in breast clinic and cancer center.
* 25 women who will be starting Tamoxifen (comparative group)
* 25 healthy post menopausal women will also be recruited.

Exclusion Criteria:
* Established diagnosis of diabetes
* Therapy with medications that could affect glucose metabolism
* Screening fasting glucose ≥ 126 mg/dl, and/or HbA1c ≥ 6.5%
* History of upper GI surgery that alters gastric emptying or causing malabsorption e.g., bariatric surgery, fundoplication

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 09/16/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kalpana Muthusamy, M.B.B.S., M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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CLS-20556005

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