Fisetin to Improve Physical Function in Stage I-III Breast Cancer Survivors

Last updated: December 16, 2024
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Quality-of-Life Assessment

Fisetin

Questionnaire Administration

Clinical Study ID

NCT05595499
23-001170
K76AG074918
P30CA016042
R21CA277660
NCI-2022-08061
P30CA033572
22239
  • Female

Study Summary

This phase II trial tests whether fisetin works to improve physical function in women who have received chemotherapy for stage I-III breast cancer treatment. Fisetin is a naturally occurring substance that is found in strawberries and other foods. Fisetin eliminates cells that have undergone a process called senescence. Senescence is when a cell ages and permanently stops dividing but does not die. Over time, large numbers of these cells build up in tissues throughout the body and can release harmful substances that causes inflammation and damages nearby healthy cells. Studies have shown that chemotherapy causes a build-up of these senescent cells. Giving fisetin may eliminate senescent cells and improve physical function in postmenopausal women who have received chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women who are postmenopausal at the start of study treatment.

Postmenopausal status will be established as follows:

  • Women aged: >= 60 years OR

  • Women aged < 60 years AND one of the following conditions is met:

  • They have not had any menstrual periods for at least 12 months in the absenceof exogenous hormonal treatments, chemotherapy, and/or tamoxifen AND have serumestradiol and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels confirmed as beingwithin the standard laboratory reference range for postmenopausal females.

  • They have documented irreversible bilateral oophorectomy.

  • They are receiving ovarian suppression with their breast cancer endocrinetherapy

  • Women with a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer (Stage I-III) treatedwith neo/adjuvant chemotherapy within 12 months of starting studytreatment

  • No evidence of active/recurrent breast cancer or other serious chronicillnesses

  • Have evidence of frail health, defined as a diminished 6-minute walkdistance (< 400m) at baseline

  • Platelets > 60,000/mm^3

  • White blood cell count > 2,000/mm^3

  • Absolute neutrophil count > 500/mm^3

  • Hemoglobin >= 8.0 g/dL

  • Total bilirubin =< 3.0 X upper limit of normal (ULN)

  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) =< 4.0 x ULN

  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =< 4.0 x ULN

  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of >= 30mL/min/1.73m^2 per theModification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) calculation

  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informedconsent document

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cancer-directed chemotherapy, biological therapy, or immunotherapy within 30 daysprior to the start of study treatment. Exceptions include: trastuzumab, pertuzumab,pembrolizumab, tamoxifen, and aromatase inhibitors

  • Surgery and/or radiation within the last 30 days of starting study treatment (Exception: invasive non- major procedures such as an outpatient biopsy)

  • Subjects taking medications that are considered prohibited.

  • Exception: Subjects taking any of the medications listed in under "Temporarymedication adjustment required" may participate if they are otherwise eligibleAND the medication can be safely withheld (from immediately before the 1ststudy agent administration until at least 10 hours after the last study agentadministration, for each dosing interval)

  • On herbal and natural medications with possible senolytic properties (i.e.,curcumin, kava kava, St. John's wort) and are unable or unwilling to hold itsadministration 2 days prior to and during study treatment dosing. Exceptions includecannabidiol (CBD), vitamins, probiotics, and fish oil. Other herbal and naturalmedications may be permitted or prohibited per clinician discretion

  • Subjects taking potentially senolytic agents within the last year: fisetin,quercetin, luteolin, dasatinib or imatinib (or other tyrosine kinase inhibitors),piperlongumine, or navitoclax

  • Subjects on therapeutic doses of anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin, heparin, lowmolecular weight heparin, factor Xa inhibitors, etc.)

  • Issues with tolerating oral medication (such as but not limited to, inability toswallow pills (g-tubes not allowed), malabsorption issues, ongoing nausea orvomiting during screening, history of Crohn's, gastric bypass/reduction, or celiacdisease)

  • Any other condition that would, in the Investigator's judgment, contraindicate thepatient's participation in the clinical study due to safety concerns with clinicalstudy procedures

  • Currently participating in another intervention research study seeking to improvefunctional status, alleviate frailty, muscle strength, exhaustion/fatigue, orcognitive function

Study Design

Total Participants: 88
Treatment Group(s): 5
Primary Treatment: Quality-of-Life Assessment
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
March 27, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
June 01, 2026

Study Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To determine the effect of fisetin on physical function, as assessed using the 6-minute walk distance (6MWD), in frail older breast cancer survivors.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine the effect of fisetin on other measures of physical function (grip strength, short physical performance battery [SPPB], frailty phenotype, physical function component of the 36 item short form survey [SF-36]).

II. To determine the effect of fisetin on fatigability (Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion [RPE]).

III. To determine the effect of fisetin on neuropathy (Quality of Life Questionnaire - Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy 20 [QLQ-CIPN20]).

IV. To determine the effect of fisetin on cognitive function (Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System [PROMIS] cognitive function short form).

V. To determine the effect of fisetin on health-related quality of life (SF-36).

VI. To determine the effect of fisetin on sleep (Insomnia Severity Index [ISI]).

VII. To determine the effect of fisetin on anxiety (GAD-7). VIII. To determine the effect of fisetin on depression (PHQ-8). IX. To determine the effect of fisetin on local and distant recurrence free survival.

X. To determine the effect of fisetin on breast cancer specific survival and overall survival.

XI. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of fisetin (physician and patient-reported Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events [CTCAEs]).

XII. To estimate rates of adherence to fisetin (pill diary).

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine the effect of fisetin on p16 expression in peripheral CD3+ T-cells.

II. To determine the effect of fisetin on circulating senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) inflammatory factors.

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM A: Patients receive fisetin orally (PO) on days 1, 2, and 3. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 8 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of blood samples throughout the trial.

ARM B: Patients receive placebo PO on the trial. on days 1, 2, and 3. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 8 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo collection of blood samples throughout the trial.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up yearly for up to 3 years.

Connect with a study center

  • UCLA Health Cancer Care in Alhambra

    Alhambra, California 91801
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • UCLA Health Beverly Hills Primary & Specialty Care

    Beverly Hills, California 90210
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • UCLA Health Burbank Primary & Specialty Care

    Burbank, California 91505
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Duarte, California 91010
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • City of Hope Medical Center

    Duarte, California 91010
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Los Angeles, California 90095
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Los Angeles, California 90095
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • UCLA Health Primary Care in Marina del Rey

    Marina del Rey, California 90292
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • UCLA Health Primary Care in Pasadena

    Pasadena, California 91105
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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