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Dietary Supplement

Soy Protein for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Lee-Jane W Lu, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the effects of soy and casein proteins on ovarian hormones and breast density in premenopausal women.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy premenopausal women aged 30 to 40 with normal mammograms and regular menstrual cycles. It's not for those on hormonal treatments, with a family history of breast cancer, abnormal mammograms, menopause symptoms, dietary restrictions, soy or cow's milk allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or who've had certain breast procedures.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is examining if drinking soy milk instead of cow's milk can reduce hormones linked to breast cancer and decrease breast density—a potential risk factor. Participants will consume either soy protein or casein protein to see the effects on their bodies.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial primarily involves dietary changes (soy vs. cow's milk), side effects may include digestive discomfort due to intolerance or allergy to soy products in individuals who are unaware of such sensitivities.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Breast Tissue Composition Measured by MRI
Mammographic Density (1 Year)
Mammographic Density (2 Years)
+2 more
Secondary outcome measures
Blood will be measured for standard clinical chemistries
Estradiol (pg/ml)
Other outcome measures
Blood Will be Measured for Standard Clinical Chemistries
Progesterone (ng/ml)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Soy milkActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects will consume two soy milk drinks from the content of 2 sachets (40 g isoflavone-free soy protein and 600 mg calcium) in place of a small meal, five days per week. Each sachet will contain 20 g soy protein and 300 mg calcium. Content of sachets will be mixed with ~1.6 liter of water for ingestion.
Group II: Cow's milkPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Subjects will consume two cow's milk drinks from the content of 2 sachets (40 g cow's milk protein, casein, and 600 mg calcium) in place of a small meal, five days per week. Each sachet will contain 20 g cow's milk protein and 300 mg calcium. Content of sachets will be mixed with ~1.6 liter of water for ingestion. Casein is free of ovarian hormones.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

U.S. Army Medical Research and Development CommandFED
287 Previous Clinical Trials
245,588 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Breast Cancer
665 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)NIH
537 Previous Clinical Trials
316,695 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Breast Cancer
680 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
The University of Texas Medical Branch, GalvestonLead Sponsor
246 Previous Clinical Trials
56,479 Total Patients Enrolled
9 Trials studying Breast Cancer
517 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer

Media Library

Soy Milk (Dietary Supplement) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT00204477 — Phase 2
Breast Cancer Research Study Groups: Cow's milk, Soy milk
Breast Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Soy Milk Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT00204477 — Phase 2
Soy Milk (Dietary Supplement) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT00204477 — Phase 2
~14 spots leftby Jun 2025