drugset / Trial / NCT01009437

Ritonavir and Its Effects on Biomarkers in Women Undergoing Surgery for Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

NCT01009437 ↗

Non-randomizedSingle-groupOpen-labelDiagnostic

Summary

RATIONALE: Ritonavir may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cancer cell growth. Studying samples of blood and tissue from patients with breast cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about the effects of ritonavir on biomarkers involved in breast cancer growth. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the best dose of ritonavir and its effects on biomarkers in women undergoing surgery for newly diagnosed breast cancer.

Timeline

Start
2010-05-26
Primary completion
2014-07
Completion
2014-07

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Ritonavir Other / unclassified 200 mg Oral
Subject Ritonavir Other / unclassified 400 mg Oral
Subject Ritonavir Other / unclassified 600 mg Oral

Indications