Efficacy and Safety of 500mg of Fulvestrant (NCT00585507)
A Phase II Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of 500mg of Fulvestrant (Faslodex) as a First Line Hormonal Treatment in Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Fulvestrant has proven effective in the treatment of hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer. The dose used in studies so far has been well tolerated and may be too low for optimal effectiveness. In this study, a higher dose will be used to see whether an improved outcome will result.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Massachusetts General Hosptial — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)
- Massachusetts General Hosptial — Boston, Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts
- Lowell General Hospital — Lowell, Massachusetts
- South Shore Hospital — South Weymouth, Massachusetts
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.