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bupropion and Breast Cancer

bupropion has been researched along with Breast Cancer in 4 studies

Bupropion: A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE.
bupropion : An aromatic ketone that is propiophenone carrying a tert-butylamino group at position 2 and a chloro substituent at position 3 on the phenyl ring.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial will examine the effects of bupropion on cancer-related fatigue."9.34A randomized placebo-controlled trial of bupropion for Cancer-related fatigue: Study design and procedures. ( Babilonia, MB; Bower, J; Cole, S; Culakova, E; Desta, Z; Han, HS; Heckler, C; Hoogland, AI; Janelsins, M; Jim, HSL; Morrow, G; Peppone, L; Williams, GC, 2020)
"To investigate the improvement of sexual function in female breast cancer patients using bupropion."9.12An open-label, fixed-dose study of bupropion effect on sexual function scores in women treated for breast cancer. ( Alban, L; Athanazio, R; Bastos, C; Braghiroli, MI; Cardeal Mendes, CM; del Giglio, A; Dias de Moraes, E; Mathias, C; Moore, HC; Nuñez, G; Pondé de Sena, E, 2006)
"Bupropion is an antidepressive medication used for smoking cessation and also has been previously studied for the treatment of sexual dysfunction."6.78Bupropion for control of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors: a prospective, double-blind, randomized, crossover, pilot phase II trial. ( Del Giglio, A; Fonseca, F; Nuñez, GR; Pinczowski, H; Schindler, F; Tateyama, L; Zanellato, R, 2013)
"A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial will examine the effects of bupropion on cancer-related fatigue."5.34A randomized placebo-controlled trial of bupropion for Cancer-related fatigue: Study design and procedures. ( Babilonia, MB; Bower, J; Cole, S; Culakova, E; Desta, Z; Han, HS; Heckler, C; Hoogland, AI; Janelsins, M; Jim, HSL; Morrow, G; Peppone, L; Williams, GC, 2020)
"To investigate the improvement of sexual function in female breast cancer patients using bupropion."5.12An open-label, fixed-dose study of bupropion effect on sexual function scores in women treated for breast cancer. ( Alban, L; Athanazio, R; Bastos, C; Braghiroli, MI; Cardeal Mendes, CM; del Giglio, A; Dias de Moraes, E; Mathias, C; Moore, HC; Nuñez, G; Pondé de Sena, E, 2006)
"Bupropion was not more effective than placebo in improving the desire subscale of the FSFI."3.11Randomized Controlled Phase II Evaluation of Two Dose Levels of Bupropion Versus Placebo for Sexual Desire in Female Cancer Survivors: NRG-CC004. ( Balcueva, EP; Barton, DL; Basil, JB; Bell, MC; Carter, J; Deshmukh, S; Ganz, PA; Greyz-Yusupov, N; Hill, ML; Kachnic, LA; Koontz, BF; Muller, CY; Nabeel, S; Page, SJ; Plaxe, SC; Pugh, SL; Rowland, KM, 2022)
"Bupropion is an antidepressive medication used for smoking cessation and also has been previously studied for the treatment of sexual dysfunction."2.78Bupropion for control of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors: a prospective, double-blind, randomized, crossover, pilot phase II trial. ( Del Giglio, A; Fonseca, F; Nuñez, GR; Pinczowski, H; Schindler, F; Tateyama, L; Zanellato, R, 2013)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's2 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Barton, DL1
Pugh, SL1
Ganz, PA1
Plaxe, SC1
Koontz, BF1
Carter, J1
Greyz-Yusupov, N1
Page, SJ1
Rowland, KM1
Balcueva, EP1
Nabeel, S1
Basil, JB1
Hill, ML1
Muller, CY1
Bell, MC1
Deshmukh, S1
Kachnic, LA1
Jim, HSL1
Hoogland, AI1
Han, HS1
Culakova, E1
Heckler, C1
Janelsins, M1
Williams, GC1
Bower, J1
Cole, S1
Desta, Z1
Babilonia, MB1
Morrow, G1
Peppone, L1
Nuñez, GR1
Pinczowski, H1
Zanellato, R1
Tateyama, L1
Schindler, F1
Fonseca, F1
Del Giglio, A2
Mathias, C1
Cardeal Mendes, CM1
Pondé de Sena, E1
Dias de Moraes, E1
Bastos, C1
Braghiroli, MI1
Nuñez, G1
Athanazio, R1
Alban, L1
Moore, HC1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Phase II Double Blind Dose Finding Trial of Bupropion Versus Placebo for Sexual Desire in Women With Breast or Gynecologic Cancer[NCT03180294]Phase 2230 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-05-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

"Change From Baseline at 5 Weeks in Desire Subscore of the FSFI (Sexual Desire)"

"The desire subscore of the female sexual function index (FSFI) measures self-reported sexual desire. Possible scores range from 1.2 to 6, with higher scores indicating increased desire. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased desire. This measure is referred to as sexual desire in the protocol." (NCT03180294)
Timeframe: Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Bupropion 150 mg0.70
Bupropion 300 mg0.48
Placebo0.58

"Change From Baseline at 9 Weeks in the Desire Subscore of the Female Sexual Function Index (Sexual Desire)"

"The desire subscore of the female sexual function index (FSFI) measures self-reported sexual desire. Possible scores range from 1.2 to 6, with higher scores indicating increased desire. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased desire. This measure is referred to as sexual desire in the protocol." (NCT03180294)
Timeframe: Baseline (prior to randomization) and 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Bupropion 150 mg0.64
Bupropion 300 mg0.60
Placebo0.62

Number of Participants With a Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Event Over the Course of the Study

Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (version 4) grades adverse event severity from 1=mild to 5=death. Summary data is provided in this outcome measure.; see Adverse Events Module for specific adverse event data. (NCT03180294)
Timeframe: Adverse events were evaluated 1,2,5,7, and 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization).

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Bupropion 150 mg4
Bupropion 300 mg1
Placebo3

"Change From Baseline in FSFI Total Score (Sexual Functioning)"

"The FSFI total score measures self-reported female sexual functioning covering the major domains arousal, satisfaction, and orgasm, and including lubrication and pain. Possible scores range from 2 to 36, with higher scores indicating better functioning. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased functioning. This measure is referred to as sexual functioning in the protocol." (NCT03180294)
Timeframe: Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 and 9 weeks from start of treatment (within 21 days of randomization)

,,
Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Week 5Week 9
Bupropion 150 mg3.843.29
Bupropion 300 mg4.013.55
Placebo3.534.70

"Change From Baseline in the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-4 Score (Depressive Mood)"

"The PHQ-4 is a brief screening questionnaire for depression. Possible scores range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating more severe depression. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a negative change score indicating decreased severity of depression. This measure is referred to as depressive mood in the protocol." (NCT03180294)
Timeframe: Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 and 9 weeks from start of treatment (within 21 days of randomization)

,,
Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Week 5Week 9
Bupropion 150 mg-0.44-0.42
Bupropion 300 mg-0.17-0.43
Placebo-0.16-0.43

"Change From Baseline in the PROMIS Global Satisfaction With Sex Life Subscore of Sexual Function and Satisfaction Measure (Sexual Desire and Satisfaction)"

"The PROMIS Global Satisfaction with Sex Life subscore measures self-reported global satisfaction, interest, and interference in sexual health over the past 7 days. Possible scores range from 3 to 30, with higher scores indicating more satisfaction with sex life. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased satisfaction. This score is referred to as the PROMIS sexual desire and satisfaction measure in the protocol." (NCT03180294)
Timeframe: Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 and 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)

,,
Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Week 5Week 9
Bupropion 150 mg3.352.05
Bupropion 300 mg2.812.72
Placebo3.083.58

Change From Baseline in the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Fatigue Score

The PROMIS fatigue score measures self-reported fatigue symptoms over the past 7 days. Possible scores range from 33.1 to 77.8, with higher scores indicating more fatigue. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased fatigue. (NCT03180294)
Timeframe: Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 and 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)

,,
Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Week 5Week 9
Bupropion 150 mg-2.29-3.28
Bupropion 300 mg-1.11-3.14
Placebo-0.30-3.42

Number of Participants With Most Severe Response for Patient-Reported Outcomes Version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) at 9 Weeks

Questions refer to the participants' experiences for the past 7 days of a given symptom in terms of frequency (never, rarely, occasionally, frequently, almost constantly), severity (none, mild, moderate, severe, very severe), interference with usual or daily activities (not at all, a little bit, somewhat, quite a bit, very much). (NCT03180294)
Timeframe: 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization).

,,
InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Severity of dry mouth at its worst = very severeSeverity of decreased appetite at its worst= very severeInterference of decreased appetite with usual or daily activities = very muchFrequency of nausea = almost constantlySeverity of nausea at its worst = very severeSeverity of constipation at its worst = very severeSeverity of dizziness at its worst = very severeInterference of dizziness with usual or daily activities = very muchFrequency of headache = almost constantlySeverity of headache at its worst = very severeInterference of headache with usual or daily activities = very muchSeverity of insomnia at it's worst = very severeInterference of insomnia with usual or daily activities = very much
Bupropion 150 mg0001000000000
Bupropion 300 mg0000000001100
Placebo0000000000011

Perception of Risk vs. Benefit at 9 Weeks

"Participants are asked, Were the benefits of this treatment greater than any side effects?" (NCT03180294)
Timeframe: 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)

,,
InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
NoYes
Bupropion 150 mg3730
Bupropion 300 mg3226
Placebo4021

Trials

4 trials available for bupropion and Breast Cancer

ArticleYear
Randomized Controlled Phase II Evaluation of Two Dose Levels of Bupropion Versus Placebo for Sexual Desire in Female Cancer Survivors: NRG-CC004.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2022, 02-01, Volume: 40, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Breast Neoplasms; Bupropion; Cancer Survivors; Delayed-Action Preparations; Dopamine Up

2022
A randomized placebo-controlled trial of bupropion for Cancer-related fatigue: Study design and procedures.
    Contemporary clinical trials, 2020, Volume: 91

    Topics: Age Factors; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Breast Neoplasms; Bupropion; Cancer Survivors

2020
Bupropion for control of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors: a prospective, double-blind, randomized, crossover, pilot phase II trial.
    Journal of pain and symptom management, 2013, Volume: 45, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Breast Neoplasms; Bupropion; Cross-Over Studi

2013
An open-label, fixed-dose study of bupropion effect on sexual function scores in women treated for breast cancer.
    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology, 2006, Volume: 17, Issue:12

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Bupropion; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Sexuality

2006