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nortriptyline and Breast Neoplasms

nortriptyline has been researched along with Breast Neoplasms in 3 studies

Nortriptyline: A metabolite of AMITRIPTYLINE that is also used as an antidepressive agent. Nortriptyline is used in major depression, dysthymia, and atypical depressions.
nortriptyline : An organic tricyclic compound that is 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d][7]annulene substituted by a 3-(methylamino)propylidene group at position 5. It is an active metabolite of amitriptyline.

Breast Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the human BREAST.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The effectiveness of amitriptyline in relieving neuropathic pain following treatment of breast cancer was studied in 15 patients in a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study."9.08Amitriptyline effectively relieves neuropathic pain following treatment of breast cancer. ( Eija, K; J, NP; Tiina, T, 1996)
"The effectiveness of amitriptyline in relieving neuropathic pain following treatment of breast cancer was studied in 15 patients in a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study."5.08Amitriptyline effectively relieves neuropathic pain following treatment of breast cancer. ( Eija, K; J, NP; Tiina, T, 1996)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Freilich, RJ1
Seidman, AD1
Eija, K1
Tiina, T1
J, NP1
Morran, C1
Smith, DC1
Anderson, DA1
McArdle, CS1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
"A Prospective, Randomized Study of the Possible Pain Relieving and Scar Tissue Modifying Properties of Lipotransplantation in a Post Breast Therapy Pain Syndrome Setting"[NCT01888419]18 participants (Actual)Interventional2014-10-31Completed
Comparative Evaluation of Osteopathy Treatment Efficacy in Pain Support After Breast Surgery in Oncology[NCT01403168]28 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-04-30Terminated (stopped due to Recruitment difficulties)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

3 trials available for nortriptyline and Breast Neoplasms

ArticleYear
Pruritus caused by 3-hour infusion of high-dose paclitaxel and improvement with tricyclic antidepressants.
    Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 1995, Jun-21, Volume: 87, Issue:12

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Breast Neoplasms; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous; N

1995
Amitriptyline effectively relieves neuropathic pain following treatment of breast cancer.
    Pain, 1996, Volume: 64, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anxiety; Breast Neoplasms; Cross-Over Studies;

1996
Amitriptyline effectively relieves neuropathic pain following treatment of breast cancer.
    Pain, 1996, Volume: 64, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anxiety; Breast Neoplasms; Cross-Over Studies;

1996
Amitriptyline effectively relieves neuropathic pain following treatment of breast cancer.
    Pain, 1996, Volume: 64, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anxiety; Breast Neoplasms; Cross-Over Studies;

1996
Amitriptyline effectively relieves neuropathic pain following treatment of breast cancer.
    Pain, 1996, Volume: 64, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anxiety; Breast Neoplasms; Cross-Over Studies;

1996
Incidence of nausea and vomiting with cytotoxic chemotherapy: a prospective randomised trial of antiemetics.
    British medical journal, 1979, May-19, Volume: 1, Issue:6174

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Breast Neoplasms; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Fluphenazine; Humans; Na

1979