Status:

COMPLETED

Low Dose Tamoxifen for Mammographic Density Reduction

Lead Sponsor:

Per Hall

Conditions:

Risk Reduction

Mammographic Density Reduction

Eligibility:

FEMALE

40-74 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

KARISMA2 is a randomized, double-blinded, six-armed placebo controlled study to identify a low dose of tamoxifen, with less side-effects and a density reduction non-inferior to the standard dose of 20...

Detailed Description

This is a dose determination study aiming to identify the optimal tamoxifen dose for reducing the risk of breast cancer. The change in mammographic density is a very good marker of therapy response. I...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Attending the national mammography screening program, i.e. aged 40-74 and has performed a screening mammogram maximum 3 months prior to study inclusion
  • Having a measurable mammographic density, i.e. ≥4.5 % density (volumetric) measured by Volpara
  • Informed consent must be signed before any study specific assessments have been performed

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy at start, during time of study medication and up to 3 months after quitting study medication
  • Breast feeding at start, during time of study medication and up to 3 months after quitting study medication
  • Any previous or current diagnosis of breast cancer (including carcinoma in situ)
  • Mammographic BI-RADS code 3 or above at baseline mammography, or at a diagnostic mammography during time of treatment (the first 6 months of the study)
  • Any previous diagnosis of cancer with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer and in situ cancer of the cervix
  • Currently using oral oestrogen and progesterone based hormone replacement therapy
  • Current use of hormone contraceptive with hormones, e.g. hormonal contraceptive pills, or progesterone implants. Hormonal intrauterine devices are accepted.
  • A history of thrombo-embolic disease such as embolies, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, TIA or cardiac arrest.
  • Known APC (Activated protein C )- resistance, an inherited hemostatic disorder
  • A history of major surgery of the breast, e.g. reduction or enlargement, which might affect density measurements
  • Women who have an increased risk of venous thrombosis due to immobilization, e.g. using wheelchair
  • Known uncontrolled diabetes
  • Hypertension at baseline, defined as systolic pressure higher than 140 mm Hg and diastolic higher than 90 mm Hg
  • Use of drugs that interfere with CYP2D6 expression such as Seroxat (paroxetine), Fontex (fluoxetin) and Zyban / Voxra (bupropion)
  • Use of Waran (warfarin)
  • Non-medical approved drugs against hot-flashes including phytooestrogen
  • Not able to understand study information and/or informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2016

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

1440 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03346200

Start Date

November 1 2016

End Date

December 1 2019

Last Update

March 7 2025

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