CYP2D6 Genotyping by AmpliChipTM CYP450 for Tamoxifen-Treated Breast Cancer Patients
Study Overview
Status
Status
Conditions
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Tamoxifen, the first-line drug for preventing breast cancer relapse, is typically prescribed for a 5-year follow-up period after diagnosis and primary treatment of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Recent studies show that tamoxifen is only a pro-drug, while its major active metabolite, endoxifen, is formed in vitro by the liver enzyme CYP2D6. Preliminary observations from the US and Italy have suggested that tamoxifen is less efficacious for cancer relapse prevention in patients with deficient CYP2D6 activities. The FDA is currently reviewing the new data and is likely to modify the tamoxifen label accordingly. It was suggested that an aromatase inhibitor drug such as letrozole might be more beneficial for these patients.
The proposed study would retrospectively test CYP2D6 genotypes in 200 - 300 estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancer patients who are treated with tamoxifen post-operatively. Blood collected with informed consent would be used for examining the patients CYP2D6 genotype, and identifying those who are CYP2D6 poor metabolizers (CYP2D6*4/*4 genotype), and for measurement of endoxifen blood level in those women who are on the drug.
AmpliChipTM CYP450 is a microarray chip which contains millions of tiny DNA molecules, providing comprehensive coverage of gene variations that play a role in the metabolism of approximately 25% of all prescription drugs. The AmpliChipTM CYP450 test is intended to be an aid for physicians in individualizing treatment doses for patients receiving therapeutics metabolized through these enzymes.
The clinical data collected would examine if these individuals, as well as those treated with CYP2D6 inhibiting drugs such as paroxetine and fluoxetine, have higher cancer relapse rates.
The study, combined with similar findings from other countries, and possibly integrated later on with an international network study, would be imperative for modifying treatment recommendations for breast cancer therapy. Specifically, if the US and Italian findings are confirmed, it might be advisable to switch the 5-year follow-up treatment for breast cancer patients with ER positive primary tumors who are CYP2D6 poor metabolizers from tamoxifen to an aromatase inhibitor drug such as letrozole.
Study Type
Study Type
Enrollment (Anticipated)
Enrollment
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
Study Contact
- Name: Matitiahu Berkovitch, Prof
- Phone Number: 972-57-345152
- Email: mberkovitch@asaf.health.gov.il
Study Locations
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Zerifin, Israel, 70300
- Recruiting
- Clinical Pharmacology Unit - Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
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Contact:
- Matitiahu Berkovitch, Prof
- Phone Number: 972-57-345152
- Email: mberkovitch@asaf.health.gov.il
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female
- Age > 18
- Treated with Tamoxifen following diagnosis of breast cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Number of groups / cohorts
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / CohortGroup / Cohort |
Intervention / TreatmentIntervention / Treatment |
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1
Women diagnosed with receptor positive breast cancer, treated with Tamoxifen
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
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Tamoxifen efficacy for avoiding breast cancer relapse in relation to CYP2D6 genotype
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
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Prevalence of CYP2D6 poor metabolizers genotype in Israeli female population treated with Tamoxifen
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Study Start
Primary Completion (Anticipated)
Primary Completion
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Posted
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
Other Study ID Numbers
- 135/08
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