Toremifene With or Without Atamestane in Treating Postmenopausal Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer

March 24, 2014 updated by: Intarcia Therapeutics

Phase III Study of Atamestane Plus Toremifene in Metastatic Breast Cancer

RATIONALE: Estrogen can stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells. Toremifene may fight breast cancer by blocking the uptake of estrogen by the tumor cells. Atamestane may fight breast cancer by blocking the production of estrogen. It is not yet known if toremifene is more effective with or without atamestane.

PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of toremifene with or without atamestane in treating postmenopausal women who have metastatic breast cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the time to progression in postmenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer treated with toremifene with or without atamestane. II. Compare the response rate, overall survival, duration of response, and time to treatment failure in patients treated with these regimens. III. Compare the safety profile of these regimens in this patient population.

OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to study center. Patients are randomized to one of two treatment arms. Arm I: Patients receive oral toremifene daily and oral atamestane twice daily. Arm II: Patients receive oral toremifene as in arm I and an oral placebo twice daily. Treatment continues for 12-30 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients are followed every 12 weeks for survival.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 594 patients (297 per treatment arm) will be accrued for this study within 18 months.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • Purchase, New York, United States, 10577
        • Millennix Inc.

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed metastatic breast cancer Bidimensionally measurable disease Lesion at least 2 cm in at least 1 diameter No failure with prior adjuvant antiestrogens within the first 12 months of treatment No progression of disease during therapy with prior aromatase inhibitors or selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) (including SERMs for prevention of osteoporosis) No history of known central nervous system (CNS) metastases No bone metastases as only tumor manifestation Hormone receptor status: Estrogen receptor and/or progesterone receptor positive

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Sex: Female Menopausal status: Postmenopausal Performance status: ECOG 0-1 Life expectancy: At least 12 weeks Hematopoietic: Hemoglobin at least 9 g/dL Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 WBC at least 2,000/mm3 Hepatic: AST and ALT no greater than 2.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) Bilirubin no greater than 2.5 times ULN Renal: Creatinine no greater than 2.0 mg/dL Other: No significant neurological dysfunction including seizures or clinical signs of other significant neurological diseases No other active malignancy within the past 5 years except basal cell skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix No contraindication to toremifene or its excipients or any of the excipients in atamestane Not pregnant or nursing

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: No prior cytotoxic chemotherapy for metastatic disease At least 6 months since prior adjuvant chemotherapy No concurrent chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: See Disease Characteristics No prior hormonal therapy for metastatic disease At least 12 months since prior adjuvant antiestrogens No concurrent SERMs or estrogenic or androgenic hormones No other concurrent aromatase inhibitors Radiotherapy: No concurrent radiotherapy except for palliation for bone metastases Surgery: Not specified Other: No prior enrollment in this study At least 30 days since prior investigational drugs No other concurrent investigational drugs Concurrent bisphosphonates for bone metastases allowed

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Intarcia Therapeutics

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Peter Langecker, MD, PhD, Intarcia Therapeutics

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2000

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2001

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2001

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 2, 2001

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2004

First Posted (Estimate)

May 5, 2004

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 26, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 24, 2014

Last Verified

March 1, 2014

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDR0000068480
  • BIOMED-777-CLP-27

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