DRUG
(Z)-endoxifen
(Z)-endoxifen capsules. Doses of (Z)-endoxifen to be evaluated include 20 mg (two x 10 mg capsules), 40 mg (one 40 mg capsule) and 80 mg (two x 40 mg capsules).
Status
Active, not recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Enrollment
87
Locations
14
Results
Not posted
Publications
0
Study summary
This open-label research study is studying (Z)-endoxifen as a possible treatment for pre-menopausal women with ER+/HER2- breast cancer. (Z)-endoxifen belongs to a group of drugs called selective estrogen receptor modulators or "SERM", which help block estrogen from attaching to cancer cells. This study has two parts: a pharmacokinetic part and a treatment part. The PK part (how the body processes the drug) will enroll about 18 participants. All participants will take (Z)-endoxifen capsules daily. Twelve participants will be randomly assigned (50/50 chance) to take (Z)-endoxifen alone or (Z)-endoxifen with a monthly injection of goserelin a drug that temporarily stops the ovaries from making estrogen. This part will help determine the best dose of (Z)-endoxifen by measuring the drug levels in the blood and how long the body takes to remove it. The Treatment Cohort has been simplified to a single study arm (Z)-endoxifen + goserelin. Up to 20 participants will be enrolled that have a baseline Ki-67 ≤ 10% and 45 participants will be enrolled that have a baseline Ki-67\>10%. A key goal of the study is to see if (Z)-endoxifen can slow down or stop tumor growth as measured by a reduction in Ki-67 levels. Tumor tissue samples will be taken by breast biopsy after about 4 weeks of treatment to check levels of this biomarker. If the tumor shows signs of response, participants can continue treatment for up to 24 weeks or until they have surgery. Study participation is up to 6 months (24 weeks of treatment) followed by surgery and a one-month follow up visit.
Interventions
DRUG
(Z)-endoxifen capsules. Doses of (Z)-endoxifen to be evaluated include 20 mg (two x 10 mg capsules), 40 mg (one 40 mg capsule) and 80 mg (two x 40 mg capsules).
DRUG
goserelin 3.6 mg subcutaneous implant
Timeline
First posted
Nov 7, 2022
Study start
Feb 14, 2023
Primary completion
Nov 2026
Study completion
Apr 2027
Results posted
Not reported
Registry updated
Jul 8, 2026
Outcomes
PK Cohort - (Z)-endoxifen steady-state plasma concentrations
Time frame · After 4 weeks of treatment
(Z)-endoxifen steady-state plasma concentrations (Css) of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
For Analysis of Cohort A (Treatment Cohort): determine whether the week 4 Ki-67≤10% rate is at least 65%
Time frame · After 4 weeks of treatment
For analysis Cohort A (subjects that have a baseline Ki-67\>10%): the primary objective is to determine whether the Week 4 Ki-67 ≤ 10% rate is at least 65% among premenopausal women with primary estrogen receptor positive (ER+), Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 negative (HER2-) breast cancer.
For analysis Cohort B (Treatment Cohort): determine the objective tumor response rate at 24 weeks
Time frame · After 24 weeks of treatment
For analysis Cohort B (subjects have baseline Ki-67≤ 10%): the primary objective is to determine the objective tumor response rate at 24 weeks among premenopausal women with ER+, HER2-, Ki-67 ≤ 10% breast cancer receiving (Z) endoxifen plus goserelin.
PK Cohort - Area under the plasma (Z)-endoxifen concentration-time curve from time zero to last measurable concentration
Time frame · Days 1 and 28
Area under the plasma (Z)-endoxifen concentration-time curve from time zero to last measurable concentration (AUC0-24) on Days 1 and 28 of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
PK Cohort - Area under the plasma (E)-endoxifen concentration-time curve from time zero to last measurable concentration
Time frame · Days 1 and 28
Area under the plasma (E)-endoxifen concentration-time curve from time zero to last measurable concentration (AUC0-24) on Days 1 and 28 of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
PK Cohort - Accumulation and accumulation half-life
Time frame · Days 1 and 28
Accumulation and accumulation half-life (Day 28 AUC0-24/Day 1 AUC0-24) of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
PK Cohort - (Z)-endoxifen steady-state clearance
Time frame · up to 28 days
(Z)-endoxifen CLss (steady-state clearance) of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
PK Cohort - (E)-endoxifen steady-state clearance
Time frame · up to 28 days
(E)-endoxifen CLss (steady-state clearance) of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
PK Cohort - Maximum plasma (Z)-endoxifen concentration
Time frame · up to 28 days
Maximum plasma (Z)-endoxifen concentration (Cmax) of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
PK Cohort - Maximum plasma (E)-endoxifen concentration
Time frame · up to 28 days
Maximum plasma (E)-endoxifen concentration (Cmax) of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
PK Cohort - Time to plasma (Z)-endoxifen maximum concentration
Time frame · up to 28 days
Time to plasma (Z)-endoxifen maximum concentration (Tmax) of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
PK Cohort - Time to plasma (E)-endoxifen maximum concentration
Time frame · up to 28 days
Time to plasma (E)-endoxifen maximum concentration (Tmax) of evaluable subjects who completed at least one cycle of treatment (28 +/- 3 days)
PK Cohort - plasma (Z)-endoxifen concentration
Time frame · Day 1 up to 12 weeks and up to end of treatment or up to 24 weeks.
Trough concentrations of (Z)-endoxifen for subjects in the Treatment Extension
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female sex assigned at birth. Female to male transgender individuals who have not had any hormonal therapy may be considered for the trial after review and approval from the medical monitor and study sponsor. 2. Age 18 years or older 3. Not lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant in the next year and agrees to take adequate steps to prevent becoming pregnant beginning at informed consent, during treatment and for 9 months after last dose and agree to not breast feed during treatment and for 3 months after last dose. 4. Must agree to use at least one non-hormonal highly effective method of contraception for the entire duration of study participation beginning at informed consent. Highly effective methods of birth control are defined as those, alone or in combination, that resulted in a low failure rate of \<1% per year when used consistently and correctly such as intrauterine devices (IUDs, non-hormonal such as copper IUD), bilateral tubal occlusion, sexual abstinence or vasectomized partner 5. Premenopausal defined as any female who: 1. is menstruating or 2. is not menstruating (last menstrual period \> 3 months prior to registration) but has a plasma estradiol in the premenopausal range as assessed locally 6. Pathologic confirmation of strongly estrogen receptor positive (ER+) (defined as estrogen receptor \[ER\] ≥ 67% or Allred Score 6-8) by local institution protocol 7. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ECOG Performance Status (ECOG PS) of 0 to 2 8. Nottingham (Elston-Ellis) Grade 1 or 2 9. HER2- breast cancer (histologically confirmed) using American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelines 10. Clinical T2 or T3 invasive breast cancer (per American Joint Committee on Cancer \[AJCC\] 8th edition clinical staging) 11. Clinical N0 or N1 invasive breast cancer (per American Joint Committee on Cancer \[AJCC\] 8th edition clinical staging) 12. MRI ≤ 35 days of registration 13. Must have given written informed consent before any study-related activities are carried out and must be able to understand the full nature and purpose of the trial, including possible risks and adverse effects 14. Willing to provide blood and breast tissue samples for research purposes at specified timepoints for the duration of their participation in the trial. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Bilateral invasive breast cancer; Inflammatory breast cancer defined as clinically significant erythema of the breast and/or documented dermal lymphatic invasion or bilateral invasive breast cancer (patients with pre-malignant disease or DCIS/LCIS in contralateral breast are eligible) 2. Prior diagnosis or treatment for breast cancer, including carcinoma in situ, or history of any other active malignancy within the past 2 years prior to study entry with the exception of: 1. Adequately treated in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri 2. Adequately treated basal cell carcinoma or localized squamous cell carcinoma of the skin 3. Any other malignancy with a life expectancy of less than 2 years 3. Any uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to: 1. Ongoing or active infection requiring systemic treatment with strong inhibitors/inducers of CYP450 enzymes (including bacterial infection, fungal infection, or detectable viral infection). 2. Symptomatic congestive heart failure, 3. Unstable angina pectoris, 4. Uncontrolled symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias 5. Uncontrolled hypertension 6. Uncontrolled diabetes (Hemoglobin A1c \[HbA1c\] \>7%) 7. Marked baseline prolongation of QT/QTc interval (e.g., repeated demonstration of a QTc interval \> 470 milliseconds \[msec\]) using Fridericia's QT correction formula seen ≤ 28 days of registration 4. Any of the following co-morbid conditions: 1. Known cataracts or retinopathy 2. History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/pulmonary embolism (PE) 3. Known activated protein C (APC) resistance, an inherited coagulation disorder 4. End stage kidney disease requiring dialysis 5. Evidence of the following laboratory abnormalities ≤ 28 days prior to registration: 1. Total bilirubin ≥ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) 2. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine amino transferase (ALT) ≥ 2.5 x ULN 3. Platelet count (PLT) ≤ 75,000/mm3 4. Hemoglobin (Hb) ≤ 10 g/dL 6. Hormonal therapies including birth control and hormone replacement therapy, or prior use of androgen-based therapy during the study or within 1 week of registration. If subject has a prior medical history of Depo-Provera®, it is recommended that the last dose of 3-month contraceptive agents are \> 2.5 months from registration. 7. Allergy to endoxifen, goserelin, or exemestane or any of their components 8. Participation in another investigational clinical trial ≤ 6 months of registration 9. Known metastatic disease
Study locations
United States. Showing up to 24 locations stored in the fast local snapshot.
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States
California Research Institute
Los Angeles, California, United States
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Edgewood, Kentucky, United States
Henry Ford Cancer Institute
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Avera Cancer Institute
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Baylor University
Houston, Texas, United States
Bon Secours Cancer Institute
Midlothian, Virginia, United States
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, Washington, United States
Publications
No PMID-linked publications were present in this registry snapshot.
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