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Breast CancerNCT00873366

Breath Test for Women Receiving Tamoxifen in the Prevention or Treatment of Breast Cancer

An observational study of Breast Cancer, run by Mayo Clinic at 2 sites in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

RATIONALE: A breath test that measures enzymes may be effective in identifying women in whom tamoxifen may not be effective. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying a breath test to see how well it works in women receiving tamoxifen for the prevention or treatment of breast cancer. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 120 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Breast Cancer
What is being tested?
dextromethorphan hydrobromide, tamoxifen citrate and high performance liquid chromatography
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
92 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
May 2009to 23 Sep 2015
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 120 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Female breast cancer

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Eligible to receive tamoxifen for 6 months for either the prevention or treatment of non-invasive or invasive, stage I-III breast cancer
  • CYP2D6 genotype known
  • Patients determined to be CYP2D6 poor metabolizers (by determination of a genotype test by their Mayo physician prior to study registration) are eligible to proceed with the initial breath test only
  • Hormone receptor status not specified

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Menopausal status not specified
  • ECOG performance status 0-2
  • Life expectancy > 6 months
  • No known impaired hepatic activity defined as ≥ grade 3 AST, alkaline phosphatase, or total bilirubin
  • No pulmonary disease (e.g., asthma or other respiratory disease) associated with hypercapnia
  • No uncontrolled metabolic disease (e.g., diabetes in the presence of gastroparesis, uncontrolled congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled gastrointestinal disorders [e.g., GERD])
  • No prior adverse reaction to dextromethorphan
  • No history of chronic liver disease (e.g., hepatitis B or hepatitis C, alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, or fibrotic disease)
  • Able and willing to fast overnight prior to the study session
  • Willing to return to Mayo Clinic for follow-up
  • Willing to provide biologic specimens

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

  • More than 24 hours since prior medications known to slow gastric emptying or gastrointestinal motility (e.g., alcohol, opioid analgesics, anticholinergics [e.g., antihistamines], and loperamide)
  • More than 4 weeks since prior and no concurrent CYP2D6 inhibitors or concurrent serotonin-reuptake inhibitors known to be potent CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g.,paroxetine [Paxil®] and fluoxetine [Prozac®]
  • If mild to moderate inhibitors of CYP2D6 are medically necessary, patients may go back on after the 8-week time point
  • More than 4 weeks since prior and no concurrent monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine)

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona

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About this study

Official title: ¹³C - Dextromethorphan (DM) Breath Test for Determination of CYP2D6 Enzyme Activity in Patients Receiving Tamoxifen

RATIONALE: A breath test that measures enzymes may be effective in identifying women in whom tamoxifen may not be effective.

PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying a breath test to see how well it works in women receiving tamoxifen for the prevention or treatment of breast cancer.

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OBJECTIVES:

  • To assess the operating characteristics of the ¹³C-dextromethorphan (^13 C-DM) breath test in identifying women with breast cancer (or at high risk) who are CYP2D6-genotypic poor metabolizers.
  • To examine the correlation between CYP2D6 enzyme activity (as measured by the breath test) and plasma endoxifen (and 4-hydroxyTAM) levels in patients who carry one or more CYP2D6 functional alleles.
  • To examine the change in CYP2D6 enzyme activity (as measured by the ¹³C-DM breath test), in patients who start a CYP2D6 inhibitor while taking tamoxifen.
  • To determine whether CYP2D6 enzyme activity (as measured by the breath test) changes over time (either as a consequence of drug-induced inhibition or other).
  • To measure genetic variation in additional genes that are later identified to affect the metabolism, uptake, or distribution of tamoxifen (e.g., SULT1A1, UGT).

OUTLINE: Patients receive tamoxifen citrate for 6 months. ^13C-dextromethorphan breath tests are conducted at baseline and periodically during the 6 months.

13C-dextromethorphan breath test: Patients receive oral Alka-Seltzer® Gold (ASG; citric acid, potassium bicarbonate, and sodium bicarbonate) in water, then, 15 minutes later, another ASG dose and oral ¹³C-dextromethorphan. Patients breathe into a bag 1-2 times, and the is bag sealed. ¹³CO_2 levels in the bags are measured.

Blood samples are collected at baseline and periodically for pharmacogenetic and pharmacokinetic studies by reverse phase HPLC with fluorescence detection.

After completion of study therapy, patients are followed annually for 5 years.

Conditions
Breast Cancer
Being tested
dextromethorphan hydrobromide, tamoxifen citrate, high performance liquid chromatography, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacogenomic studies
Keywords
stage I breast cancer, stage II breast cancer, stage IIIA breast cancer, stage IIIB breast cancer, stage IIIC breast cancer
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • dextromethorphan hydrobromideDrug

  • tamoxifen citrateDrug

  • high performance liquid chromatographyOther

  • laboratory biomarker analysisOther

  • pharmacogenomic studiesOther

  • pharmacological studyOther

  • fluorescence imagingProcedure or surgery

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Operating Characteristics of the ¹³C-dextromethorphan (13C-DM) Breath Test in Identifying Those Who Are CYP2D6 Genotypic Poor Metabolizers

    Participants were classified as having CYP2D6 decreased or non-decreased metabolism based on genotype and the co-prescription of inhibitors of the enzyme system.

    The specific phenotype, alleles and their associated activity score (AS) assessed were as follows:

    Ultrarapid metabolism (UM) or AS=2.0 (*1XN or *2XN), Extensive metabolism (EM) or AS=1.0 (*1, *2, and *2A), Intermediate metabolism (IM) or AS=0.5 (*9, *10, *17 and *41), and Poor metabolism (PM) or AS=0.0 (3, *4, *5, *7, *8, *11, and *12). The distribution of CYP2D6 genotypes grouped by CYP2D6 metabolism phenotype for each participants are summarized below.

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient Between CYP2D6 Genotype and ¹³Cdextromethorphan Breath Test (DM-BT)

    Spearman rank order correlation coefficients were used to assess the strength of the association between CYP2D6 genotype activity score and DM-BT values.

    Measured: Baseline, 3 month and 6 month

  2. Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient Between CYP2D6 Activity Score and Endoxifen Steady State Concentrations (Endx Css)

    Spearman rank order correlation coefficients were used to assess the strength of the association between CYP2D6 genotype activity score and Endx Css

    Measured: 3 Month and 6 Month

  3. Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient Between CYP2D6 Activity Score and Endoxifen/N-desmethyl-tamoxifen (Endx/NDMT) Ratio

    Spearman rank order correlation coefficients were used to assess the strength of the association between CYP2D6 genotype activity score and Endx/NDMT ratio

    Measured: 3 Month and 6 Month

  4. Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient Between Baseline DM-BT and 3 Month Endoxifen Steady State Concentrations

    Spearman rank order correlation coefficients were used to assess the strength of the association between baseline ¹³Cdextromethorphan breath test (DM-BT) and Endoxifen steady state concentrations (Endx Css)

    Measured: Baseline, 3 month

  5. Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient Between Baseline DM-BT and 3 Month Endoxifen/N-desmethyl-tamoxifen (Endx/NDMT) Ratio

    Spearman rank order correlation coefficients were used to assess the strength of the association between baseline ¹³Cdextromethorphan breath test (DM-BT) and Endoxifen/N-desmethyl-tamoxifen (Endx/NDMT) Ratio

    Measured: Baseline, 3 month

  6. Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient Between 3 Month DM-BT and 3 Month Endoxifen Steady State Concentrations

    Spearman rank order correlation coefficients were used to assess the strength of the association between baseline ¹³Cdextromethorphan breath test (DM-BT) and Endoxifen steady state concentrations (Endx Css)

    Measured: 3 month

  7. Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient Between 6 Month DM-BT and 6 Month Endoxifen Steady State Concentrations

    Spearman rank order correlation coefficients were used to assess the strength of the association between baseline ¹³Cdextromethorphan breath test (DM-BT) and Endoxifen steady state concentrations (Endx Css)

    Measured: 6 month

  8. Median of 3 Month Tamoxifen Steady State Plasma Concentrations According to CYP2D6 Phenotype Group

    Participants were classified as having CYP2D6 decreased or non-decreased metabolism based on genotype and the co-prescription of inhibitors of the enzyme system.

    The specific phenotype, alleles and their associated activity score (AS) assessed were as follows:

    Ultrarapid metabolism (UM) or AS=2.0 (*1XN or *2XN), Extensive metabolism (EM) or AS=1.0 (*1, *2, and *2A), Intermediate metabolism (IM) or AS=0.5 (*9, *10, *17 and *41), and Poor metabolism (PM) or AS=0.0 (3, *4, *5, *7, *8, *11, and *12). The median of 3 month Tamoxifen steady state plasma concentrations for each CYP2D6 phenotype group are summarized below. Refer to Outcome Measure 1 Data Table for details on the combination of genotype for each participant that are defined for each CYP2D6 phenotype group.

    Measured: 3 Month

  9. Median of 6 Month Tamoxifen Steady State Plasma Concentrations According to CYP2D6 Phenotype Group

    Participants were classified as having CYP2D6 decreased or non-decreased metabolism based on genotype and the co-prescription of inhibitors of the enzyme system.

    The specific phenotype, alleles and their associated activity score (AS) assessed were as follows:

    Ultrarapid metabolism (UM) or AS=2.0 (*1XN or *2XN), Extensive metabolism (EM) or AS=1.0 (*1, *2, and *2A), Intermediate metabolism (IM) or AS=0.5 (*9, *10, *17 and *41), and Poor metabolism (PM) or AS=0.0 (3, *4, *5, *7, *8, *11, and *12). The median of 6 month Tamoxifen steady state plasma concentrations for each CYP2D6 phenotype group are summarized below. Refer to Outcome Measure 1 Data Table for details on the combination of genotype for each participant that are defined for each CYP2D6 phenotype group.

    Measured: 6 Month

  10. Median of 3 Month N-desmethyl-tamoxifen (NDMT) Steady State Plasma Concentrations According to CYP2D6 Phenotype Group

    Participants were classified as having CYP2D6 decreased or non-decreased metabolism based on genotype and the co-prescription of inhibitors of the enzyme system.

    The specific phenotype, alleles and their associated activity score (AS) assessed were as follows:

    Ultrarapid metabolism (UM) or AS=2.0 (*1XN or *2XN), Extensive metabolism (EM) or AS=1.0 (*1, *2, and *2A), Intermediate metabolism (IM) or AS=0.5 (*9, *10, *17 and *41), and Poor metabolism (PM) or AS=0.0 (3, *4, *5, *7, *8, *11, and *12). The median of 3 month NDMT steady state plasma concentrations for each CYP2D6 phenotype group are summarized below. Refer to Outcome Measure 1 Data Table for details on the combination of genotype for each participant that are defined for each CYP2D6 phenotype group.

    Measured: 3 Month

  11. Median of 6 Month N-desmethyl-tamoxifen (NDMT) Steady State Plasma Concentrations According to CYP2D6 Phenotype Group

    Participants were classified as having CYP2D6 decreased or non-decreased metabolism based on genotype and the co-prescription of inhibitors of the enzyme system.

    The specific phenotype, alleles and their associated activity score (AS) assessed were as follows:

    Ultrarapid metabolism (UM) or AS=2.0 (*1XN or *2XN), Extensive metabolism (EM) or AS=1.0 (*1, *2, and *2A), Intermediate metabolism (IM) or AS=0.5 (*9, *10, *17 and *41), and Poor metabolism (PM) or AS=0.0 (3, *4, *5, *7, *8, *11, and *12). The median of 6 month NDMT steady state plasma concentrations for each CYP2D6 phenotype group are summarized below. Refer to Outcome Measure 1 Data Table for details on the combination of genotype for each participant that are defined for each CYP2D6 phenotype group.

    Measured: 6 Month

  12. Median of 3 Month 4-hydroxy-tamoxifen (4HT) Steady State Plasma Concentrations According to CYP2D6 Phenotype Group

    Participants were classified as having CYP2D6 decreased or non-decreased metabolism based on genotype and the co-prescription of inhibitors of the enzyme system.

    The specific phenotype, alleles and their associated activity score (AS) assessed were as follows:

    Ultrarapid metabolism (UM) or AS=2.0 (*1XN or *2XN), Extensive metabolism (EM) or AS=1.0 (*1, *2, and *2A), Intermediate metabolism (IM) or AS=0.5 (*9, *10, *17 and *41), and Poor metabolism (PM) or AS=0.0 (3, *4, *5, *7, *8, *11, and *12). The median of 3 month 4HT steady state plasma concentrations for each CYP2D6 phenotype group are summarized below. Refer to Outcome Measure 1 Data Table for details on the combination of genotype for each participant that are defined for each CYP2D6 phenotype group.

    Measured: 3 Month

  13. Median of 6 Month 4-hydroxy-tamoxifen (4HT) Steady State Plasma Concentrations According to CYP2D6 Phenotype Group

    Participants were classified as having CYP2D6 decreased or non-decreased metabolism based on genotype and the co-prescription of inhibitors of the enzyme system.

    The specific phenotype, alleles and their associated activity score (AS) assessed were as follows:

    Ultrarapid metabolism (UM) or AS=2.0 (*1XN or *2XN), Extensive metabolism (EM) or AS=1.0 (*1, *2, and *2A), Intermediate metabolism (IM) or AS=0.5 (*9, *10, *17 and *41), and Poor metabolism (PM) or AS=0.0 (3, *4, *5, *7, *8, *11, and *12). The median of 6 month 4HT steady state plasma concentrations for each CYP2D6 phenotype group are summarized below. Refer to Outcome Measure 1 Data Table for details on the combination of genotype for each participant that are defined for each CYP2D6 phenotype group.

    Measured: 6 Month

  14. Median of 3 Month Endoxifen Steady State Concentrations (Endx Css) According to CYP2D6 Phenotype Group and Activity Score

    Participants were classified as having CYP2D6 decreased or non-decreased metabolism based on genotype and the co-prescription of inhibitors of the enzyme system.

    The specific phenotype, alleles and their associated activity score (AS) assessed were as follows:

    Ultrarapid metabolism (UM) or AS=2.0 (*1XN or *2XN), Extensive metabolism (EM) or AS=1.0 (*1, *2, and *2A), Intermediate metabolism (IM) or AS=0.5 (*9, *10, *17 and *41), and Poor metabolism (PM) or AS=0.0 (3, *4, *5, *7, *8, *11, and *12). The median of 3 month Endx Css for each CYP2D6 phenotype group and the corresponding activity score are summarized below. Refer to Outcome Measure 1 Data Table for details on the combination of genotype for each participant that are defined for each CYP2D6 phenotype group.

    Measured: 3 Month

  15. Median of 6 Month Endoxifen Steady State Concentrations (Endx Css) According to CYP2D6 Phenotype Group and Activity Score

    Participants were classified as having CYP2D6 decreased or non-decreased metabolism based on genotype and the co-prescription of inhibitors of the enzyme system.

    The specific phenotype, alleles and their associated activity score (AS) assessed were as follows:

    Ultrarapid metabolism (UM) or AS=2.0 (*1XN or *2XN), Extensive metabolism (EM) or AS=1.0 (*1, *2, and *2A), Intermediate metabolism (IM) or AS=0.5 (*9, *10, *17 and *41), and Poor metabolism (PM) or AS=0.0 (3, *4, *5, *7, *8, *11, and *12). The median of 6 month Endx Css for each CYP2D6 phenotype group and the corresponding activity score are summarized below. Refer to Outcome Measure 1 Data Table for details on the combination of genotype for each participant that are defined for each CYP2D6 phenotype group.

    Measured: 6 Month

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Apr 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2009
  3. Primary completion23 Sep 2015
  4. Study completion23 Sep 2015

Why it stopped: Funding issues

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
92 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00873366
Sponsor's protocol ID
MC083C
Other IDs
P30CA015083, MC083C, 08-007073
Status last verified
May 2017
First submitted
31 Mar 2009
Last updated
23 Jan 2018
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Breast Cancer, run by Mayo Clinic at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jan 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 23 Jan 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Operating Characteristics of the ¹³C-dextromethorphan (13C-DM) Breath Test in Identifying Those Who Are CYP2D6 Genotypic Poor Metabolizers (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Jan 2018.

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