A study to determine the efficacy of 8 mg/day (4 mg/breast) of BHR-700 gel compared to placebo for reducing breast tissue density in women identified as having dense breast tissue upon analysis of screening mammography. The Primary Study Endpoint being the percent reduction of mammographic breast tissue density on a follow-up mammogram compared to the baseline mammogram after 52 weeks of treatment.
This is a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study. Subjects will have been assessed as having mammographically dense breast (heterogeneously dense (C) or extremely dense (D), based on the American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BIRADS©) fifth edition classification) for eligibility. Approximately 330 subjects will be enrolled at approximately 25 sites in the US and the European Union. Subjects who give informed consent will be stratified, based on whether they are pre/peri or post-menopausal and randomized 2:1 within those groups to receive either 8 mg/day (4 mg/breast) 4-OHT or matching placebo for up to 52 weeks. Subjects will apply the investigational gel to both breasts once per day until they have completed 52 weeks of study drug administration. There will be, in addition, an optional 52 weeks of open-label treatment for those subjects who choose to continue treatment. Subjects will capture daily gel administration in a diary to monitor compliance. While on treatment, subjects will return to the clinic for study assessments, a review of adverse events (AEs) and to re-supply study gel at 13, 26, 39, weeks and at 52 weeks for those subjects who have agreed to take part in the open-label phase of the study. During the study, in a case of significant changes in bleeding pattern or other signs/symptoms which could be related to endometrial pathology, the Investigator will perform a uterine ultrasound followed by an endometrial biopsy if indicated. Open-Label Treatment Phase Secondary Outcome Measures: • Comparison of breast density measurements (Cumulus and Volpara) • Laboratory parameters will be summarized in a descriptive fashion. • Incidence and severity of AEs will be compared between BHR-700 gel and placebo.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
223
4-Hydroxytamoxifen (afimoxifene) gel
An absorptive hydroalcoholic gel preparation of the same ingredients as BHR-700, but without 4-OHT.
Mesa Obstetricians and Gynecologists/Cactus Clinical Research
Mesa, Arizona, United States
The Percent Reduction of Mammographic Dense Breast (MBD) Tissue on a Follow-up Mammogram Compared to the Baseline Mammogram After 52 Weeks of Treatment.
Percent MBD at screening compared to percent MBD after 52 weeks of treatment with either BHR-700 or Placebo.
Time frame: Blinded Phase: Baseline; Week 52
Number and Severity of Adverse Events (AEs)
AEs monitored and reported throughout study
Time frame: Blinded Phase: Baseline; Weeks 13, 26, 39, 52/EOS and Open Label Phase
Change in Serum Concentration of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) From Baseline to Week 52/End of Study (EOS)
SHBG levels at baseline will be compared to levels at Week 52/EOS
Time frame: Blinded Phase: Baseline; Week 52/EOS
Change in Serum Concentration of: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, High-density Lipoprotein (HDL), and Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL).
Lipid levels at baseline will be compared to levels measured at time-points in the study
Time frame: Blinded Phase: Baseline; Weeks 26, 52/EOS.
Change in Serum Concentration of Select Bone Biomarkers: Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase (BSAP) (U/L)
Bone biomarker levels (BSAP) at baseline will be compared to levels measured at Week 52.
Time frame: Blinded Phase: Baseline; Week 52/EOS
Number of Participants With Measurable Plasma Concentrations of the E and Z Isomers of 4-OHT by Visit
Blood samples will be taken to measure plasma concentrations of 4-OHT at time-points in the study
Time frame: Blinded Phase: Weeks 13, 26, 52/EOS
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Change in Serum Concentration of Select Bone Biomarkers:Type I Collagen C-Telopeptides (CTx) (pg/mL)
Bone biomarker levels (CTx) at baseline will be compared to levels measured at Week 52.
Time frame: Blinded Phase: Baseline; Week 52/EOS