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Active, not recruitingNCT03317405Updated Nov 13, 2026Results posted

Phase I Trial of Endoxifen Gel Versus Placebo in Women Undergoing Breast Surgery

A Phase 1 interventional study of Endoxifen Hydrochloride and Placebo Administration in Breast Carcinoma In Situ, Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ and Breast Lobular Carcinoma In Situ, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI). Active, not recruiting at 3 sites in United States. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-13.

Primary conditionCarcinoma, Intraductal, NoninfiltratingRegistry: Breast Carcinoma In SituReclassifiedWhy we changed it
Registry
Breast Carcinoma In Situ — the first condition term the registry derived for this study.
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Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating
Why
  1. The study's listed conditions name Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating, a narrower term within Breast Carcinoma In Situ.
Confidence
High: the new condition is named in the study's own listed conditions. Of 351 hand-checked studies reclassified this way, 68% were exactly right and 84% in the right disease family; the registry's first term was right for 5% (measured 2026-10-21). How we classify →
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Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
32
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-14

Among 13 studies in Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating by National Cancer Institute (NCI) — 3 open to participants now, 5 under way, 1 of them phase 3. Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating · National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Enrollment
9th of 13
32 · median 65
Started
2018
with 2 others
Phase 1
5 of 13
none open now
Registered
9th of 13
by date

Among the 13 studies in Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating by National Cancer Institute (NCI), this one is the 9th largest by enrollment, is one of 3 that started in 2018, is one of 5 in phase 1, and was the 9th registered.

Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating

286 studies on the registry are indexed under Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating; 55 are open to participants now.

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Open to participants now

3 of the 13 studies in Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating by National Cancer Institute (NCI) are open now, in 1 country. Recruiting first, the newest first:

By country, each count listing its studies:

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Who these studies take

Of the 42 Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating studies recruiting now, 33 (79%) set no upper age limit and 5 (12%) stop at 75 or younger; 1 takes children under 18; 4 take healthy volunteers.

This study: 18 Years and older · female · no healthy volunteers.

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Study summary

This randomized phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of endoxifen hydrochloride in treating participants who are undergoing breast surgery. Endoxifen hydrochloride may treat or reduce the risk of breast cancer.

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To establish the dermal tolerability and safety of endoxifen hydrochloride (endoxifen [ENX]) gel administered topically to both breasts at two doses: 10 mg daily (5 mg per breast) and 20 mg daily (10 mg per breast) in comparison to vehicle placebo gel, using objective assessments based on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) criteria.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To measure the breast tissue concentrations of (E) and (Z) isomers of N-desmethyl-4-hydroxytamoxifen (ENX) and 4-hydroxytamoxifen (4-OHT) at each dose (10 mg per day and 20 mg per day).

II. To measure the plasma concentrations of (E) and (Z) isomers ENX and 4-OHT at each dose (10 mg per day and 20 mg per day).

III. To measure serum estrogenic response to topical ENX gel therapy in comparison to vehicle placebo gel (sex hormone binding globulin and insulin-like growth factor [IGF] pathway proteins).

IV. To assess changes in coagulation parameters (factor VIII, factor IX, vWF, protein S) in response to ENX gel therapy in comparison to vehicle placebo gel.

V. To assess symptoms related to use of endoxifen gel in comparison to vehicle placebo gel, as assessed by the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) Eight Symptom Scale (BESS) questionnaire.

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE:

I. Using pathological lesion-matched pre- and post-therapy tissue samples, to explore the potential therapeutic effects of the two doses of ENX gel in comparison to vehicle placebo gel: a) by IHC, Ki67 labelling (for cell proliferation), estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR) expression (for estrogen blockade); b) by expression of a panel of genes reported to change with ENX exposure (using nanostring assays).

OUTLINE: Participants are randomized in Cohorts 1 and 2. All subjects in Cohort 3 will receive active agent.

COHORT I: Participants apply endoxifen hydrochloride gel to both breast skin and keep it untouched over at least 4 hours once daily for 21-28 days before breast surgery.

COHORT II: Participants apply placebo to both breast skin and keep it untouched over at least 4 hours once daily for 21-28 days before breast surgery.

COHORT III: Participants apply endoxifen hydrochloride gel to both breast skin and keep it untouched over at least 4 hours once daily for 21-28 days before breast surgery.

After completion of study treatment, participants are followed up at 60 days.

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Conditions studied

  • Breast Carcinoma In Situ
  • Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
  • Breast Lobular Carcinoma In Situ
  • Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage IB Breast Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7
  • Stage IIA Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7
  • Stage IIB Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7
  • Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage IIIB Breast Cancer AJCC v7
  • Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v7
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In context

Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating Reclassified

286 studies on the registry are indexed under Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating; 55 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 32 is below the median of 66 across 208 interventional studies indexed under Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating.

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Lead sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the lead sponsor of 3,556 studies on the registry; 336 are open to participants now.

Of its 412 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 374 (91%) have results posted.

Compared within Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating, this study's primary condition as ClinicalTrials.gg classifies it; the registry's first condition term is Breast Carcinoma In Situ. The counts are of registry records indexed under each term, refreshed daily. How we classify →

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Women scheduled for unilateral or bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer therapy, pathology confirmed stage 0-III (including ductal carcinoma in situ), or prophylaxis (BRCA1/2 mutation carriers, women with strong family history or lobular carcinoma in situ or other conditions where prophylactic mastectomy has been elected)
  • Age >= 18 years (since breast cancer is not a pediatric disease and no safety data are available for ENX use in children)
  • (ECOG) performance status =\< 1 ( >= 70%)
  • Total \< 1.5 x (ULN) (in women with prior documented bilirubin elevations consistent with Gilbert's syndrome, total bilirubin up to 3 x ULN will be allowed)
  • (AST) (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase [SGOT]) \< 2.5 x ULN
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase [SGPT]) \< 2.5 x ULN
  • Creatinine \< 2 x ULN
  • Alkaline phosphatase \< 2.5 x ULN
  • Blood urea nitrogen \< 2 x ULN
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written document which includes a requirement to apply study agent to sensitive body parts daily
  • Willingness and ability to schedule mastectomy 21-28 days following start of study agent; women with breast implants may participate
  • Willingness to avoid exposing breast skin to natural or artificial sunlight (i.e. tanning beds) for the duration of study agent dosing
  • Negative urine or serum pregnancy test result, for participants of child bearing potential; female of is any woman (regardless of sexual orientation, whether she has undergone a tubal ligation, or remains celibate by choice) who meets the following criteria: has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; AND has had a menstrual period at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months)
  • The effects of topical ENX gel on the developing human fetus are unknown; for this reason, women of child-bearing potential and their male partners must agree to use effective forms of (abstinence is not an allowed method) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation; should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her study physician immediately

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The presence of gross skin invasion/ulceration by the breast cancer, or inflammatory changes with skin edema AND erythema; Note: Paget's disease is permitted
  • Women receiving a "nipple delay" procedure prior to mastectomy
  • Women with skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema)
  • A history of thromboembolic disorder
  • Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (also known as atypical hyperplasia) or a high risk of uterine cancer, defined here as known carriers of Lynch syndrome mutations (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2)
  • Participants may not have received any other agents in the previous 3 months
  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to tamoxifen
  • Taken tamoxifen or other selective estrogen/progesterone receptor modulators (SERMs/SPRMs) within two years prior to entering study or been required to discontinue SERM therapy due to thromboembolic or uterine toxicity
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
  • History of prior breast cancer-specific therapy within the previous 2 years (chemotherapy, radiation, anti- agents, endocrine agents, everolimus, CDK4-6 inhibitors); previous unilateral radiation of the contralateral side in women scheduled for mastectomy is allowed; study gel will be applied to both breasts
  • History of prior mastectomy
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Patients receiving chemotherapy with curative intent
  • Men are excluded from this study since breast cancer is men is rare and there are no data regarding skin penetration of topical breast cancer prevention agents through male chest wall skin (which is thicker and harrier than female chest wall skin)
  • Current users of other topical medications on the breast skin must be willing and able to discontinue use for the duration of participation; body lotion and other non-medicinal topical compounds may be applied > 4 hours after study gel application
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(11)

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ECOG performance status

A scale of how much an illness limits everyday activity. For people being assessed to join a study, scores run from 0 (fully active) to 4; lower is more active.

0
Fully active, no restrictions.
1
Limited in strenuous activity, but walking and able to do light work, such as housework or office work.
2
Walking and able to look after yourself, but unable to work; up and about more than half of waking hours.
3
Able to look after yourself only in part; in bed or a chair more than half of waking hours.
4
Unable to look after yourself at all; in bed or a chair all day.

Studies most often ask for 0–1 or 0–2. Your doctor gives the score; the WHO scale uses the same steps. The full scale also has 5, which records death.

Karnofsky performance status (KPS)

A 0–100 scale of how well someone can carry out everyday activities. 100 is no complaints and no signs of illness; 70 is able to look after yourself but not to work or keep up normal activity; 50 is needing considerable help and frequent medical care.

Studies often ask for 60 or 70 and above. Your doctor gives the score.

Bilirubin

A yellow substance made when red blood cells are broken down, which the liver clears. A high level can mean a problem with the liver or the bile ducts.

Criteria often allow more for people with Gilbert’s syndrome, a harmless inherited condition that raises bilirubin.

ULN (upper limit of normal)

The top of the normal range for a blood test, as set by the laboratory that runs it. Each lab prints its own range next to your result.

“≤ 2.5 × ULN” means the result can be up to two and a half times that top value.

ALT and AST (liver enzymes)

Two enzymes measured in a routine blood test of the liver. Higher levels can mean the liver is under strain or damaged. SGPT and SGOT are older names for ALT and AST.

Criteria usually give a limit as a multiple of the upper limit of normal (ULN), often higher when cancer has spread to the liver.

Informed consent

Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.

You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.

Childbearing potential

Able to become pregnant: from the first period until menopause, unless permanently unable to through surgery (removal of the womb, or of both ovaries or both fallopian tubes).

Criteria for people of childbearing potential usually ask for a negative pregnancy test and for contraception during the study and for a time after it.

Contraception

Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.

Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.

Investigational drug or device

A drug or device being studied in a clinical trial.

It may be new, or already approved and being studied for another use, dose or form. Criteria often leave out people who took part in another study of one within a recent period, commonly 30 days or five half-lives.

HER2

HER2 is a protein, made from the ERBB2 gene, that drives the growth of some cancers. A study may look for a level of the protein, extra copies of the gene, or a particular change in it.

In breast cancer, protein tests are read as HER2-positive, HER2-low or HER2-negative; other cancers use their own rules. Check which test result the study requires.

Adjuvant and neoadjuvant

Neoadjuvant treatment is given before the main treatment (usually surgery), often to shrink a tumour. Adjuvant treatment is given after it, to lower the chance of the cancer coming back.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
32 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Cohort I (endoxifen hydrochloride)

    Participants apply endoxifen hydrochloride gel to both breast skin and keep it untouched over at least 4 hours once daily for 21-28 days before breast surgery.

    Drug: Endoxifen Hydrochloride · Other: Questionnaire Administration

  • Placebo comparator
    Cohort II (placebo)

    Participants apply placebo to both breast skin and keep it untouched over at least 4 hours once daily for 21-28 days before breast surgery.

    Other: Placebo Administration · Other: Questionnaire Administration

Interventions

  • Apply to the skin

    Also known as: Z-Endoxifen HCl, Z-Endoxifen Hydrochloride

  • OtherPlacebo Administration

    Apply to the skin

  • OtherQuestionnaire Administration

    Ancillary studies

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Dermal Toxicity on Breast Skin at the Application Site

    Number of participants with dermal toxicity on breast skin at the transdermal gel application site. Will be assessed by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4.

    Time frame: Up to 60 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Drug Concentration in Tissue

    Concentrations of (E) and (Z) Isomers ENX in right and left breast tissue at end of intervention (up to 4 weeks) in tissue samples

    Time frame: up to 28 days

  2. Drug Concentration in Plasma

    Concentration of (E) and (Z) Isomers ENX in plasma at the end of intervention (up to 4 weeks)

    Time frame: baseline and up to 28 days

  3. Change in Plasma Estrogenic and Coagulation Parameters

    Change in plasma Estrogenic and Coagulation Parameters from baseline to end of intervention (up to 28 days) including: IGF1, IGFBP3, SHBG.

    Time frame: baseline and up to 28 days

  4. Change in Pre-therapy and Post-therapy Symptoms Captured by BESS Questionnaire

    Assessed using the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) Eight Symptom Scale (BESS) questionnaire. A patient reported outcome, subscale scores range from 0 (Not at All) to 4 (Extremely) when asked about experiencing symptoms. A positive change in scores indicates an increase in symptoms experienced and a negative change in scores indicates a decrease in symptoms experienced.

    Time frame: baseline and up to 60 days

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Results

Posted Jun 13, 2023

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlacebo
Started1688
Completed1577
Not completed111
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject100
Withdrew: Physician decision001
Withdrew: Surgery rescheduled010

Outcome measures

PrimaryNumber of Participants With Dermal Toxicity on Breast Skin at the Application Site

Number of participants with dermal toxicity on breast skin at the transdermal gel application site. Will be assessed by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4.

Time frame:
Up to 60 days
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Dermal Toxicity on Breast Skin at the Application Site
ParticipantsEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlacebo
Number of Participants With Dermal Toxicity on Breast Skin at the Application Site420
SecondaryDrug Concentration in Tissue

Concentrations of (E) and (Z) Isomers ENX in right and left breast tissue at end of intervention (up to 4 weeks) in tissue samples

Time frame:
up to 28 days
Reported as:
Median · ng/g
Drug Concentration in Tissue
ng/gEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlacebo
Central Subareolar Left Breast Z_ENX0.47 (0.15 to 0.79)0.76 (0.65 to 1.01)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
Central Subareolar Left Breast E_ENX0.16 (0.16 to 0.28)0.25 (0.16 to 0.39)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
Central Subareolar Right Breast Z_ENX0.37 (0.15 to 0.44)1.00 (0.62 to 1.51)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
Central Subareolar Right Breast E_ENX0.16 (0.16 to 0.16)0.30 (0.16 to 0.58)0.00 (0.00 to 0.08)
Central Deepest Left Breast Z_ENX0.40 (0.15 to 1.73)1.55 (0.34 to 2.85)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
Central Deepest Left Breast E_ENX0.16 (0.16 to 1.39)0.91 (0.16 to 1.78)0.00 (0.00 to 0.16)
Central Deepest Right Breast Z_ENX0.46 (0.15 to 1.58)2.57 (1.3 to 15.06)0.00 (0.00 to 0.100)
Central Deepest Right Breast E_ENX0.28 (0.16 to 1.69)1.70 (1.13 to 17.20)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
Lateral Surface Left Breast Z_ENX0.34 (0.15 to 0.75)0.81 (0.58 to 1.00)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
Lateral Surface Left Breast E_ENX0.16 (0.16 to 0.50)0.27 (0.16 to 0.42)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
Lateral Surface Right Breast Z_ENX0.45 (0.15 to 1.38)1.20 (0.99 to 1.27)0.00 (0.00 to 0.08)
Lateral Surface Right Breast E_ENX0.16 (0.16 to 1.12)0.39 (0.16 to 0.47)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
SecondaryDrug Concentration in Plasma

Concentration of (E) and (Z) Isomers ENX in plasma at the end of intervention (up to 4 weeks)

Time frame:
baseline and up to 28 days
Reported as:
Median · ng/ml
Drug Concentration in Plasma
ng/mlEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mgEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mgPlacebo
Z_ENX0.15 (0.15 to 0.15)0.44 (0.15 to 0.54)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
E_ENX0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)0.00 (0.00 to 0.00)
SecondaryChange in Plasma Estrogenic and Coagulation Parameters

Change in plasma Estrogenic and Coagulation Parameters from baseline to end of intervention (up to 28 days) including: IGF1, IGFBP3, SHBG.

Time frame:
baseline and up to 28 days
Reported as:
Mean · ng/ml
Change in Plasma Estrogenic and Coagulation Parameters
ng/mlEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mgPlacebo
IGF1-1.7 (-9.9 to 6.6)3.0 (-8.6 to 15)-1.0 (-17 to 15)
IGFBP348 (-29 to 125)-2.5 (-216 to 211)-60 (-205 to 84)
SHBG-9.4 (-26 to 6.8)1.9 (-13 to 17)-4.4 (-12 to 3.8)
SecondaryChange in Pre-therapy and Post-therapy Symptoms Captured by BESS Questionnaire

Assessed using the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) Eight Symptom Scale (BESS) questionnaire. A patient reported outcome, subscale scores range from 0 (Not at All) to 4 (Extremely) when asked about experiencing symptoms. A positive change in scores indicates an increase in symptoms experienced and a negative change in scores indicates a decrease in symptoms experienced.

Time frame:
baseline and up to 60 days
Reported as:
Mean · change in score on a scale
Change in Pre-therapy and Post-therapy Symptoms Captured by BESS Questionnaire
change in score on a scaleEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlacebo
Cognitive-0.16 (-0.60 to 0.29)-0.05 (-1.0 to 0.88)-0.19 (-0.62 to 0.24)
Body Pain-0.18 (-0.44 to 0.08)-0.38 (-1.2 to 0.48)-0.10 (-0.73 to 0.54)
Vasomotor-0.02 (-0.26 to 0.21)-0.05 (-0.16 to 0.07)0.19 (-0.64 to 1.0)
Gastrointestinal-0.07 (-0.19 to 0.06)-0.24 (-0.53 to 0.06)0.10 (-0.20 to 0.39)
Sexual Problems0.13 (-0.15 to 0.42)-0.57 (-1.8 to 0.64)-0.29 (-0.74 to 0.17)
Body Image-0.20 (-0.54 to 0.14)-0.64 (-1.3 to 0.00)-0.43 (-1.4 to 0.55)
Vaginal0.13 (-0.21 to 0.47)-0.29 (-0.77 to 0.20)-0.24 (-0.53 to 0.06)
Bladder Problem0.03 (-0.04 to 0.10)-0.86 (-1.8 to 0.06)0.07 (-0.10 to 0.25)

Adverse events

Collected over AEs collected from the time informed consent was signed and baseline procedures were completed through 60 days post-intervention. In total AEs collected for a period of up to 3 months.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Endoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg Daily0/16 (0%)0/16 (0%)7/16 (43.8%)
Endoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg Daily0/8 (0%)0/8 (0%)3/8 (37.5%)
Placebo0/8 (0%)0/8 (0%)5/8 (62.5%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlacebo
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specifyGeneral disorders4/163/81/8
Hot flashesVascular disorders1/161/83/8
HyperhidrosisSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders2/160/82/8
FatigueGeneral disorders0/160/81/8
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders0/160/81/8
Breast painReproductive system and breast disorders1/161/81/8
Vaginal InfectionsInfections and infestations1/160/80/8
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders1/160/80/8
HeadacheNervous system disorders1/160/80/8

Baseline characteristics

Women who are scheduled for mastectomy, either for risk reduction, or for breast cancer or DCIS therapy.

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Endoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlaceboTotal
<=18 years0000
Between 18 and 65 years168832
>=65 years0000
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Endoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlaceboTotal
Female168832
Male0000
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Endoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlaceboTotal
Hispanic or Latino1113
Not Hispanic or Latino137727
Unknown or Not Reported2002
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Endoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlaceboTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native0000
Asian3014
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0000
Black or African American0123
White116522
More than one race0000
Unknown or Not Reported2103
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Endoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 10 mg DailyEndoxifen Hydrochloride Gel 20 mg DailyPlaceboTotal
United States168832
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Study locations

3 sites
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References and documents

Study documents

PDFs hosted by the registry, ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reached

Ran from Oct 2018 to primary completion in Feb 2021, 27 months.

Results were first posted in Jun 2023, 2 years 3 months after primary completion.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Oct 20, 2017
First posted
Oct 23, 2017
StartActual
Oct 31, 2018
Primary completionActual
Feb 22, 2021
CompletionEst.
Aug 12, 2027
Results first posted
Jun 13, 2023
Last update
Nov 13, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Nov 13, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03317405
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 23, 2017
Start date
Oct 31, 2018
Primary completion
Feb 22, 2021
Completion
Aug 12, 2027 (estimated)
Results posted
Jun 13, 2023
Last update
Nov 13, 2026

Study contacts

Seema A Khan
principal investigator · Northwestern University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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