At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Postmenopausal women
- ✓Histologically or cytologically confirmed primary breast adenocarcinoma
- ✓Received continuous tamoxifen for 2–3 years and one month
- ✓Currently disease-free
- ✕Unresectable breast cancer
- ✕ER-negative primary tumor
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Randomized Double-Blind Trial In Postmenopausal Women With Primary Breast Cancer Who Have Received Adjuvant Tamoxifen For 2-3 Years, Comparing Subsequent Adjuvant Exemestane Treatment With Further Tamoxifen
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Tamoxifen and Exemestane for Breast Neoplasms. Completed, enrolled 4,740 participants across 377 sites in 37 countries.
Detailed Summary
To compare the sequential administration of exemestane with administration of further tamoxifen until 5 years in postmenopausal women with operable breast cancer who have already received 2-3 years of adjuvant tamoxifen, in terms of disease-free survival (DFS), overall survival (OS), incidence of contralateral breast cancer and long-term tolerability.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Tamoxifen 20 mg/day tablets administered p.o. for a period ranging from 2.5 to 3 years.
Exemestane 25 mg/day tablets administered p.o. for a period ranging from 2.5 to 3 years.