Trial Outcomes & Findings for Karolinska Interventional Study of Mammograhic Density (Karisma-1) (NCT NCT04079517)

NCT ID: NCT04079517

Last Updated: 2025-02-06

Results Overview

Mean change in mammographic breast density at 6 months compared to baseline (=0 months) for each dose arm, using the fully automated STRATUS method. The average percent density (fibroglandular dense tissue area divided by total breast area) of left and right breasts at baseline was calculated and compared with average percent density at the end of the trial period and density change was defined as the difference between these two measures.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

42 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6 months

Results posted on

2025-02-06

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Tamoxifen 10mg
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 10mg, for 180 days Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Tamoxifen 20mg
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 20mg, for 180 days Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Overall Study
STARTED
23
19
Overall Study
COMPLETED
18
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Karolinska Interventional Study of Mammograhic Density (Karisma-1)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Tamoxifen 10mg
n=23 Participants
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 10mg, for 180 days Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Tamoxifen 20mg
n=19 Participants
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 20mg, for 180 days Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Total
n=42 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
59.74 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.48 • n=5 Participants
62.32 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.74 • n=7 Participants
61.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.10 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=7 Participants
42 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Sweden
23 participants
n=5 Participants
19 participants
n=7 Participants
42 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: The final analysis was restricted to the 19 plus 14 participants.

Mean change in mammographic breast density at 6 months compared to baseline (=0 months) for each dose arm, using the fully automated STRATUS method. The average percent density (fibroglandular dense tissue area divided by total breast area) of left and right breasts at baseline was calculated and compared with average percent density at the end of the trial period and density change was defined as the difference between these two measures.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tamoxifen 10mg
n=19 Participants
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 10mg, for 270 days. Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Tamoxifen 20mg
n=14 Participants
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 20mg, for 270 days. Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Mammographic Breast Density
-3.3 percentage of breast area
Interval -6.1 to -0.5
-2.5 percentage of breast area
Interval -2.5 to 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months

Population: Participants answering baseline and 9 month questionnaires.

Symptom score change, compared to baseline for each dose arm. Questionnaires were used at 0, 1, 3, 6, 9 months. Vasomotor, gynecological, sexual, and musculoskeletal symptoms were assessed using a 5-grade Likert severity scale ranging from "no symptom at all" to "very much symptoms". A higher symptom score equals less symptoms, i.e. a better outcome. The questionnaire was based on the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Endocrine Subscale 7 (FACT-ES.7). The presented score was calculated as the sum of the last month's symptom severity levels and are presented as the absolute differences in symptom score on a scale ranging from any minus five to any plus five. A higher symptom score equals less symptoms, i.e. a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Tamoxifen 10mg
n=18 Participants
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 10mg, for 270 days. Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Tamoxifen 20mg
n=12 Participants
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 20mg, for 270 days. Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Symptom Score
1.8 score on a scale
Interval -0.8 to 4.5
3.7 score on a scale
Interval 0.5 to 6.8

Adverse Events

Tamoxifen 10mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Tamoxifen 20mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Tamoxifen 10mg
n=23 participants at risk
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 10mg, for 180 days Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Tamoxifen 20mg
n=19 participants at risk
Randomised dose of daily oral Tamoxifen 20mg, for 180 days Tamoxifen: A registered SERM drug, Tamoxifen.
Nervous system disorders
Numbness/tingling in the hands and feet
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3
26.3%
5/19 • Number of events 5
Nervous system disorders
Mood swings
26.1%
6/23 • Number of events 6
31.6%
6/19 • Number of events 6
Nervous system disorders
Headaches
43.5%
10/23 • Number of events 10
47.4%
9/19 • Number of events 9
Nervous system disorders
Concentration ability impaired
4.3%
1/23 • Number of events 1
10.5%
2/19 • Number of events 2
Nervous system disorders
Feeling sad
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3
26.3%
5/19 • Number of events 5
Nervous system disorders
Irritable
21.7%
5/23 • Number of events 5
36.8%
7/19 • Number of events 7
Nervous system disorders
Lack of energy
26.1%
6/23 • Number of events 6
36.8%
7/19 • Number of events 7
Nervous system disorders
Worry
30.4%
7/23 • Number of events 7
31.6%
6/19 • Number of events 6
Nervous system disorders
Eyesight changes
26.1%
6/23 • Number of events 6
42.1%
8/19 • Number of events 8
Nervous system disorders
Difficulty sleeping
47.8%
11/23 • Number of events 11
47.4%
9/19 • Number of events 9
Nervous system disorders
Feel lightheaded (dizzy)
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 4
21.1%
4/19 • Number of events 4
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal bleeding or spotting
0.00%
0/23
10.5%
2/19 • Number of events 2
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal discharge
30.4%
7/23 • Number of events 7
57.9%
11/19 • Number of events 11
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Sexual feeling decreased
39.1%
9/23 • Number of events 9
52.6%
10/19 • Number of events 10
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal itching/irritation
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3
26.3%
5/19 • Number of events 5
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Pain from breast tissue or breast skin
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 4
26.3%
5/19 • Number of events 5
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Fragile mucous membranes/ Mucous membrane disorder
30.4%
7/23 • Number of events 7
52.6%
10/19 • Number of events 10
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Painful intercourse
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 4
26.3%
5/19 • Number of events 5
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Dryness vaginal
47.8%
11/23 • Number of events 11
73.7%
14/19 • Number of events 14
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
skin rashes
26.1%
6/23 • Number of events 6
21.1%
4/19 • Number of events 4
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hair loss
30.4%
7/23 • Number of events 7
36.8%
7/19 • Number of events 7
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itching
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/19
Renal and urinary disorders
Problems with urination
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2
15.8%
3/19 • Number of events 3
Endocrine disorders
Cold sweat
34.8%
8/23 • Number of events 8
47.4%
9/19 • Number of events 9
Endocrine disorders
Night sweats
65.2%
15/23 • Number of events 15
94.7%
18/19 • Number of events 18
Endocrine disorders
Menopausal hot flushes
60.9%
14/23 • Number of events 14
89.5%
17/19 • Number of events 17
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
muscle cramps (e.g. in legs)
60.9%
14/23 • Number of events 14
84.2%
16/19 • Number of events 16
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in joints
52.2%
12/23 • Number of events 12
57.9%
11/19 • Number of events 11
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diarrhoea
26.1%
6/23 • Number of events 6
15.8%
3/19 • Number of events 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Constipation
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 4
26.3%
5/19 • Number of events 5
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
weight gain
52.2%
12/23 • Number of events 12
73.7%
14/19 • Number of events 14
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Nausea
30.4%
7/23 • Number of events 7
31.6%
6/19 • Number of events 6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Vomiting
52.2%
12/23 • Number of events 12
68.4%
13/19 • Number of events 13

Additional Information

Per Hall

Karolinska Institutet

Phone: +4670750 2110

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place