Low Dose TamOxifen and LifestylE Changes for bReast cANcer prevenTion (TOLERANT)
BRCA Mutation, PALB2 Gene Mutation, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for BRCA Mutation focused on measuring Low Dose Tamoxifen, Intermittent Caloric Restriction, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, Lifestyle
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Women between 18 and 70 years old; Healthy participants carriers of a germline pathogenic/likely pathogenetic variant (BRCA1 or BRCA2 or PALB2), or with a > 5% risk of developing breast cancer at 10 years according to the "Tyrer-Cuzick model", or with a previous diagnosis of intraepithelial neoplasia of the breast (atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH), lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), estrogen receptor (ER) positive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)) within the last 3 years; Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status ≤1; 5a. For high-risk strata: A negative mammogram or any radiological image based on age and center protocol screening within 6 months before baseline visit; 5b. For IEN Strata: A negative mammogram within 12 months before baseline visit 6. A negative transvaginal ultrasound within 6 months before baseline visit. Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of ER-negative (<10%) DCIS, or history of invasive breast cancer; Previous treatment with selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) or any other hormonal treatment for breast neoplasms; BMI < 18.5 Kg/m2 and/or Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) score ≥2 and/or any current or past eating disorders; Any diagnosis of invasive neoplasia, except non-melanoma skin cancer, in the previous 5 years; Any tamoxifen contraindications (abnormal liver function, previous ischemic heart disease, endometrial disorder, previous deep venous thrombosis, history of pulmonary embolus, current or suspected glaucoma, retinopathy, and cataract); Current use of warfarin or other anticoagulant drugs Bilateral mastectomy; Pregnancy or desire to become pregnant in the subsequent 9 months after treatment cessation; Diabetes or any other clinical condition that, at the investigator's discretion, contraindicates the proposed intervention. No hormonal contraception is allowed during study intervention. Non-hormonal methods will be advised for women of childbearing potential (WOCBP).
Sites / Locations
- E.O. Galliera
- Istituto Europeo di Oncologia
- Istituto Nazionale Tumori G. Pascale
- Istituto Oncologico Veneto
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Active Comparator
Low dose tamoxifen
Low dose tamoxifen + Intermittent Caloric Restriction
Lifestyle intervention
Lifestyle Intervention + Intermittent Caloric Restriction
Tamoxifen 10 mg (1 tablet) every other day for 6 months.
Tamoxifen 10 mg (1 tablet) every other day for 6 months + 5:2 diet (5 days/week at regular energy intake+2 days a week at an average 75% energy deficit)
Step counter device
Step counter device + 5:2 diet (5 days/week at regular energy intake+2 days a week at an average 75% energy deficit)