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Phase III Study of Atamestane Plus Toremifene Versus Letrozole in Advanced Breast Cancer
NCT00044291 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the first line combination hormonal therapy of an experimental drug, atamestane, plus an FDA-approved drug, toremifene (Fareston®), is more effective than another approved drug, letrozole (Femara®), in delaying the growth of breast cancer in postmenopausal patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, and whether the side effects of the combination are different from the side effects of letrozole.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG letrozole
- DRUG atamestane
- DRUG toremifene
- DRUG aromatase inhibition
- PROCEDURE hormone therapy
Study Locations (20)
Ontario
- Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre — Ottawa
- Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre — Thunder Bay
- Princess Margaret Hospital — Toronto
Arizona
- Midwest Internal Medicine, PLLC — Lake Havasu City
- Arizona Clinical Research Center — Tucson
California
- California Cancer Care, Inc. — Greenbrae
- Sharp Memorial Hospital — San Diego
Texas
- Oncology Consultants — Houston
- First Dynamic Healthcare Services, Inc. — Killeen
Florida
- Innovative Medical Research of South Florida Inc. — Miami Shores
Georgia
- Georgia Cancer Specialists — Tucker
Maryland
- Maryland Hematology/Oncology Associates — Baltimore
Michigan
- Oncology Care Associates, PLLC — Saint Joseph
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 865 participants |
| Start Date | 2002-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2006-01 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00044291
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00044291 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 865 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Intarcia Therapeutics, which has 2 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Breast Neoplasms appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which letrozole is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00044291 reports 20 study locations spanning 15 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Ontario, Arizona, California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00044291 about?
NCT00044291 is a clinical study titled "Phase III Study of Atamestane Plus Toremifene Versus Letrozole in Advanced Breast Cancer". The purpose of this study is to determine whether the first line combination hormonal therapy of an experimental drug, atamestane, plus an FDA-approved drug, toremifene (Fareston®), is more effective than another approved drug, letrozole (Femara®), in delaying the growth of breast cancer in postmeno...
What is the current status of trial NCT00044291?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 865 participants. The study started on 2002-06. Estimated completion is 2006-01.
What conditions does trial NCT00044291 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Breast Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Hormone-dependent. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00044291?
The interventions under investigation include: letrozole (DRUG), atamestane (DRUG), toremifene (DRUG), aromatase inhibition (DRUG), hormone therapy (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00044291?
This trial is sponsored by Intarcia Therapeutics, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00044291 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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