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An international multi-centre trial of tamoxifen versus anastrozole in postmenopausal women who have had a recent hormone receptor positive, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
ISRCTN ISRCTN37546358
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier
Public title An international multi-centre trial of tamoxifen versus anastrozole in postmenopausal women who have had a recent hormone receptor positive, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
Scientific title
Acronym IBIS-II DCIS
Serial number at source N/A
Study hypothesis Primary hypotheses:
1. To determine if anastrozole is at least as effective as tamoxifen in local control and prevention of contralateral disease in women with locally excised Estrogen Receptor (ER) or Progesterone Receptor (PgR) positive DCIS.
2. To compare side effect profiles of tamoxifen and anastrozole.

Secondary hypotheses:
1. To compare the effectiveness of tamoxifen and anastrozole according to the receptor status of the primary or recurrent cancer.
2. To examine the rate of breast cancer occurrence after cessation of tamoxifen or anastrozole.
3. To examine the effect of tamoxifen versus anastrozole on breast cancer mortality.
4. To examine the effect of tamoxifen and anastrozole on other cancers, cardiovascular disease, fracture rates, and non-breast cancer deaths.
5. To examine tolerability and acceptability of side effects experienced by women on the study.

Please note as of 08/02/2011 the anticipated end date has been extended from 01/12/2008 to 31/12/2011.

As of 23/02/2012, the following changes were made on the record.
Chile and sweden were added to countries of recruitment and Peru, Portugal, Denmark and Finland were deleted.
Anticipated end date was updated from 31/12/2011 to 31/01/2022.
Patient recruitment completed on 31/01/2012 was added.
Lay summary http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/trials/a-trial-looking-at-tamoxifen-or-anastrozole-in-postmenopausal-women-with-ductal-carcinoma-in-situ-of-the-breast
Ethics approval The study has been approved by the North West MREC (Multi-centre Research Ethics Committee) and local ethics committees (LREC).
Study design Randomised controlled trial
Countries of recruitment Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom
Disease/condition/study domain Breast cancer
Participants - inclusion criteria Current inclusion criteria as of 23/02/2012
1. All women must be postmenopausal and between the ages of 40 to 70. Postmenopausal status is defined as meeting one or more of the following criteria:
a. Over the age of 60
b. Bilateral oophorectomy
c. Aged 60 or under with a uterus and amenorrhoea for at least 12 months
d. Aged 60 or under without a uterus and with Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) more than 30 IU/L
2. Women with locally excised Oestrogen Receptor (ER) positive DCIS excised within 6 months (ER or PR status must be greater than or equal to 5% positive cells)
3. A baseline bone mineral density scan within the last two years (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry [DXA] either of hip, lumbar spine, forearm) and spinal X-ray will be required for all women
4. A fully informed signed consent form must have been obtained
5. Women who have had Lobular carcinoma in situ.
6. Women who have had Atypical hyperplasia in a benign lesion.
7. A bilateral mammogram must have been taken within the last year.
8. Women must be accessible for treatment and follow up. Participants randomised in this trial must be treated and followed via a participating institution.

Previous inclusion criteria
1. All women must be postmenopausal and between the ages of 40 to 70. Postmenopausal status is defined as meeting one or more of the following criteria:
a. Over the age of 60
b. Bilateral oophorectomy
c. Aged 60 or under with a uterus and amenorrhoea for at least 12 months
d. Aged 60 or under without a uterus and with Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) more than 30 IU/L
2. Women with locally excised Oestrogen Receptor (ER) positive DCIS diagnosed within the last six months in which there are tumour free margins of at least 1 mm
3. A baseline bone mineral density scan within the last two years (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry [DXA] either of hip, lumbar spine, forearm) and spinal X-ray will be required for all women
4. A fully informed signed consent form must have been obtained
Participants - exclusion criteria Current exclusion criteria as of 23/02/2012
1. Have had (or are planning to have) their breast removed (a mastectomy)
2. Have had tamoxifen or raloxifene for more than six months in the last five years.
3. Have had any other cancer in the last five years (except non-melanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix)
4. Are taking medication to thin the blood
5. Have had a stroke
6. Have osteoporosis and fractures of the spine (if this applies, they may be able to take part - the trial doctor will assess each person on an individual basis)
7. Have any other serious medical condition
8. Have been taking part in any other clinical trial within the last three months
9. Any previous breast cancer at any age
10. Life expectancy of less than 10 years or any other medical condition that would significantly interfere with the ability to accept the chemo preventive treatment.

Previous exclusion criteria
1. Have had (or are planning to have) their breast removed (a mastectomy)
2. Have had tamoxifen, raloxifene or other Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) for more than three months in the past
3. Have had any other cancer in the last five years (except non-melanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix)
4. Are taking medication to thin the blood
5. Have had a stroke
6. Have osteoporosis and fractures of the spine (if this applies, they may be able to take part - the trial doctor will assess each person on an individual basis)
7. Have any other serious medical condition
8. Have been taking part in any other clinical trial within the last three months
Anticipated start date 25/05/2003
Anticipated end date 31/01/2022
Status of trial Ongoing
Patient information material Patient information can be found at: http://www.ibis-trials.org/files/IBIS-2%20DCIS%20flyer.pdf
Target number of participants 4000 (Patient recruitment completed on 31/01/2012)
Interventions IBIS-II DCIS is a randomised double blind study investigating the use of anastrozole versus tamoxifen in women who have had a recent hormone receptor positive, locally excised DCIS lesion. There are two treatment groups:
Group A: tamoxifen 20 mg and anastrozole placebo
Group B. tamoxifen placebo and anastrozole 1 mg
Each patient will take the two tablets once a day for the next five years.
Primary outcome measure(s) All new and recurrent breast cancer
Secondary outcome measure(s) 1. Breast cancer mortality
2. Thromboembolic events
3. Cardiovascular events
4. Osteoporosis
5. Other relevant side effects
Sources of funding Cancer Research UK
Trial website http://www.ibis-trials.org/
Publications
Contact name Prof  Jack  Cuzick
  Address Centre for Cancer Prevention
Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Room 110
Charterhouse Square
  City/town London
  Zip/Postcode EC1M 6BQ
  Country United Kingdom
  Tel +44 (0)20 7882 3504
  Fax +44 (0)20 7882 3890
  Email j.cuzick@qmul.ac.uk
Sponsor Queen Mary University of London (UK)
  Address Research and Development
3rd Floor Rutland House
42-46 New Road
  City/town London
  Zip/Postcode E1 2AX
  Country United Kingdom
  Tel +44 (0)207 882 7250
  Fax +44 (0)207 882 7276
  Email gerry.leonard@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
Date applied 07/01/2005
Last edited 23/02/2012
Date ISRCTN assigned 26/04/2005
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