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Clinical Trial to Observe the Effects of Tamoxifen on Testosterone Recovery in Medically Castrated Prostate Cancer Patients
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto
Summary
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a cornerstone therapy in the treatment of curable prostate cancer (PCa). However, ADT often leads to a protracted testosterone recovery period in most men or absence of complete recovery in 10-25% of cases. The hypogonadal state has significant psychosocial and physical side effects. Therefore, limiting ADT effect's duration beyond the prescribed castration period is very compelling to patients and providers alike. Tamoxifen, a well-established selective estrogen receptor modulator, offers a novel and cost-effective approach to accelerate testosterone recovery in men with secondary hypogonadism. This project addresses a critical gap in global cancer care by evaluating Tamoxifen as a viable solution for reducing the burden of delayed testosterone recovery and its associated side effects, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Official title: Phase II Controlled Clinical Trial to Test Efficacy and Observe Longitudinal Effects of Tamoxifen for Testosterone Recovery in Medically Castrated Prostate Cancer Patients
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2026-07
Completion Date
2030-10
Last Updated
2026-06-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Tamoxifen
Selective estrogen receptor modulator, oral tablet
Locations (1)
University Health Network - Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Toronto, Ontario, Canada