Study of Belzutifan Plus Fulvestrant for ER+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer

Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Sponsor score: 40

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT06428396

This clinical trial is testing the combination of two drugs, belzutifan and fulvestrant, to see if they are safe and effective in treating adults with a specific type of advanced breast cancer that cannot be surgically removed.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The study aims to evaluate how well the combination of belzutifan and fulvestrant works compared to another treatment option, which includes everolimus and a choice of fulvestrant or exemestane, in adults with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. This type of cancer has spread and cannot be removed by surgery. The study will not formally test any specific hypothesis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have a diagnosis of estrogen receptor-positive (ER+)/HER2-negative breast cancer that is either locally advanced and cannot be surgically removed or has spread to other parts of the body.
  • Have proof that the cancer has progressed during or after the last endocrine therapy.
  • Provide additional tissue samples to confirm ER and HER2 status.
  • Have received endocrine therapy in a noncurative setting and either:
    1. Experienced disease progression after 12 months or more of endocrine therapy combined with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
    2. Received at least two lines of endocrine therapy, including a CDK4/6 inhibitor, which was stopped due to intolerance.
  • Have a performance status score of 0 or 1, indicating full activity or some restriction in strenuous activities.
  • Have recovered from side effects of previous cancer treatments to a mild level or baseline, except for certain hormone-related side effects or mild nerve damage.
  • If positive for hepatitis B, have received antiviral therapy for at least four weeks and have an undetectable viral load before starting the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have breast cancer that can be treated with the intent to cure.
  • Cannot receive any of the endocrine therapies (fulvestrant or exemestane).
  • Have difficulty swallowing or absorbing oral medications due to conditions like severe nausea, vomiting, or digestive issues.
  • Have advanced cancer that is rapidly worsening and could lead to life-threatening complications.
  • Have active bleeding disorders or are taking blood thinners that affect vitamin K.
  • Have a history of lung diseases like pneumonitis that required steroids or currently have lung disease.
  • Have a known BRCA gene mutation and have been treated with PARP inhibitors before.
  • Have previously received fulvestrant in any setting.
  • Have received chemotherapy or PARP inhibitors for advanced cancer that cannot be cured.
  • Have had recent radiotherapy for non-brain cancer or needed steroids for radiation side effects within 14 days of starting the study.
  • Are taking strong medications that affect liver enzymes and cannot stop them during the study.
  • Have received any cancer treatment or investigational drugs within four weeks before starting the study.
  • Have had a live vaccine within 30 days before starting the study.
  • Have active infections with both hepatitis B and C.
  • Have serious heart conditions like recent heart attacks or severe heart failure.
  • Have not fully recovered from major surgery or have ongoing surgical complications.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0013)90033Los AngelesCalifornia
USC Norris Oncology Hematology Newport Beach ( Site 0029)92663Newport BeachCalifornia
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, a Service of Wellstar Cobb Hospital ( Site 0011)30060MariettaGeorgia
CHRISTUS Highland ( Site 0005)71105ShreveportLouisiana
Renown Regional Medical Center ( Site 0018)89502RenoNevada

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