Study of Belzutifan Plus Fulvestrant for ER+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer
Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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
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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:
- Experienced disease progression after 12 months or more of endocrine therapy combined with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
- 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
| FACILITY | ZIP | CITY | STATE |
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| USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0013) | 90033 | Los Angeles | California |
| USC Norris Oncology Hematology Newport Beach ( Site 0029) | 92663 | Newport Beach | California |
| Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, a Service of Wellstar Cobb Hospital ( Site 0011) | 30060 | Marietta | Georgia |
| CHRISTUS Highland ( Site 0005) | 71105 | Shreveport | Louisiana |
| Renown Regional Medical Center ( Site 0018) | 89502 | Reno | Nevada |
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