Study on Palbociclib After CDK and Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer (PACE)

Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Sponsor score: 40

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT03147287

This clinical trial is exploring three different drug combinations to treat breast cancer that has stopped responding to previous treatments. The study involves the drugs Fulvestrant, Palbociclib, and Avelumab.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

This study is testing three different combinations of drugs to see if they can help treat breast cancer that has spread and is hormone receptor positive but HER2 negative. The drugs being tested are Fulvestrant alone, Fulvestrant with Palbociclib, and Fulvestrant with Palbociclib and Avelumab. The goal is to find out if these combinations can help control the cancer after it has stopped responding to previous treatments with similar drugs.

Description

This Phase II clinical trial is investigating the safety and effectiveness of three drug combinations for treating metastatic hormone receptor positive HER2 negative breast cancer. The study is looking at Fulvestrant alone, Fulvestrant with Palbociclib, and Fulvestrant with Palbociclib and Avelumab. Palbociclib is a drug that may stop cancer cells from growing by blocking certain proteins that help cancer cells grow. Fulvestrant is a type of hormone therapy that blocks estrogen, which can help slow the growth of certain breast cancers. Avelumab is an antibody that may help the immune system detect and fight cancer cells. The study aims to see if these drug combinations can help control cancer that has previously stopped responding to treatments like Palbociclib and endocrine therapy. Participants will be monitored for side effects and how well the treatment works against their cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have hormone receptor positive (HR+) HER2 negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery.
  • Men and women, including pre- and postmenopausal women, are eligible.
  • Must have shown progression on previous endocrine and CDK 4/6 inhibitor therapy.
  • Must have been treated with a CDK 4/6 inhibitor and endocrine therapy before.
  • Can have had up to one prior line of chemotherapy for metastatic cancer.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have normal organ and bone marrow function based on specific blood tests.
  • Women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 60 days after the last dose.
  • Must be able to swallow pills and understand the study requirements.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have had recent endocrine, chemotherapy, or biologic therapy within 14 days before starting the study.
  • Have active brain metastases unless stable and not requiring steroids.
  • Have discontinued prior Palbociclib due to side effects or needed more than one dose reduction.
  • Have severe allergies to Palbociclib or similar drugs.
  • Are taking medications that strongly affect liver enzymes or prolong the QT interval.
  • Have had an organ transplant.
  • Have uncontrolled illnesses like infections, heart disease, or diabetes.
  • Have active autoimmune diseases that could worsen with treatment.
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Have had another cancer within the last 3 years, except for certain non-threatening cancers.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
University of Miami33136MiamiFlorida
Emory University - Winship Cancer Institute30322AtlantaGeorgia
Northwestern University60611ChicagoIllinois
Indiana University46202IndianapolisIndiana
The University of Kansas Cancer Center - North64154Kansas CityKansas
The University of Kansas Cancer Center - Overland Park66210Overland ParkKansas
The University of Kansas Cancer Center66205WestwoodKansas
University of Louisville40202LouisvilleKentucky
Eastern Maine Medical Center04401BangorMaine
Boston Medical Center02188BostonMassachusetts

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