PhII Randomized CAPecitabine + ELAcestrant vs. Capecitabine Alone in ER+ Breast Cancer (CAPELA)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorKristina A. Fanucci

About this trial

The goal of this research study is to compare a combination of two drugs, capecitabine and elacestrant to capecitabine alone as a treatment for advanced estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. This study is designed for participants with cancer that has previously stopped responding to medication in the class of therapy called CDK 4/6 inhibitors, including palbociclib, ribociclib, or abemaciclb.

The names of the study drugs involved in this study are:

* Elacestrant (a type of selective estrogen receptor degrader) * Capecitabine (a type of fluoropyrimidine antimetabolite)

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Participants must have histologically confirmed estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2-negative metastatic or locally recurrent unresectable (advanced) invasive breast cancer. ER and HER2 measurements should be performed according to institutional guidelines in a CLIA-approved setting. ER must be ≥ 10% on the most recent biopsy in which receptor testing was performed. Cutoff values for positive/negative HER2 staining should be in accordance with current ASCO/CAP (American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists) guidelines.

Participants must have standard of care ctDNA sequencing testing documenting ESR1 and TP53 mutation status. In patients without ESR1 mutation, this result must be from within 3 months.

ESR1 mutations that are considered pathogenic are: E380Q, V422del, S436P, L536H, L536P, L536R, Y537C, Y537D, Y537N, Y537S, D538G

TP53 mutations that are considered pathogenic as determined by a CLIA certified laboratory

Disqualifiers

Participants who have had endocrine and/or biologic therapy < 14 days prior to entering the study or those who have not recovered from any prior treatment-related toxicities (must recover to no more than grade 1; alopecia, sensory neuropathy Grade ≤ 2, or other Grade ≤ 2 toxicity not constituting a safety risk based on investigator's judgment are acceptable). This is to minimize risk of drug-drug interactions and clarify etiology of future toxicities.

Participants who are receiving concurrent therapy with other investigational agents. This is to minimize risk of drug-drug interactions and clarify etiology of future toxicities.

Rapidly progressive, symptomatic, visceral spread of disease placing participant at risk of life- threatening complications in the short term. It is likely that these patients will not benefit from this regimen.

History of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency. Patients with this deficiency are prone to significant toxicity from capecitabine.

Trial design

Design model

Sequential

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Capecitabine

    Drug

    A fluoropyrimidine carbamate, tablet taken orally, per standard of care.

  • Elacestrant

    Drug

    A selective estrogen receptor degrader, tablet taken orally, per standard of care

Treatment groups

297 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups
Group A: Arm A: Capecitabine + ElacestrantExperimental treatment 2 interventions
Group B: Arm B: Capecitabine MonotherapyExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Optional switch after progression on Arm B Capecitabine monotherapy: Elacestrant MonotherapyExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Progression Free Survival (PFS) in ESR1 mutant population

PFS based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from study randomization to disease progression per RECIST 1.1 or death. Patients alive without disease progression are censored at the date of last disease evaluation.

Time frame
Tumor measurements are repeated every 3 cycles (each cycle is 21 days) for the first 9 cycles. After cycle 9 tumor measurements will be performed every 4 cycles.
2

Progression Free Survival (PFS) in intention to treat (ITT) population

PFS based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from study randomization to disease progression per RECIST 1.1 or death. Patients alive without disease progression are censored at the date of last disease evaluation.

Time frame
Tumor measurements are repeated every 3 cycles (each cycle is 21 days) for the first 9 cycles. After cycle 9 tumor measurements will be performed every 4 cycles.

Secondary outcomes

1

Overall Survival (OS) in ESR1 mutant population

Overall Survival (OS) based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from randomization to death due to any cause or censored at date last known alive.

Time frame
Follow up or other contact every 2 months for 24 months until time of second progression, then every 6 months for 5 years
2

Objective Response Rate in ESR1 mutant population

The objective response rate is defined as the rate of patients with a complete response or partial response, calculated using RECIST 1.1. The best overall response is the best response recorded from the start of treatment until disease progression/recurrence.

Time frame
Tumor measurements are repeated every 3 cycles (each cycle is 21 days) for the first 9 cycles. After cycle 9 tumor measurements will be performed every 4 cycles
3

Clinical benefit rate (CBR) in ESR1 mutant population

The clinical benefit rate is defined as the rate of patients with a complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) ≥24 weeks, calculated using RECIST 1.1.

Time frame
Tumor measurements are repeated every 3 cycles (each cycle is 21 days) for the first 9 cycles. After cycle 9 tumor measurements will be performed every 4 cycles
4

Second progression event (PFS2) in ESR1 mutant population

PFS2 based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from study randomization to second disease progression, according to RECIST 1.1, or death after first progression.

Time frame
Follow up or other contact every 2 months for a total of 24 months or until progressive disease

Other outcomes

1

Overall survival (OS) ESR1 mutation not detected population

Overall Survival (OS) based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from randomization to death due to any cause or censored at date last known alive.

Time frame
Follow up or other contact every 2 months for 24 months until time of second progression, then every 6 months for 5 years
2

Progression-free survival rate (PFS)

PFS based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from study randomization to disease progression per RECIST 1.1 or death. Patients alive without disease progression are censored at the date of last disease evaluation.

Time frame
Tumor measurements are repeated every 3 cycles (each cycle is 21 days) for the first 9 cycles. After cycle 9 tumor measurements will be performed every 4 cycles
3

Second progression event (PFS2)

PFS2 based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from study randomization to second disease progression, according to RECIST 1.1, or death after first progression.

Time frame
Follow up or other contact every 2 months for a total of 24 months or until progressive disease

Sponsors and contacts

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Kristina A. Fanucci

Lead sponsor

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Sponsor institution

Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.

Collaborator

Johns Hopkins University

Collaborator

Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium

Collaborator

Menarini Group

Collaborator

Gateway for Cancer Research

Collaborator

Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation

Collaborator