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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor

Neratinib + Ruxolitinib for Breast Cancer

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Joyce A O'Shaughnessy, MD
Research Sponsored by Baylor Research Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
TNBC defined as ER-negative tumors with ≤10% tumor nuclei immunoreactivity, or 'ER Low Positive' as defined by the updated ASCO/CAP guidelines 2020
History of brain metastasis with specific criteria met
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 18 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if two drugs together can help treat metastatic triple negative breast cancer after chemotherapy.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women over 18 with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) previously treated with specific chemotherapies. Participants must have adequate organ function and cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding. They should not have had more than four prior chemotherapy regimens, though exceptions may apply based on physician discretion.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests the combination of two oral medications, ruxolitinib and neratinib, in patients with mTNBC who've had previous chemotherapy. It aims to determine the safety and effectiveness of this treatment regimen for those experiencing a recurrence of their cancer.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects from ruxolitinib include anemia, low platelet count, dizziness, headache, and increased risk of infection. Neratinib can cause diarrhea, liver enzyme elevation, rash, nausea and vomiting.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My breast cancer is triple-negative or has very low estrogen receptors.
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I have had brain metastasis but meet specific health criteria.
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My kidney function is within the required range.
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My liver is functioning within the required limits.
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I am a woman aged 18 or older.
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I am fully active or have some restrictions but can still care for myself.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~18 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 18 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Objective Response Rate
Secondary outcome measures
Duration of Response
Other outcome measures
Genetic Evaluation

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: neratinib + ruxolitinibExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
There is only one arm
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ruxolitinib Oral Tablet
2016
Completed Phase 2
~160

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Baylor Research InstituteLead Sponsor
200 Previous Clinical Trials
203,401 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Breast Cancer
230 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Joyce A O'Shaughnessy, MDPrincipal InvestigatorBaylor Scott and White Research Institute
4 Previous Clinical Trials
3,184 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Breast Cancer
3,000 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

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How can someone avail themselves of this clinical exploration?

"This research is no longer enrolling participants as per the clinicaltrials.gov website; it was initially posted on November 1st 2023 and last edited August 22nd 2023. However, there are currently 2717 other medical trials that require patients' participation."

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~13 spots leftby Jun 2025