46 Participants Needed

BYL719 + Letrozole for Breast Cancer

Recruiting at 1 trial location
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Phase 1
Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Must be taking: Letrozole
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of the PI3K inhibitor BYL719 when given together with letrozole in treating patients with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer. The PI3K inhibitor BYL719 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the proteins needed for cell growth. Hormone therapy using letrozole may fight breast cancer by blocking the use of estrogen by the tumor cells. Giving the PI3K inhibitor BYL719 together with letrozole may kill more tumor cells

Research Team

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Ingrid A Mayer, MD

Principal Investigator

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for post-menopausal women with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer. Participants must have had prior endocrine therapy, be able to swallow pills, and have a life expectancy of at least 6 months. They need proper organ function and no severe heart conditions or uncontrolled illnesses.

Inclusion Criteria

Life expectancy ≥ 6 months
Patients must provide informed written consent
ANC >/= 1,500/mm3
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Exclusion Criteria

ST depression or elevation of ≥ 1.5 mm in 2 or more leads
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) < 50%
I had radiation therapy more than 2 weeks ago and have recovered from its side effects.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive BYL719 and letrozole orally once daily. Courses repeat every 4 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

8 weeks
Weekly monitoring for dose-limiting toxicities

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks
1 visit (in-person)

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • BYL719
  • Letrozole
Trial Overview The study is testing the combination of BYL719 (a PI3K inhibitor) and letrozole to see if they are more effective together in stopping tumor growth compared to standard treatments. The trial will also determine the safest doses of BYL719 when used with letrozole.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (PI3K inhibitor BYL719, letrozole)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Patients receive PI3K inhibitor BYL719 PO QD and letrozole PO QD. Courses repeat every 4 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
221
Recruited
64,400+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+