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Hormone Therapy

Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab + Fulvestrant for Breast Cancer

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Sherry Shen, MD
Research Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients diagnosed with ER+ (ER >1%), HER2- breast cancer as per American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelines
Have not received more than 2 lines of chemotherapy in the metastatic setting
Must not have
Has an inability to swallow capsules
Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial tests a new drug combo to treat breast cancer with fewer side effects.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer who have stable brain metastases, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have had no more than two chemotherapy treatments in the metastatic setting. They must agree to contraception if applicable and have adequate organ function. People can't join if they've used certain immune therapies, VEGF inhibitors like lenvatinib before, or had recent vaccines or other cancer treatments.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a combination of three drugs: Lenvatinib, Pembrolizumab, and Fulvestrant for safety and effectiveness in treating ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. It aims to find out if this drug mix causes only mild side effects while being an effective treatment option.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include high blood pressure controlled by medication; protein in urine; difficulty swallowing pills; active infections requiring antibiotics; gastrointestinal issues affecting drug absorption; significant bleeding or cardiovascular problems within the past year.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My breast cancer is ER+ and HER2- according to ASCO/CAP guidelines.
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I have had 2 or fewer chemotherapy treatments for my cancer after it spread.
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I am 18 or older with advanced breast cancer that cannot be surgically removed.
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My blood pressure is ≤150/90 mm Hg and stable on my current medications.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I cannot swallow pills.
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I have received an organ or tissue transplant from another person.
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My heart's pumping ability is below normal.
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I have not had major surgery in the last 3 weeks.
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I have previously been treated with lenvatinib or similar drugs.
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I have been treated with specific immune therapy drugs before.
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I have a serious blood vessel condition.
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I have or had lung inflammation that needed steroids.
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My scans show my tumor is affecting major blood vessels or has hollow areas.
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I have active brain metastases or cancer in the lining of my brain.
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I have been treated for an autoimmune disease in the last 2 years.
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I have been diagnosed with HIV.
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I have an immune system disorder or am on long-term steroids.
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I have a severe fistula.
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I am currently taking antibiotics for an infection.
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I have a condition that affects how my body absorbs medication.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
The number of adverse events and dose-limiting toxicities to find the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D)
Secondary outcome measures
Overall response rate (ORR)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Lenvatinib, Pembrolizumab, and FulvestrantExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
This is an open-label phase Ib/II trial of lenvatinib (20mg orally PO daily) plus pembrolizumab (400mg IV Q6W) plus fulvestrant (500mg IM Q4W) in patients with unresectable, locally advanced/metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Fulvestrant
2011
Completed Phase 3
~3810
Lenvatinib
2020
Completed Phase 4
~2650

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
1,944 Previous Clinical Trials
589,708 Total Patients Enrolled
204 Trials studying Breast Cancer
81,556 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCIndustry Sponsor
3,919 Previous Clinical Trials
5,068,220 Total Patients Enrolled
59 Trials studying Breast Cancer
7,406 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Sherry Shen, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
~29 spots leftby Nov 2026