Giredestrant for Endometrial Cancer
(EndomERA Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests the effectiveness and safety of a new treatment called giredestrant for individuals with Grade 1 endometrioid endometrial cancer. Researchers aim to evaluate how well this treatment works on its own and how it moves through the body. The study seeks participants who have not yet received cancer treatment and have a tumor that hasn't spread deeply or outside the uterus. Participants should be prepared to take oral medication and commit to six cycles of treatment. As a Phase 2 trial, the research focuses on measuring the treatment's effectiveness in an initial, smaller group, offering participants the opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in cancer treatment.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial requires that you have not received any treatment for cancer, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or endocrine therapy, within 28 days before starting the study. Additionally, you should not take strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers within 14 days before the study. If you are on these medications, you may need to stop them before participating.
Is there any evidence suggesting that giredestrant is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that giredestrant appears safe for patients. In one study, a patient with recurring, spreading endometrial cancer remained healthy and maintained a good quality of life for about 57 months while taking giredestrant. This suggests the treatment is easy to tolerate over a long period.
Additionally, studies examining giredestrant combined with other drugs, like everolimus, found it helped slow disease progression. These studies not only assess its effectiveness but also provide important safety information, indicating that side effects are manageable.
This treatment is currently in a Phase 2 trial, which is crucial for understanding its safety and effectiveness in a larger group. While more information is needed, results so far suggest that giredestrant is generally well-tolerated in humans.12345Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?
Researchers are excited about Giredestrant for endometrial cancer because it represents a novel approach compared to standard treatments like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Giredestrant is unique as it works by selectively targeting and modulating estrogen receptors, which are often involved in the growth of endometrial cancer cells. Unlike traditional treatments that may affect both cancerous and healthy cells, Giredestrant offers a more targeted mechanism of action, potentially leading to fewer side effects and better outcomes. This precision in targeting cancer cells is what makes Giredestrant a promising option and a source of enthusiasm in the medical community.
What evidence suggests that giredestrant might be an effective treatment for endometrial cancer?
Research has shown that giredestrant may help treat certain cancers. In studies on ER-positive advanced breast cancer, giredestrant significantly improved progression-free survival, allowing patients to live longer without their cancer worsening. This drug blocks estrogen receptors, which can slow or stop the growth of some cancer cells. While evidence for its use in endometrial cancer is still developing, the success in breast cancer offers hope for its potential effectiveness. This ongoing study will determine its specific effectiveness for endometrial cancer, as participants in this trial will receive giredestrant.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Clinical Trials
Principal Investigator
Hoffmann-La Roche
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with Grade 1 endometrioid endometrial cancer who haven't had prior treatment and are willing to undergo six cycles of Giredestrant therapy. Participants should have a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks, be able to take oral medications, and have no evidence of deep tumor invasion or disease outside the uterus. Women must agree to avoid pregnancy during the study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive giredestrant monotherapy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Giredestrant
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Hoffmann-La Roche
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Levi Garraway
Hoffmann-La Roche
Chief Medical Officer since 2019
MD from the University of Basel
Dr. Thomas Schinecker
Hoffmann-La Roche
Chief Executive Officer since 2023
PhD in Molecular Biology from New York University