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Aromatase Inhibitor

Ribociclib + Aromatase Inhibitor for Breast Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Mina Sedrak, MD
Research Sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 3.5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial looks at the side effects and effectiveness of two drugs for treating hormone receptor positive breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people aged 70 or older with hormone receptor positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. They must be able to swallow pills, have certain blood and organ function levels within normal ranges, and can't have had more than one chemotherapy treatment for metastatic disease. Those with severe medical conditions or recent major surgery aren't eligible.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness and side effects of ribociclib combined with an aromatase inhibitor in older patients. It aims to see if these drugs can stop cancer growth by blocking enzymes needed for cell growth. Participants will also undergo various tests like questionnaires and lab biomarker analysis.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include nausea, fatigue, low blood counts leading to increased infection risk or bleeding problems, liver issues, heart rhythm changes (QT prolongation), high blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea and other digestive system problems.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 3.5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 3.5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of Participants With Grade 2 and Above Toxicities Attributed to Ribociclib
Secondary outcome measures
Clinical Benefit Rate as Determined by RECIST
Number of Participants With Dose Delays
Number of Participants With Dose Discontinuations
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (ribociclib, aromatase inhibitor)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions
Participants receive ribociclib orally PO QD on days 1-21 and aromatase inhibitor per treating investigator's discretion. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ribociclib
2018
Completed Phase 3
~2330
Aromatase Inhibitor
2012
Completed Phase 4
~910

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,657 Previous Clinical Trials
40,933,665 Total Patients Enrolled
940 Trials studying Breast Cancer
1,543,360 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
City of Hope Medical CenterLead Sponsor
565 Previous Clinical Trials
1,921,458 Total Patients Enrolled
43 Trials studying Breast Cancer
6,649 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Mina Sedrak, MDPrincipal InvestigatorCity of Hope Medical Center
5 Previous Clinical Trials
99,382 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Breast Cancer
740 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer

Media Library

Aromatase Inhibitor (Aromatase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03477396 — Phase 2
Breast Cancer Research Study Groups: Treatment (ribociclib, aromatase inhibitor)
Breast Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Aromatase Inhibitor Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03477396 — Phase 2
Aromatase Inhibitor (Aromatase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03477396 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does Ribociclib have a high potential for patient harm?

"While there is some evidence of Ribociclib's safety, it has not been proven effective yet and thus received a score of 2."

Answered by AI

In how many different medical centers is this research being conducted today?

"Currently, there are 9 active recruitment sites for this study. These include City of Hope Corona in Corona, City of Hope Mission Hills in Mission Hills, and City of Hope Rancho Cucamonga in Rancho Cucamonga. There are also 6 other locations."

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Are there any other investigations that have included Ribociclib?

"NIH Clinical Center first began studying ribociclib in 1996 and, to date, 946 clinical trials have completed. Out of these 105 trials are active with many taking place in Corona, New york."

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Are we currently enrolling patients in this study?

"This clinical trial is not recruiting at the moment. The listing was first posted on June 14th, 2018 and updated for the last time on May 16th, 2022. There are 2373 other trials involving receptors and progesterone currently enrolling patients as well as 105 Ribociclib trials with active participant searches."

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How many people have been recruited for this experiment?

"Unfortunately, this trial is no longer looking for patients that meet the criteria. The listing was first posted on 6/14/2018, with the most recent update being on 5/16/2022. However, there are 2373 and 105 other trials actively searching for patients right now who have receptors, progesterone and Ribociclib respectively."

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What are some popular applications for Ribociclib?

"While it is most commonly used as a treatment for advanced androgen dependent prostate cancer, ribociclib can also help patients who are experiencing no menstrual period in previous 6 months, hypoestrogenism, or vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause."

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~0 spots leftby Apr 2025