Recruiting PHASE2 Metastatic Breast Cancer

New treatment option for Metastatic Breast Cancer

Official title STUDY02001740;22SCH740: Estradiol For ER+ Advanced Breast Cancer (ESTHER)

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05716516

What this study is testing

What is Estradiol?

Estradiol is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for metastatic breast cancer.

Also referred to as Estrace.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
Determine whether subjects harboring ESR1-mutant/amplified breast cancer have a higher rate of clinical benefit from 17b-estradiol therapy than subjects with ESR1-wild-type breast cancer
  • Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older, women only

You may be able to join if

  • Post-menopausal women with ER+ breast cancer.
  • Metastatic or locoregional recurrence not amenable to treatment with curative
  • intent.
  • Received ≥1 prior line of endocrine-based therapy (e.g., including tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, fulvestrant, or combinations) in the...

You likely can't join if

  • During the study Treatment Phase with 17b-estradiol, no concurrent anti-cancer therapies are allowed with the following exceptions:
  • Exception: Trastuzumab is allowed for the treatment of people with a history of HER2+ disease, and will be used at the physician's discretion.
  • Exception: Anti-resorptive bone therapies (e.g., bisphosphonates, denosumab) are permitted.
  • Any investigational cancer therapy in the last 3 weeks.
  • Known CNS disease, unless clinically stable for ≥ 3 months.
  • History of any of the following:
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Post-menopausal women with ER+ breast cancer.
  • Metastatic or locoregional recurrence not amenable to treatment with curative
  • intent.
  • Received ≥1 prior line of endocrine-based therapy (e.g., including tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, fulvestrant, or combinations) in the advanced/metastatic setting
What rules you out
  • During the study Treatment Phase with 17b-estradiol, no concurrent anti-cancer therapies are allowed with the following exceptions:
  • Exception: Trastuzumab is allowed for the treatment of people with a history of HER2+ disease, and will be used at the physician's discretion.
  • Exception: Anti-resorptive bone therapies (e.g., bisphosphonates, denosumab) are permitted.
  • Any investigational cancer therapy in the last 3 weeks.
  • Known CNS disease, unless clinically stable for ≥ 3 months.
  • History of any of the following:
  • Deep venous thrombosis.
  • Pulmonary embolism.
  • Stroke.
  • Acute myocardial infarction.
  • Congestive heart failure.
  • Previous malignancy not treated with curative intent, or with an estimated recurrence risk ≥30%.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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