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NCT07310420 · TerSera Therapeutics LLC

A Trial to Evaluate Ovarian Suppression Following Subcutaneous ZOLADEX 10.8 mg in Premenopausal Women With HR+, HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer

What this study is about

The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate ovarian suppression following treatment with ZOLADEX 10.8 mg by luteinizing hormone (LH).

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The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate ovarian suppression following treatment with ZOLADEX 10.8 mg by luteinizing hormone (LH).

Who can participate

This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age and gender:
  • Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH) treatment-naïve: Female participants aged 18 to 55 years, inclusive.
  • GnRH treatment-exposed \<6 months: Female participants aged 18 to 55 years, inclusive, if GnRH treatment started within \<6 months of signing the informed consent.
  • Advanced or metastatic breast cancer: Histological confirmation of breast cancer with evidence of locally advanced or metastatic disease, which is not amenable to surgical resection or radiation therapy with curative intent per investigator's assessment.
  • HR+: Either estrogen receptor positive (ER+) or progesterone receptor positive (PR+) breast cancer, defined as 1% to 100% of tumor nuclei are positive for ER or PR via immunohistochemistry.
  • HER2-: Via American Society of Clinical Oncology, College of American Pathology (ASCO-CAP) guidelines.
  • Prior treatment:
  • Participants may have received prior radiotherapy.
  • Participants may have received or be receiving a cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor, a phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha-protein kinase B (PIK3CA-AKT) inhibitor, or bisphosphonates if initiated and at a stable dose for at least 2 weeks before trial enrollment.
  • GnRH treatment-naïve participants will have no history of GnRH agonist or other endocrine therapy in the advanced/metastatic setting.
  • GnRH treatment-exposed participants may have received a GnRH agonist or other endocrine therapy provided they had established premenopausal status prior to initiating GnRH agonist therapy, within 6 months prior to trial enrollment.
  • Chemotherapy History: a. A participant may have received adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer. i. Any participant who received prior adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy are eligible provided the criteria for premenopausal status. b. All chemotherapy-related toxicities must have recovered to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v6.0 ≤Grade 1 before trial participation, except for alopecia, peripheral neuropathy, or paresthesia (≤Grade 2).
  • Concurrent Medications:
  • Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors are permitted if initiated and tolerated without ongoing toxicity CTCAE v6.0 \>Grade 1 for at least 2 weeks before trial enrollment.
  • PIK3CA/AKT inhibitors are permitted if started at least 2 weeks before the trial and tolerated without ongoing toxicity CTCAE v6.0 \>Grade 1.
  • Concomitant use of bisphosphonates is permitted if initiated and tolerated without ongoing toxicity CTCAE v6.0 \>Grade 1 for at least 2 weeks before trial enrollment.
  • Concomitant use of endocrine therapy (eg, aromatase inhibitor, fulvestrant, or other FDA-approved selective estrogen receptor degraders \[SERDs\]) is permitted.
  • Informed consent: Able to understand and willing to provide informed consent and able to comply with the trial procedures and restrictions.
  • Contraceptive use: Female participants may be enrolled if they are:
  • Practicing true abstinence for at least 28 days prior to investigational product (IP) administration until 30 days after the last IP administration and having a negative serum pregnancy test at Screening and a negative urine pregnancy test at Day -1, OR
  • Using 2 forms of highly effective nonhormonal contraception, including 1 physical barrier (condom or diaphragm) plus another nonhormonal method (eg, intrauterine device, spermicidals) from Screening or at least 2 weeks prior to IP administration (whichever is earlier) until 30 days after the last IP administration and having a negative serum pregnancy test at Screening and a negative urine pregnancy test at Day -1.
  • Performance Status: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2.

Exclusion criteria

  • Postmenopausal: Naturally or surgically postmenopausal (regardless of age).
  • Body mass index (BMI): \<18 kg/m\^2 or \>35.0 kg/m\^2.
  • Prior surgical or radiation procedures: History of bilateral oophorectomy or prior radiotherapy to the ovaries.
  • Recent radiotherapy:
  • Radiotherapy for breast cancer within 4 weeks prior to trial enrollment.
  • All radiotherapy-related toxicities (except alopecia) must have recovered to CTCAE v6.0 ≤Grade 1 before trial enrollment.
  • Radiotherapy during trial: Planned radiotherapy during trial period.
  • Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) use during trial: Participants may not receive tamoxifen or other SERMs during the trial and must discontinue any SERMs prior to enrollment, other endocrine therapies (eg, aromatase inhibitor, fulvestrant, or other FDA-approved SERDs) are allowed.
  • Hypersensitivity: Known hypersensitivity, idiosyncratic, or allergic reactions to goserelin, GnRH, GnRH agonists/analogs, or any trial drug components.
  • Expected survival: Estimated life expectancy \<6 months from the start of trial therapy, based on the principal investigator's (PI) clinical judgment.
  • Performance status: ECOG performance status ≥3.
  • Life-threatening disease or metastasis: Presence of life-threatening metastatic visceral disease, defined as extensive hepatic involvement, symptomatic pulmonary lymphangitic spread, symptomatic pleural disease, or any symptomatic brain/leptomeningeal metastases (proven or suspected). Participants with asymptomatic or stable/treated brain metastases are eligible to enroll if neurologically stable and are receiving a stable or decreasing corticosteroid dose at the time of enrollment. Participants with discrete pulmonary parenchymal metastases are eligible if respiratory function is not compromised.
  • Hepatic function:
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≥2×upper limit of normal (ULN) if no liver metastases, or \>5×ULN with liver metastases.
  • Total bilirubin ≥1.5×ULN (≥2.5×ULN for Gilbert's syndrome).
  • Renal function: Creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≤30 mL/min as calculated by the Cockcroft-Gault formula.
  • Hematologic parameters:
  • Hemoglobin (Hgb) \<8.0 g/dL.
  • White blood cell (WBC) count \<3000/mm\^3.
  • Platelets \<100,000/mm\^3.
  • Other malignancies: Active malignancy within the past 3 years, except for adequately treated basal or squamous cell skin cancer or in situ cervical carcinoma.
  • Concurrent medical conditions: Presence of any severe, uncontrolled, or serious illness, medical condition (including psychiatric/addictive disorders), or clinical finding that could compromise trial adherence, as assessed by the investigator.
  • Investigational drug exposure: Exposure to any investigational drug or device within 30 days prior to trial enrollment.
  • Pregnancy: Participant has childbearing potential with a positive serum pregnancy test or positive urine pregnancy test at Screening or Day 1.
  • Breastfeeding: Participant is currently breastfeeding.
  • Contraceptive use: Sexually active with a male partner and not willing to use nonhormonal contraceptive methods throughout the trial. Exceptions: male partner is vasectomized (provided he is her sole sexual partner, and he has received medical assessment of the surgical success), participant has had bilateral salpingectomy or tubal occlusion hysterectomy.
  • Cardiac conditions:
  • Corrected QT interval (QTc) using Fridericia's correction (QTcF) \>450 ms at Screening.
  • Uncontrolled or symptomatic heart disease, including: i. New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV heart failure. ii. Myocardial infarction within the past 6 months. iii. Unstable angina or significant arrhythmias requiring intervention. c. Documented congenital QT syndrome.
  • Clinically relevant abnormal medical history or abnormal findings on physical examination, vital signs, echocardiogram (ECG), or laboratory tests at Screening that the investigator judges as likely to interfere with the objectives of the trial or the safety of the participant.
  • History of multiple and/or severe allergies to drugs or foods or a history of severe anaphylactic reaction.
  • History of alcohol abuse or drug addiction (including soft drugs like cannabis products) within the last 1 year prior to IP administration.
  • Major surgery within 30 days prior to IP dosing or a major surgical procedure planned during the trial.
  • Any other condition that precludes adequate understanding, cooperation, and compliance with trial procedures or any condition that could pose a risk to the participant's safety, as per the investigator's judgment.

Where

  • Hot Springs, Arkansas
  • Washington D.C., District of Columbia
  • Ocoee, Florida
  • Savannah, Georgia
  • Lisle, Illinois
  • Skokie, Illinois
  • Royal Oak, Michigan
  • Farmington, New Mexico
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Sayre, Pennsylvania
  • Houston, Texas

Frequently asked questions

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.

Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.

Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.

Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?

When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.

Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

How long does a clinical trial last?

Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.

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  • Close monitoring by medical professionals
  • Possible compensation for time and travel*
  • The option to withdraw at any time
  • Contributing to medical research that may help future patients

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  • You can withdraw at any time

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Important Clinical Trial Information

This information is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Clinical trial participation involves potential risks and benefits. Eligibility requirements apply and will be assessed during the screening process.

Study identifier: NCT07310420. For complete study details, visit ClinicalTrials.gov. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making decisions about your medical care or participating in clinical research.