NCT06525766 · Mayo Clinic
Adaptive Therapy With Capecitabine for Treatment of Metastatic ER Positive, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer
What this study is about
This phase II trial evaluates the effect of capecitabine on tumor response using imaging and tumor markers to adjust dose (adaptive therapy) in patients with estrogen receptor (ER) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer that has spread from where it first started to other areas in the body (metastatic). Capecitabine is in a class of medications called antimetabolites.
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This phase II trial evaluates the effect of capecitabine on tumor response using imaging and tumor markers to adjust dose (adaptive therapy) in patients with estrogen receptor (ER) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer that has spread from where it first started to other areas in the body (metastatic). Capecitabine is in a class of medications called antimetabolites. It is taken up by tumor cells and breaks down into fluorouracil, a substance that kills tumor cells. Adaptive therapy with capecitabine based on tumor burden response may slow or stop the growth of tumor cells in patients with metastatic ER positive, HER2 negative breast cancer.
Interventions
PROCEDURE
Biospecimen Collection
Undergo blood sample collection
PROCEDURE
Bone Scan
Undergo bone scan
DRUG
Capecitabine
Given PO
PROCEDURE
Computed Tomography
Undergo CT
PROCEDURE
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Undergo MRI
OTHER
Questionnaire Administration
Ancillary studies
Primary outcome measures
Ability to achieve adaptive therapy (AT)
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Will be assessed by the proportion of patients (%) who are able to receive 2 or more cycles of AT with capecitabine divided by the total number of patients who have entered the AT phase of treatment (have stable or responsive disease).
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 ≥ 18 years
- Histological confirmation of estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), HER2-negative overexpression or amplification negative as per American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelines, metastatic breast cancer
- Measurable disease. Bone only disease allowed if associated with soft tissue component that is measurable by Response Evaluation Criteria is Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 criteria
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0, 1 or 2
- Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to registration), no transfusions allowed ≤ 14 days prior to registration
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1500/mm\^3 (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to registration)
- Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm\^3 (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to registration)
- Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to registration)
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3 x ULN (≤ 5 x ULN for patients with liver involvement) (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to registration)
- Prothrombin time (PT)/international normalized ratio (INR)/activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤ 1.5 x ULN OR if patient is receiving anticoagulant therapy and INR or aPTT is within target range of therapy (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to registration)
- Calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 45 ml/min using the Cockcroft-Gault formula (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to registration)
- Negative serum or urine pregnancy test done ≤ 7 days prior to registration, for persons of childbearing potential only. NOTE: If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required
- Provide written informed consent
- Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance
- Willingness to provide mandatory blood specimens for correlative research
- Ability to undergo re-staging CT scans as required by the protocol
- Willing to return to enrolling institution at the specified frequency for follow-up (during the active monitoring phase of the study)
Exclusion criteria
- Prior chemotherapy or use of antibody drug conjugate in the metastatic setting
- Any of the following, because this study involves an agent that has known genotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects:
- Pregnant persons
- Nursing persons
- Persons of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception
- Any of the following prior therapies:
- Major surgery ≤ 3 weeks prior to registration
- Radiation therapy ≤ 2 weeks prior to registration
- Evidence of visceral crisis or impending cord compression
- Evidence of uncontrolled brain metastasis requiring whole brain irradiation or intervention
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to:
- ongoing or active infection
- symptomatic congestive heart failure
- unstable angina pectoris
- uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia
- chronic oxygen dependence
- respiratory failure
- or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
- Receiving any other investigational agent which would be considered as a treatment for the primary neoplasm
- Other active malignancy ≤ 3 years prior to registration. EXCEPTIONS: Non-melanotic skin cancer or carcinoma-in-situ of the cervix
- If there is a history of prior malignancy, they must not be receiving other cancer specific treatment. Except for antiestrogen treatment (aromatase inhibitors or selective estrogen modulators) for their cancer are permitted if they meet other eligibility criteria. Denosumab and zoledronic acid, are permitted as established adjunct therapies per guidelines
- History of myocardial infarction ≤ 6 months prior to registration, or congestive heart failure requiring use of ongoing maintenance therapy for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias
- Patients known to have certain homozygous or compound heterozygous dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPYD) variants that result in complete absence of deoxypyridinoline (DPD) activity
- History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to fluorouracil or capecitabine
Where
- Scottsdale, Arizona
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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.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced May 11, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations