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ER-Positive Breast Cancer Clinical Trial in Houston, TX

Access cutting-edge er-positive breast cancer treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Houston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Houston

    Convenient for TX residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Houston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This ER-Positive Breast Cancer Study in Houston

The study will investigate if CDK4/6 inhibitor holiday will reset the cell cycle process to respond to the combination of fulvestrant and abemaciclib, and this approach may represent an effective therapeutic strategy to manage such patients.

Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Male or Female \>18 years of age on the day of informed consent signing.
Progression on a CDK4/6 inhibitor in combination with an AI immediately prior to the enrollment on this study
Histologically confirmed ER-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. ER-positive is defined as ≥1% immunohistochemical (IHC) staining of any intensity. HER2 test result is negative if a single test (or both tests) performed show:
IHC 1+ or 0
In situ hybridization negative based on:
Single-probe average HER2 copy number \<4.0 signals/cell
Dual-probe HER2/CEP17 ratio \<2.0 with an average HER2 copy number \<4.0 signals/cell.
Measurable disease according to the RECIST 1.1 or bone-only disease.
Postmenopausal status or receiving ovarian ablation with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. Postmenopausal status is defined by any one of the following criteria:
Prior bilateral oophorectomy
Age ≥55 years
Age \<55 years and amenorrheic for at least 12 months (spontaneous cessation of menses for 12 consecutive months or more in the absence of chemotherapy, tamoxifen, toremifene, or ovarian suppression) and follicle-stimulating hormone and estradiol levels in the postmenopausal range without an alternative cause If the patient does not meet criteria for postmenopausal status but is receiving ovarian ablation therapy with a GnRH agonist, the patient is eligible for this trial, provided that the GnRH agonist is started at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of trial treatment.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 or 1.
Life expectancy ≥6 months.
Patients who received chemotherapy must have recovered (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events \[CTCAE\] Grade ≤1) from the acute effects of chemotherapy except for residual alopecia or Grade 2 peripheral neuropathy prior to randomization. A washout period of at least 21 days is required between last chemotherapy dose and randomization (provided the patient did not receive radiotherapy). Patients who received radiotherapy must have completed and fully recovered from the acute effects of radiotherapy. A washout period of at least 21 days is required between end of radiotherapy and randomization.
Adequate organ function:
Absolute neutrophil count ≥1500/µL (without granulocyte colony stimulating factor support within 2 weeks of laboratory test used to determine eligibility)
Platelets ≥100,000/µL (without transfusion within 2 weeks of laboratory test used to determine eligibility)
Hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL (without blood transfusion)
White blood cell count \>2,500/µL and \<15,000/µL
Lymphocyte count ≥500/µL
Serum bilirubin ≤1.5x upper limit of normal (ULN; patients with known Gilbert's disease who have serum bilirubin level ≤3 x ULN may be enrolled)
Serum transaminases (aspartate transaminase \[AST\] or alanine transaminase \[ALT\]) activity ≤3.0 x ULN with normal alkaline phosphatase (\[ALP\]; patients with liver metastases ≤5 x ULN) OR AST and ALT ≤1.5 x ULN with ALP \>2.5 x ULN
International normalized ratio and activated partial thromboplastin time ≤1.5 x ULN
Serum creatinine at or below the institutional normal value.
Able to swallow oral medication.
Patients who are made postmenopausal through use of GNRH agonists must be willing to use an adequate method of contraception for the course of the trial through 1 year after the last dose of trial treatment.
Patients who are made postmenopausal through use of GNRH agonists should have a negative serum pregnancy (β-human chorionic gonadotropin) within 7 days prior to trial treatment administration.
Willing and able to provide written informed consent/assent for the trial.

Exclusion Criteria

Currently participating and receiving study therapy or has participated in a study of an investigational agent and received study therapy or used an investigational device within 3 weeks of trial treatment administration.
Prior chemotherapy, targeted small molecule therapy, or radiation therapy within 2 weeks prior to trial treatment administration or who has not recovered (i.e., ≤ Grade 1 or at baseline) from AEs due to a previously administered agent. Note: If the patient received major surgery, she must have recovered adequately from the toxicity and/or complications from the intervention prior to starting the trial treatment.
The patient has had major surgery within 14 days prior to starting the study.
Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or requires active treatment. Exceptions include basal cell carcinoma of the skin or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin that has undergone potentially curative therapy or in situ cervical cancer.
The patient has serious and/or uncontrolled preexisting medical condition(s) that, in the judgment of the investigator, would preclude participation in this study (for example, interstitial lung disease, severe dyspnea at rest or requiring oxygen therapy, severe renal impairment \[e.g. estimated creatinine clearance \<30ml/min\], history of major surgical resection involving the stomach or small bowel, or preexisting Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis or a preexisting chronic condition resulting in baseline Grade 2 or higher diarrhea).
History or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the trial, interfere with the patient's participation for the full duration of the trial, or is not in the best interest of the patient to participate, in the opinion of the treating investigator.
Known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
Concurrent use of strong cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A inhibitors or inducers.
Hypersensitivity to fulvestrant, abemaciclib, or any of their excipients.
Manifestations of malabsorption due to prior gastrointestinal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery disease, or an unknown reason.
Has a bleeding disorder or currently taking anticoagulants.
Has active hepatitis B (detectable hepatitis B surface antigen) or active hepatitis C infection (detectable hepatitis C RNA).
Has active systemic bacterial infection (requiring intravenous \[IV\] antibiotics at time of initiating study treatment), fungal infection, or detectable viral infection (such as known human immunodeficiency virus positivity or with known active hepatitis B or C \[for example, hepatitis B surface antigen positive\]. Screening is not required for enrollment.
Has a personal history of any of the following conditions: syncope of cardiovascular etiology, ventricular arrhythmia of pathological origin (including, but not limited to, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation), or sudden cardiac arrest.
Documented brain metastases that are untreated, symptomatic, or require therapy to control symptoms. Patients with previously diagnosed brain metastases are eligible if they have completed treatment at least one month prior to trial treatment administration, are neurologically stable, and have recovered from effects of radiotherapy or surgery.
Any corticosteroid use for brain metastases must have been discontinued without the subsequent appearance of symptoms for ≥2 weeks before trial treatment administration.
Treatment for brain metastases may have included whole brain radiotherapy, radiosurgery, or a combination as was deemed appropriate by the treating physician.
Patients who meet the above criteria and are clinically stable on anticonvulsant medication are eligible only if their anticonvulsant does not alter hepatic CYP activity in a way that might interfere with the metabolism of abemaciclib.
Have received any live vaccination within 28 days of trial treatment administration.
History within the last 12 months of any of the following conditions: syncope of cardiovascular etiology, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, or sudden cardiac arrest.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Houston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05305924) has an active research site in Houston, TX that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

ER-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment Options in Houston, TX

If you're searching for er-positive breast cancer treatment options in Houston, TX, this clinical trial (NCT05305924) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Houston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced er-positive breast cancer specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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