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Randomized Phase II Trial of Letrozole With or Without Dasatinib as First and Second-line Treatment for Hormone Receptor-positive, HER2-negative Post-menopausal Breast Cancer That is Unresectable, Locally Recurrent or Metastatic

A Phase 2 interventional study of Dasatinib and Letrozole in Metastatic Breast Cancer, sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Completed at 27 sites in United States. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-06-13.

Sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
120
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to find out what effect the combination of letrozole (brand name: Femara) and dasatinib (brand name: Sprycel) has on metastatic breast cancer compared to letrozole alone

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Conditions studied

  • Metastatic Breast Cancer

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In context

Breast Neoplasms

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Lead sponsor

Bristol-Myers Squibb is the lead sponsor of 1,538 studies on the registry; 116 are open to participants now.

Of its 429 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 223 (52%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Has histologic or cytologic diagnosis of breast cancer; evidence of unresectable locally recurrent or metastatic disease
  • Has measurable or evaluable-only disease
  • Is female, ≥18 yrs of age, post menopausal or surgically sterile
  • HER2 negative, HR+, ER+ and/or PgR+ breast cancer
  • 0-1 prior chemotherapy regimen for metastatic disease.
  • Prior adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy completed at least 1 month prior
  • Prior tamoxifen therapy is allowed
  • No AI therapy for >1 year without recurrence

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Prior hormonal therapy for metastatic or locally recurrent disease
  • >1 chemotherapy regimen for metastatic disease
  • Pleural or pericardial effusion
  • Serious cardiac condition
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
120 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    A1

    Drug: Dasatinib · Drug: Letrozole

  • Active comparator
    A2

    Drug: Letrozole

Interventions

  • DrugDasatinib

    Tablets, Oral, 100 mg once daily, up to 2 years

    Also known as: Sprycel, BMS-354825

  • DrugLetrozole

    Tablets, Oral, 2.5 mg, once daily, up to 2 years

    Also known as: Femara

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Clinical Benefit (CBR) and Number of Participants With CBR Having a Disease Free Interval (DFI) Greater Than 2 Years - Evaluable Population

    CBR=participants with complete response (CR) + participants with partial response (PR) + participants with stable disease (SD) for a length of time greater than, equal to 6 months. CR= Disappearance of all target lesions. No new lesions. PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum LD. SD= Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease (PD) taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started. Physical examination,radiological assessment, and bone scans (if applicable) were used to assess outcome.

    Time frame: First dose of study drug to last dose plus 7 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Complete Response, Partial Response, Stable Disease, and Disease Progression

    CR= Disappearance of all target lesions. No new lesions. PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum LD. SD= Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease (PD) taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started. Progression (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of LD of target lesions taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions.

    Time frame: First dose of study drug to last dose plus 7 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)

  2. Median Progression Free Survival (PFS) - Intent to Treat (ITT) Population

    PFS was measured in months. Progression=At least a 20% increase in the sum of LD of target lesions taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. Study initiated 2008 and completed 2014.

    Time frame: Day 1 to Study Completion (approximately 6 years)

  3. Percentage of Participants Best Overall Response After Change From Letrozole to Letrozole Plus Dasatinib

    Participants in single-agent letrozole treatment arm who developed progressive disease, could continue letrozole, and add dasatinib to their treatment regimen. CBR=participants with CR + participants with partial response (PR) + participants with SD for a length of time ≥6 months divided by the total number of participants (%). CR= Disappearance of all target lesions. No new lesions. PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum LD. SD= Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease (PD) taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started. PD=At least a 20% increase in the sum of LD of target lesions taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions.

    Time frame: First dose of study drug to last dose plus 7 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)

  4. Percentage of Participants With PFS At 6 Months and At 12 Months - ITT Population

    Progression=At least a 20% increase in the sum of LD of target lesions taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. ITT population: from time of first enrollment to first PD for all ITT participants.

    Time frame: At 6 months and at 12 months

  5. Median Time to Treatment Failure (TTF) - ITT Population

    Time to TTF was measured in months. The number of participants with events (PD or off treatment due to any reason) was evaluated. The first PD was defined as the event for cross over participants in the single- agent letrozole treatment arm to add dasatinib to their regimen.

    Time frame: First dose of study drug to last dose plus 7 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)

  6. Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and Deaths

    AE=any new unfavorable symptom, sign, or disease or worsening of a preexisting condition that may not have a causal relationship with treatment. SAE=a medical event that at any dose results in death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or drug dependency/abuse; is life-threatening, an important medical event, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or requires or prolongs hospitalization.

    Time frame: First dose of study drug to last dose plus 30 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)

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Results

Posted May 11, 2016

Participant flow

Study started October 2008 and completed June 2014; 23 participants chose to remain on active treatment after the study completed.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneDasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozole
Started5763
Completed00
Not completed5763
Withdrew: Continuing active treatment1013
Withdrew: Adverse event106
Withdrew: Patient request37
Withdrew: Investigator request14
Withdrew: Sponsor request01
Withdrew: Disease progression3230
Withdrew: Non-specified12

Outcome measures

PrimaryNumber of Participants With Clinical Benefit (CBR) and Number of Participants With CBR Having a Disease Free Interval (DFI) Greater Than 2 Years - Evaluable Population

CBR=participants with complete response (CR) + participants with partial response (PR) + participants with stable disease (SD) for a length of time greater than, equal to 6 months. CR= Disappearance of all target lesions. No new lesions. PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum LD. SD= Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease (PD) taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started. Physical examination,radiological assessment, and bone scans (if applicable) were used to assess outcome.

Time frame:
First dose of study drug to last dose plus 7 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)
Reported as:
Number · participants
Number of Participants With Clinical Benefit (CBR) and Number of Participants With CBR Having a Disease Free Interval (DFI) Greater Than 2 Years - Evaluable Population
participantsDasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozole
CBR (CR+PR+SD)4040
CBR, DFI <= 2 Years2020
CBR, DFI > 2 Years2020
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Complete Response, Partial Response, Stable Disease, and Disease Progression

CR= Disappearance of all target lesions. No new lesions. PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum LD. SD= Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease (PD) taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started. Progression (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of LD of target lesions taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions.

Time frame:
First dose of study drug to last dose plus 7 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)
Reported as:
Number · participants
Number of Participants With Complete Response, Partial Response, Stable Disease, and Disease Progression
participantsDasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozole
CR10
PR1215
SD3230
SD >=6 months2725
PD716
Not Evaluable40
SecondaryMedian Progression Free Survival (PFS) - Intent to Treat (ITT) Population

PFS was measured in months. Progression=At least a 20% increase in the sum of LD of target lesions taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. Study initiated 2008 and completed 2014.

Time frame:
Day 1 to Study Completion (approximately 6 years)
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Progression Free Survival (PFS) - Intent to Treat (ITT) Population
monthsDasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozole
Median Progression Free Survival (PFS) - Intent to Treat (ITT) Population20.1 (10.7 to 28.4)9.9 (7.4 to 19.8)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Best Overall Response After Change From Letrozole to Letrozole Plus Dasatinib

Participants in single-agent letrozole treatment arm who developed progressive disease, could continue letrozole, and add dasatinib to their treatment regimen. CBR=participants with CR + participants with partial response (PR) + participants with SD for a length of time ≥6 months divided by the total number of participants (%). CR= Disappearance of all target lesions. No new lesions. PR= At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum LD. SD= Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease (PD) taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started. PD=At least a 20% increase in the sum of LD of target lesions taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions.

Time frame:
First dose of study drug to last dose plus 7 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Best Overall Response After Change From Letrozole to Letrozole Plus Dasatinib
percentage of participantsCrossed Over From Letrozole to Letrozole + Dasatinib
Best Response of SD34.3 (19.1 to 52.2)
Best Response of SD ≥6 months22.9 (10.4 to 40.1)
Best Response of CBR22.9 (10.4 to 40.1)
Best Response of PD20.0 (8.4 to 36.9)
Best Response Not Available2.9 (0.1 to 14.9)
Best Response Not Evaluable2.9 (0.1 to 14.9)
Best Response Pending40.0 (23.9 to 57.9)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With PFS At 6 Months and At 12 Months - ITT Population

Progression=At least a 20% increase in the sum of LD of target lesions taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. ITT population: from time of first enrollment to first PD for all ITT participants.

Time frame:
At 6 months and at 12 months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With PFS At 6 Months and At 12 Months - ITT Population
percentage of participantsDasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozole
6 Month (n=39, 39)77.2 (63.3 to 86.4)66.2 (53.0 to 76.5)
12 Month (n=29, 20)64.6 (49.8 to 76.1)42.9 (29.77 to 55.5)
SecondaryMedian Time to Treatment Failure (TTF) - ITT Population

Time to TTF was measured in months. The number of participants with events (PD or off treatment due to any reason) was evaluated. The first PD was defined as the event for cross over participants in the single- agent letrozole treatment arm to add dasatinib to their regimen.

Time frame:
First dose of study drug to last dose plus 7 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)
Reported as:
Median · Months
Median Time to Treatment Failure (TTF) - ITT Population
MonthsDasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozole
Median Time to Treatment Failure (TTF) - ITT Population10.2 (5.8 to 18.5)9.2 (5.5 to 11.1)
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and Deaths

AE=any new unfavorable symptom, sign, or disease or worsening of a preexisting condition that may not have a causal relationship with treatment. SAE=a medical event that at any dose results in death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or drug dependency/abuse; is life-threatening, an important medical event, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or requires or prolongs hospitalization.

Time frame:
First dose of study drug to last dose plus 30 days, up to study completion (approximately 6 years)
Reported as:
Number · participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and Deaths
participantsDasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozole
Deaths1116
SAEs142
AEs Leading to Discontinuation106

Adverse events

Collected over First dose of study drug to last dose plus 30 days. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Dasatinib Plus Letrozole—14/57 (24.6%)56/57 (98.2%)
Letrozole—2/63 (3.2%)57/63 (90.5%)
Most frequent serious events
Showing 10 of 41
Most frequent serious events
EventDasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozole
Effusion PleuralRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders3/570/63
CVABlood and lymphatic system disorders2/570/63
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders2/570/63
CholecystitisHepatobiliary disorders2/570/63
Chest painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders2/570/63
Disease ProgressionNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)2/570/63
Hypersensitivity ReactionImmune system disorders1/570/63
Coronary InsufficiencyCardiac disorders1/570/63
CholelithiasisGastrointestinal disorders1/570/63
DehydrationGastrointestinal disorders1/571/63
Most frequent other events
Showing 10 of 80
Most frequent other events
EventDasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozole
FatigueGeneral disorders29/5727/63
PainGeneral disorders19/5729/63
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders26/5721/63
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders18/5712/63
Hot FlashesEndocrine disorders18/5718/63
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders17/578/63
RashSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders16/579/63
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders15/5710/63
HeadacheNervous system disorders15/5711/63
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders14/579/63

Baseline characteristics

Intent to treat (ITT) population

Age, Customized
Age, Customized(participants)Dasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozoleTotal
Less than 65 years333467
Greater than or equal to 65 years242953
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Dasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozoleTotal
Female5763120
Male000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Dasatinib Plus LetrozoleLetrozoleTotal
United States5763120
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Study locations

27 sites
  • Northern Arizona Hematology & Oncology Associates
    Sedona, Arizona 86336, United States
  • Arizona Oncology Associates D.B.A. Hematology Oncology
    Tucson, Arizona 85704, United States
  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
    Denver, Colorado 80220, United States
  • Florida Cancer Institute - New Hope
    Hudson, Florida 34667, United States
  • Central Indiana Cancer Centers
    Carmel, Indiana 46032, United States
  • New York Oncology Hematology, Pc
    Troy, New York 12180, United States
  • Dayton Oncology And Hematology
    Kettering, Ohio 45409, United States
  • Willamette Valley Cancer Center
    Eugene, Oregon 97401, United States
  • Northwest Cancer Specialists, Pc
    Portland, Oregon 97213, United States
  • Medical Oncology Associates
    Kingston, Pennsylvania 18704, United States
  • Texas Oncology-Central Austin Cancer Center
    Austin, Texas 78731, United States
  • Texas Oncology
    Bedord, Texas 76022, United States
  • Texas Cancer Center At Medical City
    Dallas, Texas 75230, United States
  • Texas Oncology
    Dallas, Texas 75231, United States
  • Texas Oncology Sammons Cancer Center
    Dallas, Texas 75246, United States
  • El Paso Cancer Treatment Ctr - East
    El Paso, Texas 79915, United States
  • Texas Oncology
    Fort Worth, Texas 76104, United States
  • Texas Oncology
    Garland, Texas 75042, United States
  • Texas Oncology
    Houston, Texas 77024, United States
  • Texas Oncology-Plano East
    Plano, Texas 75075, United States
  • Cancer Care Centers Of South Texas
    San Antonio, Texas 78217, United States
  • Texas Oncology Cancer Center - Sugar Land
    Sugar Land, Texas 77479, United States
  • Tyler Cancer Center
    Tyler, Texas 75702, United States
  • Texas Oncology Cancer Care And Research Center
    Waco, Texas 76712, United States
  • Virginia Oncology Associates
    Norfolk, Virginia 23502, United States
  • Oncology & Hematology Associates Of Southwest Virginia, Inc.
    Salem, Virginia 24153, United States
  • Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital/North Star Lodge
    Yakima, Washington 98902, United States
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References and documents

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Updates

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00696072
Lead sponsor
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Collaborators
US Oncology Research
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jun 12, 2008
Start date
Aug 2008
Primary completion
Jun 2014
Completion
Jun 2014
Results posted
May 11, 2016
Last update
Jun 13, 2016

Study contacts

Bristol-Myers Squibb
study director · Bristol-Myers Squibb

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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