A Phase 1/2 interventional study of letrozole and panobinostat in Breast Cancer, sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. Completed at 172 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-06-27.
Sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology · Phase 1/2, Interventional, and Treatment
RATIONALE: Panobinostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Estrogen can cause the growth of breast cancer cells. Hormone therapy using letrozole may fight breast cancer by lowering the amount of estrogen the body makes. Giving panobinostat together with letrozole may be an effective treatment for breast cancer.
PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of panobinostat when given together with letrozole and to see how well it works in treating patients with metastatic breast cancer.
OBJECTIVES:
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter, phase I dose-escalation study of panobinostat followed by a phase II study. (The Phase I portion of this study closed and the Phase II portion of the study opened as per NCCTG Addendum 6, effective January 23, 2012.)
Patients receive oral panobinostat once daily on days 1, 3, and 5 in weeks 1-4 and oral letrozole once daily on days 1-28. Treatment repeats every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Tumor tissue and blood samples are collected and banked for future biomarker and other analysis. Samples are also analyzed for biomarkers utilizing immunohistochemistry, microarray, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
After completion of study therapy, patients are followed up every 3-6 months for up to 5 years.
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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
Histologically confirmed breast cancer
Measurable or non-measurable disease for phase I study (The Phase I portion of this study closed and the Phase II portion of the study opened as per NCCTG Addendum 6, effective January 23, 2012.)
Available tumor estrogen (ER), progesterone (PR), and HER2 status from metastatic site tested by IHC or FISH OR results from the original tumor diagnosis
Triple-negative disease only (phase II)
HER2 negative
Hormone-receptor status:
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Postmenopausal defined by 1 of the following:
No uncontrolled or intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, any of the following:
No immunocompromised patients, including patients known to be HIV positive
No congenital long QT syndrome or QTcF>450 msec, including:
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
More than 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy and fully recovered
Prior treatments allowed (phase II):
Each patient will receive panobinostat (LBH589) and letrozole. Patients will be administered LBH589 PO, 3 days per week for a total of 4 weeks. Patients will also be administered letrozole 2.5 mg PO Days 1-28 every 4 weeks. There are two phases of the study. The first phase determines the maximum tolerated dose for LBH589 in combination with letrozole. The second phase is to assess and confirm the response rate and safety profile of LBH589 in combination with letrozole.
Drug: letrozole · Drug: panobinostat · Genetic: RNA analysis · Genetic: microarray analysis · Genetic: reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction · Other: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay · Other: immunohistochemistry staining method · Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
Maximum-tolerated Dose (Phase I)
MTD is defined as the dose level below the lowest dose that induces dose limiting toxicity in at least one-third of patients (at least 2 of a maximum of 6\> new patients). If dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) is not seen in any of the 3 patients, 3 new patients will be accrued and treated at the next higher dose level. If DLT are seen in 2 or 3 of 3 patients treated at a given dose level, then the next 3 patients will be treated at the next lower dose level, if only 3 patients were enrolled and treated at this lower dose level. The number of DLT's will be reported here.
Time frame: Up to 2.5 months
Response Rate (Phase II)
A confirmed response is defined to be a CR or PR (as determined by RECIST (version 1.1 criteria) noted as the objective status on 2 consecutive evaluations at least 4 weeks apart. Response will be evaluated using all cycles of treatment. All patients meeting the eligibility criteria who have signed a consent form and have begun treatment will be evaluable for response. A CR is defined as: All of the following must be true: 1. Disappearance of all non-nodal target lesions 2. Each target lymph node must have reduction in short axis to \<1.0 cm A PR is defined as: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameters of the non-nodal target lesions and the short axes of the target lymph nodes taking as reference the BSD (Section 11.41)
Time frame: from baseline up to 5 years post-registration
Survival Time (Phase II)
Survival time is defined as the time from registration to death due to any cause. The distribution of survival time will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier
Time frame: from baseline up to 5 years post-registration
Time-to-disease Progression (Phase II)
Time-to-disease progression (TTP) is defined as the time from registration to documentation of disease progression. If a patient dies without a documentation of disease progression, the patient will be considered to have had tumor progression at the time of their death unless there is sufficient documented evidence to conclude no progression occurred prior to death. The distribution of TTP will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier. Progression is defined as at least one of the following: 1. At least one new malignant lesion or a lymph node whose short axis has increased to \>1.5 cm 2. At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions taking as reference the MSD. In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 0.5 cm
Time frame: from baseline up to 6 months
Progression-free Survival (Phase II)
Progression-free survival (PFS) is defined as the time from registration to progression or death due to any cause. PFS at 6 months will be estimated. The distribution of PFS will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier.
Time frame: from baseline up to 6 months
Duration of Response (Phase II)
Duration of response is defined for all evaluable patients who have achieved a confirmed response as the date at which the patient's objective status is first noted to be a CR or PR to the earliest date progression is documented. The distribution of duration of response will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier.
Time frame: from baseline up to 5 years post-registration
Clinical Benefit Rate
Clinical benefit rate will be estimated by the total number of patients with an objective status of CR, PR, or SD for duration of at least 6 months divided by the total number of evaluable patients. All evaluable patients will be used for this analysis. Exact binomial 95% confidence intervals for the true clinical benefit rate will be calculated.
Time frame: from baseline up to 6 months
Time to Treatment Failure
Time to treatment failure (TTF) is defined as the time from the date of registration to the date at which the patient is removed from treatment due to progression, unacceptable adverse events, or refusal. The distribution of TTF will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier
Time frame: from baseline up to 5 years post-registration
Confirmed Response Rate (Phase I)
A confirmed response is defined to be a CR or PR (as determined by RECIST criteria) noted as the objective status on 2 consecutive evaluations at least 4 weeks apart. Response will be evaluated using all cycles of treatment. All patients meeting the eligibility criteria who have signed a consent form and have begun treatment will be evaluable for response. The number of confirmed responses will be reported here.
Time frame: from baseline up to 5 years
| Milestone | Phase II | Phase I: Dose Level One | Phase I: Dose Level Two |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 16 | 6 | 6 |
| Completed | 13 | 6 | 6 |
| Not completed | 3 | 0 | 0 |
MTD is defined as the dose level below the lowest dose that induces dose limiting toxicity in at least one-third of patients (at least 2 of a maximum of 6\> new patients). If dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) is not seen in any of the 3 patients, 3 new patients will be accrued and treated at the next higher dose level. If DLT are seen in 2 or 3 of 3 patients treated at a given dose level, then the next 3 patients will be treated at the next lower dose level, if only 3 patients were enrolled and treated at this lower dose level. The number of DLT's will be reported here.
| Participants | Phase I: Dose Level One | Phase I: Dose Level Two |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum-tolerated Dose (Phase I) | 1 | 3 |
A confirmed response is defined to be a CR or PR (as determined by RECIST (version 1.1 criteria) noted as the objective status on 2 consecutive evaluations at least 4 weeks apart. Response will be evaluated using all cycles of treatment. All patients meeting the eligibility criteria who have signed a consent form and have begun treatment will be evaluable for response. A CR is defined as: All of the following must be true: 1. Disappearance of all non-nodal target lesions 2. Each target lymph node must have reduction in short axis to \<1.0 cm A PR is defined as: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameters of the non-nodal target lesions and the short axes of the target lymph nodes taking as reference the BSD (Section 11.41)
| percentage of participants | Phase II |
|---|---|
| Response Rate (Phase II) | 0 (0 to 24.7) |
Survival time is defined as the time from registration to death due to any cause. The distribution of survival time will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier
| months | Phase II |
|---|---|
| Survival Time (Phase II) | 16.1 (13.4 to NA) |
Time-to-disease progression (TTP) is defined as the time from registration to documentation of disease progression. If a patient dies without a documentation of disease progression, the patient will be considered to have had tumor progression at the time of their death unless there is sufficient documented evidence to conclude no progression occurred prior to death. The distribution of TTP will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier. Progression is defined as at least one of the following: 1. At least one new malignant lesion or a lymph node whose short axis has increased to \>1.5 cm 2. At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions taking as reference the MSD. In addition, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 0.5 cm
| months | Phase II |
|---|---|
| Time-to-disease Progression (Phase II) | 2.1 (1.5 to NA) |
Progression-free survival (PFS) is defined as the time from registration to progression or death due to any cause. PFS at 6 months will be estimated. The distribution of PFS will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier.
| months | Phase II |
|---|---|
| Progression-free Survival (Phase II) | 2.1 (1.5 to NA) |
Duration of response is defined for all evaluable patients who have achieved a confirmed response as the date at which the patient's objective status is first noted to be a CR or PR to the earliest date progression is documented. The distribution of duration of response will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier.
| months | Phase II |
|---|---|
| Duration of Response (Phase II) | NA (NA to NA) |
Clinical benefit rate will be estimated by the total number of patients with an objective status of CR, PR, or SD for duration of at least 6 months divided by the total number of evaluable patients. All evaluable patients will be used for this analysis. Exact binomial 95% confidence intervals for the true clinical benefit rate will be calculated.
| percentage of participants | Phase II |
|---|---|
| Clinical Benefit Rate | 0 (0 to 24.7) |
Time to treatment failure (TTF) is defined as the time from the date of registration to the date at which the patient is removed from treatment due to progression, unacceptable adverse events, or refusal. The distribution of TTF will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier
| months | Phase II |
|---|---|
| Time to Treatment Failure | 2 (1.1 to NA) |
A confirmed response is defined to be a CR or PR (as determined by RECIST criteria) noted as the objective status on 2 consecutive evaluations at least 4 weeks apart. Response will be evaluated using all cycles of treatment. All patients meeting the eligibility criteria who have signed a consent form and have begun treatment will be evaluable for response. The number of confirmed responses will be reported here.
| Participants | Phase I: Dose Level One | Phase I: Dose Level Two |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed Response Rate (Phase I) | 0 | 2 |
Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase II | — | 4/16 (25%) | 13/16 (81.3%) |
| Phase I: Dose Level One | — | 1/6 (16.7%) | 6/6 (100%) |
| Phase I: Dose Level Two | — | 2/6 (33.3%) | 6/6 (100%) |
| Event | Phase II | Phase I: Dose Level One | Phase I: Dose Level Two |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platelet count decreasedInvestigations | 3/16 | 0/6 | 0/6 |
| Bladder infectionInfections and infestations | 0/16 | 1/6 | 0/6 |
| HypokalemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 0/16 | 0/6 | 1/6 |
| HyponatremiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 0/16 | 0/6 | 1/6 |
| Lung infectionInfections and infestations | 1/16 | 0/6 | 0/6 |
| FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications | 1/16 | 0/6 | 0/6 |
| White blood cell decreasedInvestigations | 1/16 | 0/6 | 0/6 |
| Event | Phase II | Phase I: Dose Level One | Phase I: Dose Level Two |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutrophil count decreasedInvestigations | 4/16 | 3/6 | 6/6 |
| Platelet count decreasedInvestigations | 9/16 | 5/6 | 6/6 |
| White blood cell decreasedInvestigations | 5/16 | 5/6 | 4/6 |
| AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders | 9/16 | 4/6 | 2/6 |
| Creatinine increasedInvestigations | 5/16 | 3/6 | 4/6 |
| HypocalcemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 6/16 | 2/6 | 4/6 |
| HypermagnesemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 2/16 | 3/6 | 2/6 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 2/16 | 0/6 | 2/6 |
| FatigueGeneral disorders | 2/16 | 1/6 | 2/6 |
| Blood bilirubin increasedInvestigations | 1/16 | 0/6 | 2/6 |
All phase I and phase II patients were used for baseline analysis
| Age, Categorical(Participants) | Phase II | Phase I: Dose Level One | Phase I: Dose Level Two | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <=18 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Between 18 and 65 years | 11 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| >=65 years | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| Age, Continuous(years) | Phase II | Phase I: Dose Level One | Phase I: Dose Level Two | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median | 60.5 (43 to 75) | 66 (56 to 75) | 63 (43 to 68) | 62.5 (43 to 75) |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Phase II | Phase I: Dose Level One | Phase I: Dose Level Two | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 16 | 6 | 6 | 28 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | Phase II | Phase I: Dose Level One | Phase I: Dose Level Two | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 16 | 6 | 6 | 28 |
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