Avelumab or Hydroxychloroquine for Breast Cancer

Avelumab or Hydroxychloroquine With or Without Palbociclib to Eliminate Dormant Breast Cancer

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Breast Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
96 (estimated)
Sponsor
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women and men with early-stage ER+ breast cancer who have detectable tumor cells in their bone marrow after surgery and treatment. Participants will receive Hydroxychloroquine or Avelumab, possibly combined with Palbociclib, to assess safety and effectiveness.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Tamoxifen
Rules you out Chronic autoimmune diseaseLiver diseaseSevere infectionsHeart failure

You may be able to join if

  • I have early-stage ER+/Her2 negative breast cancer.
  • I have detectable tumor cells in my bone marrow.
  • I have completed my surgery and primary treatment.
  • I am taking adjuvant endocrine therapy.
  • I am between 2 to 7 years after starting adjuvant endocrine therapy.
  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I can speak and understand English.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a history of another invasive breast cancer.
  • I have received high-dose corticosteroids recently.
  • I have severe heart problems.
  • I have uncontrolled diabetes.
  • I have active severe infections.
  • I have liver disease.
  • I have gastrointestinal problems affecting absorption.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This clinical trial will assess the safety and early efficacy of Hydroxychloroquine or Avelumab, with or without Palbociclib, in early-stage ER+ breast cancer patients who are found to harbor disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) in the bone marrow after definitive surgery and standard adjuvant therapy.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Bone marrow aspirate after completion of all definitive therapy demonstrates detectable DTCs (via IHC) as performed by central laboratory assessment at University of Pennsylvania. * History of stage II-III histologically-confirmed ER+/Her2 neg invasive breast cancer with no ev…
Contacts

Lauren Bayne, PhD

215-615-2367

breastcancerclinicaltrials@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

CONTACT

Pauleen Sanchez, BA

215-615-2367

breastcancerclinicaltrials@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

CONTACT