Capecitabine plus Elacestrant for Advanced Breast Cancer

PhII Randomized CAPecitabine + ELAcestrant vs. Capecitabine Alone in ER+ Breast Cancer (CAPELA)

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Estrogen-receptor-positive Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 Negative Carcinoma of Breast HER2- Breast Cancer ESR1 Gene Mutation ER Wildtype Breast Neoplasms
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
297 (estimated)
Sponsor
Kristina A. Fanucci · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with advanced estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer that has not responded to certain previous treatments. Participants will receive a combination of two medications: capecitabine and elacestrant.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking GnRH agonist

You may be able to join if

  • I have advanced estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.
  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I have measurable disease according to RECIST 1.1.
  • I have a certain mutation status documented by testing.
  • I have progressed on at least one line of endocrine therapy.
  • I have received prior treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
  • I can swallow and retain oral medication.
  • I understand and agree to sign a consent document.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am younger than 18 years old.
  • I have had chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer.
  • I have grade greater than 1 treatment-related toxicities.
  • I am not currently using adequate contraception if required.
  • I have been diagnosed with an AIDS-defining opportunistic infection within the past 12 months.
  • I am not able to take my medications as prescribed.
  • I have not had a pregnancy test if I am premenopausal and it's required.
  • I have unstable HIV or have not been on a stable ART regimen.

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
The goal of this research study is to compare a combination of two drugs, capecitabine and elacestrant to capecitabine alone as a treatment for advanced estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. This study is designed for participants with cancer that has previously stopped responding to medication in the class of therapy called CDK 4/6 inhibitors, including palbociclib, ribociclib, or abema…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have histologically confirmed estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2-negative metastatic or locally recurrent unresectable (advanced) invasive breast cancer. ER and HER2 measurements should be performed according to institutional guidelines in a CLIA-approved…
Contacts

Kristina Fanucci, MD

617-632-3800

Kristina_Fanucci@dfci.harvard.edu

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