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A Study of Imlunestrant, Investigator's Choice of Endocrine Therapy, and Imlunestrant Plus Abemaciclib in Participants With ER+, HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer

Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Neoplasm Metastasis
Breast Neoplasms
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04975308
Lead Sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company
Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to measure how well imlunestrant works compared to standard hormone therapy, and how well imlunestrant with abemaciclib work compared to imlunestrant in participants with breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive (ER+) and human epidermal receptor 2 negative (HER2-). Participants must have breast cancer that is advanced or has spread to another part of the body. Study participation could last up to 5 years.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
874
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have a diagnosis of ER+, HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer

  • Have disease that has demonstrated progression on or after an aromatase inhibitor alone or in combination with a cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)4/6 inhibitor

    -- Participants are expected to have received prior treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor, if this treatment is approved and can be reimbursed

  • Must be deemed appropriate for treatment with endocrine therapy

  • If female, have a postmenopausal status by natural or surgical means or by ovarian function suppression

  • Have RECIST evaluable disease (measurable disease and/or nonmeasurable bone-only disease)

  • Have a performance status of 0 or 1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group scale (Oken et al. 1982)

  • Have adequate renal, hematologic, and hepatic organ function

  • Must be able to swallow capsules/tablets

Exclusion Criteria
  • Have received prior treatment with chemotherapy (except for neoadjuvant/ adjuvant chemotherapy), fulvestrant, or any investigational-ER-directed therapy (including SERDs and non-SERDs), any PI3K-, mTOR- or AKT- inhibitor
  • Have visceral crisis, lymphangitic spread within the lung, or any evidence of leptomeningeal disease.
  • Have symptomatic or untreated brain metastasis.
  • Have serious preexisting medical conditions that, in the judgment of the investigator, would preclude participation in this study
  • Known allergic reaction against any of the components of the study treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm A: ImlunestrantImlunestrantParticipants received Imlunestrant 400 milligrams (mg) orally once daily on days 1 to 28 of a 28-day cycle, until disease progression or a criterion for discontinuation were met.
Arm B: Investigator's Choice of Endocrine TherapyExemestaneParticipants received the investigator's choice of endocrine therapy, either exemestane 25 mg administered orally once daily on days 1 to 28 of a 28-day cycle, or Fulvestrant 500 mg intramuscularly on days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1, then on Day 1 of Cycle 2 and beyond, until disease progression or a criterion for discontinuation was met.
Arm B: Investigator's Choice of Endocrine TherapyFulvestrantParticipants received the investigator's choice of endocrine therapy, either exemestane 25 mg administered orally once daily on days 1 to 28 of a 28-day cycle, or Fulvestrant 500 mg intramuscularly on days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1, then on Day 1 of Cycle 2 and beyond, until disease progression or a criterion for discontinuation was met.
Arm C: Imlunestrant + AbemaciclibImlunestrantParticipants received Imlunestrant 400 mg orally once daily on Days 1 to 28 of a 28-day cycle, plus Abemaciclib 150 mg orally twice daily on Days 1 to 28 of a 28-day cycle, until disease progression or a criterion for discontinuation was met.
Arm C: Imlunestrant + AbemaciclibAbemaciclibParticipants received Imlunestrant 400 mg orally once daily on Days 1 to 28 of a 28-day cycle, plus Abemaciclib 150 mg orally twice daily on Days 1 to 28 of a 28-day cycle, until disease progression or a criterion for discontinuation was met.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Investigator-assessed PFS in the Estrogen Receptor 1 (ESR1)-Mutation Detected Population (Between Arm A and Arm B)Randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause (up to 28 months)

PFS was defined as the time from randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause in the absence of disease progression using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 criteria, as assessed by investigator. Progressive disease (PD) was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, with reference being the smallest sum on study and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm, or unequivocal progression of non-target lesions, or 1 or more new lesions. Participants known to be alive and without disease progression were censored at the date of their last adequate tumor assessment per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or date of randomization (whichever is later).

Investigator-assessed Progression Free Survival (PFS) (Between Arm A and Arm B)Randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause (up to 28 months)

PFS was defined as the time from randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause in the absence of disease progression using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 criteria, as assessed by investigator. Progressive disease (PD) was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, with reference being the smallest sum on study and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm, or unequivocal progression of non-target lesions, or 1 or more new lesions. Participants known to be alive and without disease progression were censored at the date of their last adequate tumor assessment per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or date of randomization (whichever is later).

Investigator-assessed PFS (Between Arm C and Arm A)Randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause (up to 26 months)

PFS was defined as the time from randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause in the absence of disease progression using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 criteria, as assessed by investigator. Progressive disease (PD) was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, with reference being the smallest sum on study and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm, or unequivocal progression of non-target lesions, or 1 or more new lesions. Participants known to be alive and without disease progression were censored at the date of their last adequate tumor assessment per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or date of randomization (whichever is later).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC) Assessed PFS (Between Arm A and Arm B)Randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause (up to 28 months)

PFS was defined as the time from randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause in the absence of disease progression using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 criteria, as assessed by investigator. Progressive disease (PD) was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, with reference being the smallest sum on study and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm, or unequivocal progression of non-target lesions, or 1 or more new lesions. Participants known to be alive and without disease progression were censored at the date of their last adequate tumor assessment per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or date of randomization (whichever is later).

Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC) Assessed PFS (Between Arm C and Arm A)Randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause (up to 25 months)

PFS was defined as the time from randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause in the absence of disease progression using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 criteria, as assessed by investigator. Progressive disease (PD) was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, with reference being the smallest sum on study and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm, or unequivocal progression of non-target lesions, or 1 or more new lesions. Participants known to be alive and without disease progression were censored at the date of their last adequate tumor assessment per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or date of randomization (whichever is later).

Percentage of Participants With Investigator-assessed Objective Response Rate (ORR) (Between Arm A and Arm B)Randomization until measured progressive disease (up to 28 months)

ORR was the best confirmed overall tumor response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as classified by the investigator according to the Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1). CR is a disappearance of all target and non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. PR is an at least 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions (taking as reference the baseline sum diameter) without progression of non-target lesions or appearance of new lesions.

Investigator-assessed Duration of Response (DoR) (Between Arm A and Arm B)From Date of CR or PR to Date of Objective Disease Progression or Death Due to Any Cause (Up To 26 Months)

DoR is defined as the time from the date measurement criteria for CR or PR (whichever is first recorded) are first met until the first date that disease is recurrent or objective progression is observed, per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or the date of death from any cause in the absence of objectively determined disease progression or recurrence. Participants known to be alive and without disease progression were censored at the date of their last adequate tumor assessment per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or date of randomization (whichever is later).

Percentage of Participants With Investigator-assessed Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR) (Between Arm A and Arm B)Randomization until measured progressive disease (up to 28 months)

CBR was the best confirmed overall tumor response of stable disease (SD) for greater than or equal to (≥) 24 weeks, CR or PR as defined by RECIST v1.1. CR is a disappearance of all target and non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. PR is an at least 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions (taking as reference the baseline sum diameter) without progression of non-target lesions or appearance of new lesions. SD is neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease (PD) for target lesions, no progression of non-target lesions, and no appearance of new lesions. PD is defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, with reference being the smallest sum on study and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm, or unequivocal progression of non-target lesions, or 1 or more new lesions.

Percentage of Participants With Investigator-assessed Objective Response Rate (ORR) (Between Arm C and Arm A)Randomization until measured progressive disease (up to 26 months)

ORR was the best confirmed overall tumor response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as classified by the investigator according to the Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1). CR is a disappearance of all target and non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. PR is an at least 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions (taking as reference the baseline sum diameter) without progression of non-target lesions or appearance of new lesions.

Investigator-assessed Duration of Response (DoR) (Between Arm C and Arm A)From Date of CR or PR to Date of Objective Disease Progression or Death Due to Any Cause (Up To 19 Months)

DoR is defined as the time from the date measurement criteria for CR or PR (whichever is first recorded) are first met until the first date that disease is recurrent or objective progression is observed, per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or the date of death from any cause in the absence of objectively determined disease progression or recurrence. Participants known to be alive and without disease progression were censored at the date of their last adequate tumor assessment per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or date of randomization (whichever is later).

Percentage of Participants With Investigator-assessed Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR) (Between Arm C and Arm A)Randomization until measured progressive disease (up to 26 months)

CBR was the best confirmed overall tumor response of stable disease (SD) for greater than or equal to (≥) 24 weeks, CR or PR as defined by RECIST v1.1. CR is a disappearance of all target and non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. PR is an at least 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions (taking as reference the baseline sum diameter) without progression of non-target lesions or appearance of new lesions. SD is neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease (PD) for target lesions, no progression of non-target lesions, and no appearance of new lesions. PD is defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, with reference being the smallest sum on study and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm, or unequivocal progression of non-target lesions, or 1 or more new lesions.

Time to Sustained Worsening of the "Worst Pain" as Measured by Worst Pain NRS (Between Arm A and Arm B)Randomization through follow-up (up to 24 months)

Time to sustained worsening of worst pain is defined as the time from randomization to the first increase (≥2 points) in the weekly average of the worst pain score, with confirmation in the next consecutive week. It was measured by the Worst Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). NRS is a single-item, participant-administered, 11-point horizontal scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 0 representing "no pain" and 10 representing "pain as bad as you can imagine." Participants not known to have sustained worsening will be censored at the last documented assessment.

Time to Sustained Worsening of the "Worst Pain" as Measured by Worst Pain NRS (Between Arm C and Arm A)Randomization through follow-up (up to 20 months)

Time to sustained worsening of worst pain is defined as the time from randomization to the first increase (≥2 points) in the weekly average of the worst pain score, with confirmation in the next consecutive week. It was measured by the Worst Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). NRS is a single-item, participant-administered, 11-point horizontal scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 0 representing "no pain" and 10 representing "pain as bad as you can imagine." Participants not known to have sustained worsening will be censored at the last documented assessment.

Pharmacokinetics (PK): Plasma Concentration of ImlunestrantCycle 1 Day 1 (within 2 to 4 hours post-dose), Cycle 2 Day 1 (Predose), Cycle 3 Day 1 (3 hours post-dose, 5 hours post-dose), Cycle 4 Day 1 (Predose)

* Sampling timepoints for PK outcome analysis were relative to Imlunestrant dosing.

* For Cycle 1 Day 1, sampling occurred at a "single" timepoint within the 2- to 4-hour window after Imlunestrant dosing, with the timepoint varying across analyzed participants.

Pharmacokinetics (PK): Plasma Concentration of Total AbemaciclibCycle 1 Day 1 (within 2 to 4 hours post-dose), Cycle 2 Day 1 (Predose), Cycle 3 Day 1 (3 hours post-dose, 5 hours post-dose), Cycle 4 Day 1 (Predose)

* Plasma concentration of total abemaciclib is the concentration of the parent abemaciclib and its metabolites in the plasma.

* Sampling timepoints for PK outcome analysis were relative to Imlunestrant dosing.

* For Cycle 1 Day 1, sampling occurred at a "single" timepoint within the 2- to 4-hour window after Imlunestrant dosing, with the timepoint varying across analyzed participants.

Overall Survival (OS) in the ITT PopulationRandomization until death from any cause (estimated as up to 5 years)

OS in the ITT population

OS in the ESR1-mutation Detected PopulationRandomization until death from any cause (estimated as up to 5 years)

OS in the ESR1-mutation detected population

Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC) Assessed PFS in the ESR1-Mutation Detected Population (Between Arm A and Arm B)Randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause (up to 28 months)

PFS was defined as the time from randomization to the date of first documented progression of disease or death from any cause in the absence of disease progression using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 criteria, as assessed by investigator. Progressive disease (PD) was defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, with reference being the smallest sum on study and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm, or unequivocal progression of non-target lesions, or 1 or more new lesions. Participants known to be alive and without disease progression were censored at the date of their last adequate tumor assessment per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or date of randomization (whichever is later).

Percentage of Participants With Investigator-assessed Objective Response Rate (ORR) in the ESR1-Mutation Detected Population (Between Arm A and Arm B)Randomization until measured progressive disease (up to 28 months)

ORR was the best confirmed overall tumor response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as classified by the investigator according to the Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1). CR is a disappearance of all target and non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. PR is an at least 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions (taking as reference the baseline sum diameter) without progression of non-target lesions or appearance of new lesions.

Investigator-assessed Duration of Response (DoR) in the ESR1-Mutation Detected Population (Between Arm A and Arm B)From Date of CR or PR to Date of Objective Disease Progression or Death Due to Any Cause (Up To 24 Months)

DoR is defined as the time from the date measurement criteria for CR or PR (whichever is first recorded) are first met until the first date that disease is recurrent or objective progression is observed, per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or the date of death from any cause in the absence of objectively determined disease progression or recurrence. Participants known to be alive and without disease progression were censored at the date of their last adequate tumor assessment per RECIST 1.1 criteria, or date of randomization (whichever is later).

Percentage of Participants With Investigator-assessed Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR) in the ESR1-Mutation Detected Population (Between Arm A and Arm B)Randomization until measured progressive disease (up to 28 months)

CBR was the best confirmed overall tumor response of stable disease (SD) for greater than or equal to (≥) 24 weeks, CR or PR as defined by RECIST v1.1. CR is a disappearance of all target and non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. PR is an at least 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions (taking as reference the baseline sum diameter) without progression of non-target lesions or appearance of new lesions. SD is neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for progressive disease (PD) for target lesions, no progression of non-target lesions, and no appearance of new lesions. PD is defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, with reference being the smallest sum on study and an absolute increase of at least 5 mm, or unequivocal progression of non-target lesions, or 1 or more new lesions.

Trial Locations

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USO - Texas Oncology - Allen

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Allen, Texas, United States

Ashford Cancer Centre Research

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Kurralta Park, South Australia, Australia

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

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Chandler, Arizona, United States

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Marin Cancer Care

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Greenbrae, California, United States

University of California Davis (UC Davis) Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Sacramento, California, United States

Sharp Memorial Hospital

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San Diego, California, United States

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at McKee Medical Center

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Loveland, Colorado, United States

Clermont Oncology Center

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Clermont, Florida, United States

University of Florida College of Medicine

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

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