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Evaluation of Biomarkers Associated With Response to Subsequent Therapies in Subjects With HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

Primary Purpose

Neoplasms, Breast

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Lapatinib
Trastuzumab
Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs)
Sponsored by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Neoplasms, Breast focused on measuring CLAP016A2206, biomarker, Lapatinib, Prosigna, ErbB2, PAM50, HER2, HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast cancer, HER2-enriched, Trastuzumab

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Signed written informed consent
  • Female >=18 years
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed invasive breast cancer with distant metastasis
  • Subjects must have at least one measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1
  • Note: Biopsied lesions should not be used as target lesions.
  • Documentation of HER2 overexpression or gene amplification, in the invasive component of either the primary tumor or metastatic disease site as defined as: 3+ by Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and/or
  • HER2/neu gene amplification by fluorescence, chromogenic, or silver in situ hybridization [FISH, CISH or SISH;>=6 HER2/neu gene copies per nucleus or a FISH, CISH, or SISH test ratio (HER2 gene copies to chromosome 17 signals) of >=2.0 OR HER2/chromosome 17 ratio <=2.0 with average HER2 copy number >=6 signals/cell nucleus]
  • Centrally determined HER2-positive, hormone receptor status, breast molecular subtype by Prediction Analysis of Microarray 50 (PAM50) on the pre-treatment biopsy of metastatic lesion obtained during screening
  • Note: Biopsied lesions should not be used as target lesions.
  • Progression on at least 2 lines of anti-HER2-targeted therapies for metastatic breast cancer (MBC)
  • Documented radiological disease progression during the most recent treatment regimen for metastatic disease
  • Most recent treatment regimen for metastatic disease must include Trastuzumab and chemotherapy.
  • Note: Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) is considered acceptable as prior Trastuzumab/chemotherapy regimen
  • Agreement to provide 2 tumor biopsies
  • Prior treatment with pertuzumab, Lapatinib, and/or Trastuzumab emtansine is allowed; however, the last treatment for MBC must not include Trastuzumab in combination with pertuzumab.
  • Subjects with radiographically stable Central nervous system (CNS) metastases, defined as radiographically stable on the previous 2 brain imaging scans, asymptomatic, and off systemic steroids and anticonvulsants for at least 1 month are eligible; treatment with prophylactic anticonvulsants is permitted unless listed under Prohibited Medications
  • Discontinuation of all prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or biological therapy at least 3 weeks prior to the first dose of investigational product is required.
  • Note: Discontinuation of Trastuzumab is not necessary.
  • All treatment related toxicities, except alopecia, must have recovered to Grade 1 or better (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE); version 4.0) prior to administration of the first dose of study treatment.
  • Baseline Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) >=50% as measured by Echocardiogram (ECHO) or Multigated acquisition (MUGA) and above the testing institution's lower limit of normal
  • QT interval corrected (QTc) <450 millisecond (msec) or QTc <480 msec for patients with bundle branch block.
  • The QTc is the QT interval corrected for heart rate according to either Bazett's formula (QTcB)
  • Fridericia's formula (QTcF), or another method, machine or manual overread.
  • For subject eligibility and withdrawal, QT correction formula QTcB will be used.
  • For purposes of this data analysis, Bazett's formula will be used as the primary method of calculating the corrected QT interval. The QTc should be based on either a single Electrocardiogram (ECG) or an average of 3 sequential ECGs obtained within 24 hours of each other.
  • The QTc should be based on single or averaged QTc values of triplicate ECGs obtained over a brief recording period.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days prior to the first dose of study treatment and agree to use effective contraception, during the study and for 30 days following the last dose of study treatment.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1
  • Completion of screening and baseline assessments
  • Able to swallow and retain orally administered medication and does not have any clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may alter absorption such as malabsorption syndrome or major resection of the stomach or bowels.
  • At least 4 weeks must have elapsed since the last surgery and 2 weeks must have elapsed since radiotherapy
  • Adequate baseline organ function as defined below
  • Screening laboratory values should be used to confirm subject eligibility. Laboratory results may be retested if necessary to confirm eligibility.
  • Hematologic(These values must be independent of growth factor support and stable for at least one week post transfusion)
  • Absolute neutrophil count >=1.5 x 10^9/litre (L)
  • Hemoglobin >=9.0 grams/decilitre(g/dL) (after transfusion if needed)
  • Platelets>=100 x 10^9/L
  • Hepatic
  • Albumin >=2.5 g/dL
  • Serum bilirubin <=1.25 x upper limit of normal (ULN)( These values must be independent of growth factor support and stable for at least one week post transfusion)
  • Alanine aminotransferase; and, Aspartate aminotransferase AST and ALT<=2.5 x ULN
  • Renal
  • Calculate creatinine clearance >=40 millilitre/ minute (mL/min) (With the exception of those subjects who have Gilbert's syndrome; the bilirubin in these subjects should be at their baseline)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Lactating female
  • Note: Women with potential to have children must be willing to practice acceptable methods of birth control during the study
  • Bone-only disease and/or disease that cannot be biopsied.
  • Unstable CNS metastases or leptomeningeal carcinomatosis not considered radiographically stable
  • Note: Subjects with radiographically stable CNS metastases are defined as radiographically stable on the previous 2 brain imaging studies, asymptomatic, and off systemic steroids and anticonvulsants for at least 1 month; treatment with prophylactic anticonvulsants is permitted unless listed under prohibited medications
  • Any serious and/or unstable pre-existing medical, psychiatric disorder, or other conditions including concurrent disease that could interfere with subject's safety, obtaining informed consent, or compliance with the study procedures.
  • Serious cardiac illness or medical condition including but not confined to: Uncontrolled arrhythmias (e.g. ventricular tachycardia, high-grade atrioventricular (AV)-block, supraventricular arrhythmias which are not adequately rate-controlled);
  • Angina pectoris requiring antianginal medication
  • History of congestive heart failure or systolic dysfunction (LVEF <50%)
  • Documented myocardial infarction <6 months from study entry
  • Evidence of transmural infarction on ECG
  • Poorly controlled hypertension (e.g. systolic >160milimiter (mm) Mercury (Hg) or diastolic >100mm Hg)
  • Clinically significant valvular heart disease
  • Current active hepatic or biliary disease (with exception of subjects with Gilbert's syndrome, asymptomatic gallstones, liver metastases, or stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment)
  • Any clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may alter absorption such as malabsorption syndrome or major resection of the stomach or bowels as well as subjects with ulcerative colitis are also excluded
  • Any prohibited medication
  • Prior treatment with Trastuzumab in combination with Lapatinib or prior treatment with an irreversible inhibitor of the intracellular domain of the HER2 receptor such as neratinib
  • Last treatment for metastatic disease including Trastuzumab in combination with pertuzumab
  • Administration of an investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, preceding the first dose of study treatment
  • A known immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reaction or idiosyncrasy to drugs chemically related to any of the study drugs or their excipients that, in the opinion of the investigator or medical monitor, contraindicates participation

Sites / Locations

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Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Lapatinib 1000mg + Trastuzumab in HER2 Enriched

Trastuzumab in HER2 Enriched

Lapatinib 1000mg + Trastuzumab in Non- HER2 Enriched

Arm Description

In subjects with HER2-overexpressing MBC with a molecular subtype of HER2 Enriched, Lapatinib 1000mg once daily orally along with Trastuzumab (loading dose of 8 milligram/ kilogram (mg/kg) followed by the maintenance dose of 6 mg/kg Intravenous (IV) Every 3 weeks (q3weekly)) or Lapatinib 1000 milligram (mg) once daily orally along with Weekly Trastuzumab (loading dose of 4 mg/kg) followed by maintenance dose of 2 mg/kg IV weekly. For subjects who were hormone receptor positive, an aromatase inhibitor of the investigator's choice was required.

In subjects with HER2-overexpressing MBC with a molecular subtype of HER2 Enriched, Trastuzumab (loading dose of 8 mg/kg followed by the maintenance dose of 6 mg/kg IV q3weekly) along with chemotherapy of the investigator's choice or Weekly Trastuzumab (loading dose of 4 mg/kg) followed by maintenance dose of 2 mg/kg IV weekly along with chemotherapy of the investigators choice. Subjects randomized to this arm and hormone receptor positive received an aromatase inhibitor at the discretion of the investigator.

In subjects with HER2-overexpressing MBC with a molecular subtype of Non- HER2 Enriched (luminal A, luminal B or Basal type), Lapatinib 1000mg once daily orally along with Trastuzumab (loading dose of 8 milligram/ kilogram (mg/kg) followed by the maintenance dose of 6 mg/kg Intravenous (IV) Every 3 weeks (q3weekly)) or Lapatinib 1000 milligram (mg) once daily orally along with Weekly Trastuzumab (loading dose of 4 mg/kg) followed by maintenance dose of 2 mg/kg IV weekly. For subjects who were hormone receptor positive, an aromatase inhibitor of the investigator's choice was required.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Fold Change in Expression Profile of Genes and/or Proteins for Arm A (LAP+TRAS±AI (HER2-Enriched)) From Screening to Approx. 3.5 Years
Evaluate changes in biomarkers associated with immunomodulation between pre-treatment biopsy and disease progression biopsy within each arm. Biomarker analysis was performed using an mRNA gene expression panel derived from Nanostring platform in a total of 20 subjects who received the study treatment as per the study design and with baseline tumor biopsies available. For the selected biomarkers associated with immunomodulation, the median fold changes of gene expression level and 95% confidence interval are presented. The fold change was calculated as the ratio of the expression level of a biomarker at disease progression over the baseline.
Fold Change in Expression Profile of Genes and /or Proteins for Arm B (TRAS+CHEM±AI (HER2-Enriched)) From Screening to Approx. 3.5 Years
Evaluate changes in biomarkers associated with immunomodulation between pre-treatment biopsy and disease progression biopsy within each arm. Biomarker analysis was performed using an mRNA gene expression panel derived from Nanostring platform in a total of 20 subjects who received the study treatment as per the study design and with baseline tumor biopsies available. For the selected biomarkers associated with immunomodulation, the median fold changes of gene expression level and 95% confidence interval are presented. The fold change was calculated as the ratio of the expression level of a biomarker at disease progression over the baseline.
Fold Change in Expression Profile of Genes and /or Proteins for Arm C (Non-HER2- Enriched) From Screening to Approx. 3.5 Years
Evaluate changes in biomarkers associated with immunomodulation between pre-treatment biopsy and disease progression biopsy within each arm. Biomarker analysis was performed using an mRNA gene expression panel derived from Nanostring platform in a total of 20 subjects who received the study treatment as per the study design and with baseline tumor biopsies available. For the selected biomarkers associated with immunomodulation, the median fold changes of gene expression level and 95% confidence interval are presented. The fold change was calculated as the ratio of the expression level of a biomarker at disease progression over the baseline.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Progression-free Survival (PFS)
PFS was defined as the time from the date of randomization (for Arm A and B) / treatment start date (for Arm C) to the date of the first documented disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever was earlier. If a subject had not progressed or died at the analysis cutoff date, PFS was censored at the time of the last adequate tumor assessment. PFS was summarized using Kaplan-Meier estimates.
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Overall response rate was defined as the percentage of subjects achieving either a confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) and was calculated from the Investigator's assessment of response per RECIST 1.1 criteria. . The confirmed CR or PR was derived using the following rules: confirmed CR - at least two determinations of CR at least 4 weeks apart before disease progression; confirmed PR - at least two determinations of PR or better at least 4 weeks apart before progression.
Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)
CBR is defined as percentage of subjects with a complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or maintaining stable disease (SD) for at least 24 weeks while on study according to the investigator assessment of response per RECIST 1.1 criteria. CR and PR are confirmed responses derived using the following rules: Confirmed CR - at least 2 determinations of CR at least 4 weeks apart before disease progression. Confirmed PR - at least 2 determinations of PR or better at least 4 weeks apart before progression.
Association Between Biomarkers and PFS
Describe if changes of biomarker expression at disease progression from baseline correlate with PFS.

Full Information

First Posted
August 7, 2014
Last Updated
September 17, 2021
Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02213042
Brief Title
Evaluation of Biomarkers Associated With Response to Subsequent Therapies in Subjects With HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Official Title
An Open-Label, Phase II, Study to Evaluate Biomarkers Associated With Response to Subsequent Therapies in Subjects With HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Receiving Treatment With Trastuzumab in Combination With Lapatinib or Chemotherapy (EGF117165)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Primary analysis was completed in 2018 and continued minimal data collection from the one participant active in the study was not expected to add meaningful knowledge to the understanding of lapatinib
Study Start Date
October 24, 2014 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
June 4, 2020 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 4, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This was a multicenter, open-label, Phase II study in subjects with Human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer who received at least 2 prior lines of anti-HER2-targeted therapies of which at least one included a Trastuzumab-containing regimen. This study was a post-approval commitment with regulatory authorities. It was designed to evaluate whether treatment with Dual blockade promoted changes to biomarkers associated with immunomodulation.
Detailed Description
This study was designed to address the post-authorization measures as agreed with the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). Recruitment of subjects into this study was challenging, and following agreement with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) enrollment into this study was halted after the enrollment of 42 of the 225 planned subjects. The primary endpoint of the study evaluated changes in expression of biomarkers associated with immunomodulation between a pre-treatment biopsy and the disease progression biopsy. Secondary efficacy endpoints included overall response rate, clinical benefit rate and progression-free survival (PFS), as well as safety/tolerability. All subjects received study treatment until disease progression, death, unacceptable toxicity, or subject withdrawal. In case of disease progression during the treatment period, the subject was followed-up for 30 days for safety evaluation. In case of study treatment discontinuation for any reasons other than disease progression, the subject was followed-up for safety and efficacy assessments until disease progression, new anticancer therapy, death, withdrawal of consent or end of study, whichever came first. This study supported a better understanding of the rapidly accumulating evidence for the importance of the immune microenvironment in HER2-positive breast cancer and the observed immunomodulation in the neoadjuvant setting could be confirmed in the advanced setting and supported the putative mechanism of action of HER2 dual blockade and its potential function on the tumor microenvironment. No formal comparisons between treatment arms were undertaken.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Neoplasms, Breast
Keywords
CLAP016A2206, biomarker, Lapatinib, Prosigna, ErbB2, PAM50, HER2, HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast cancer, HER2-enriched, Trastuzumab

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Participants were randomized to Arms A and B but randomized to Arm C.
Masking
None (Open Label)
Masking Description
This was a two-cohort, three-arm, open-label Phase II study to evaluate the changes in the expression of biomarkers between pre-treatment and progression biopsy in subjects with Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer. Subjects were allocated to 1 of 2 cohorts depending on the molecular subtype of their biopsy. Cohort 1 HER2 -enriched included HER2-positive subjects with a HER2-Enriched molecular subtype, and were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either trastuzumab in combination with lapatinib (Arm A) or trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy (Arm B). Cohort 2 non-HER2-enriched, included HER2-positive subjects with luminal A, luminal B, and basal-like molecular subtypes and were to receive trastuzumab in combination with lapatinib (Arm C). Subjects with hormone receptor (ER and/or PgR)-positive MBC in this arm were required to be treated with an AI of the Investigator's choice.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
42 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Lapatinib 1000mg + Trastuzumab in HER2 Enriched
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
In subjects with HER2-overexpressing MBC with a molecular subtype of HER2 Enriched, Lapatinib 1000mg once daily orally along with Trastuzumab (loading dose of 8 milligram/ kilogram (mg/kg) followed by the maintenance dose of 6 mg/kg Intravenous (IV) Every 3 weeks (q3weekly)) or Lapatinib 1000 milligram (mg) once daily orally along with Weekly Trastuzumab (loading dose of 4 mg/kg) followed by maintenance dose of 2 mg/kg IV weekly. For subjects who were hormone receptor positive, an aromatase inhibitor of the investigator's choice was required.
Arm Title
Trastuzumab in HER2 Enriched
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
In subjects with HER2-overexpressing MBC with a molecular subtype of HER2 Enriched, Trastuzumab (loading dose of 8 mg/kg followed by the maintenance dose of 6 mg/kg IV q3weekly) along with chemotherapy of the investigator's choice or Weekly Trastuzumab (loading dose of 4 mg/kg) followed by maintenance dose of 2 mg/kg IV weekly along with chemotherapy of the investigators choice. Subjects randomized to this arm and hormone receptor positive received an aromatase inhibitor at the discretion of the investigator.
Arm Title
Lapatinib 1000mg + Trastuzumab in Non- HER2 Enriched
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
In subjects with HER2-overexpressing MBC with a molecular subtype of Non- HER2 Enriched (luminal A, luminal B or Basal type), Lapatinib 1000mg once daily orally along with Trastuzumab (loading dose of 8 milligram/ kilogram (mg/kg) followed by the maintenance dose of 6 mg/kg Intravenous (IV) Every 3 weeks (q3weekly)) or Lapatinib 1000 milligram (mg) once daily orally along with Weekly Trastuzumab (loading dose of 4 mg/kg) followed by maintenance dose of 2 mg/kg IV weekly. For subjects who were hormone receptor positive, an aromatase inhibitor of the investigator's choice was required.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Lapatinib
Intervention Description
Lapatinib is available as 250-mg orange tablets. Subjects randomized to the Lapatinib plus Trastuzumab arm received 1000 mg per day of Lapatinib, so wre instructed to take 4 x 250 mg tablets per day. Lapatinib was to be taken either 1 hour (or more) before a meal or 1 hour (or more) after a meal
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Trastuzumab
Intervention Description
Trastuzumab is a sterile, white to pale yellow, preservative-free lyophilized powder for IV administration. Trastuzumab was administered on Day 1 of the start of Lapatinib or in conjunction with the first cycle of chemotherapy, as an 8 mg/kg loading dose. Subsequently, Trastuzumab was administered q3weekly as a 6 mg/kg maintenance dose. At the discretion of the investigator, weekly Trastuzumab could be given in either of the three treatment arms (loading dose 4mg/kg followed by weekly administration of 2mg/kg).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs)
Intervention Description
Subjects who were hormone receptor-positive were required to receive an aromatase inhibitor as combination treatment; however the choice of the aromatase inhibitor selected for each patient was determined by the patients' investigator. The AIs the Investigator could choose from were anastrozole, exemestane, and letrozole and dosing was per product information.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Fold Change in Expression Profile of Genes and/or Proteins for Arm A (LAP+TRAS±AI (HER2-Enriched)) From Screening to Approx. 3.5 Years
Description
Evaluate changes in biomarkers associated with immunomodulation between pre-treatment biopsy and disease progression biopsy within each arm. Biomarker analysis was performed using an mRNA gene expression panel derived from Nanostring platform in a total of 20 subjects who received the study treatment as per the study design and with baseline tumor biopsies available. For the selected biomarkers associated with immunomodulation, the median fold changes of gene expression level and 95% confidence interval are presented. The fold change was calculated as the ratio of the expression level of a biomarker at disease progression over the baseline.
Time Frame
At screening and at disease progression, assessed up to approx. 3.5 years
Title
Fold Change in Expression Profile of Genes and /or Proteins for Arm B (TRAS+CHEM±AI (HER2-Enriched)) From Screening to Approx. 3.5 Years
Description
Evaluate changes in biomarkers associated with immunomodulation between pre-treatment biopsy and disease progression biopsy within each arm. Biomarker analysis was performed using an mRNA gene expression panel derived from Nanostring platform in a total of 20 subjects who received the study treatment as per the study design and with baseline tumor biopsies available. For the selected biomarkers associated with immunomodulation, the median fold changes of gene expression level and 95% confidence interval are presented. The fold change was calculated as the ratio of the expression level of a biomarker at disease progression over the baseline.
Time Frame
At screening and at disease progression, assessed up to approx. 3.5 years
Title
Fold Change in Expression Profile of Genes and /or Proteins for Arm C (Non-HER2- Enriched) From Screening to Approx. 3.5 Years
Description
Evaluate changes in biomarkers associated with immunomodulation between pre-treatment biopsy and disease progression biopsy within each arm. Biomarker analysis was performed using an mRNA gene expression panel derived from Nanostring platform in a total of 20 subjects who received the study treatment as per the study design and with baseline tumor biopsies available. For the selected biomarkers associated with immunomodulation, the median fold changes of gene expression level and 95% confidence interval are presented. The fold change was calculated as the ratio of the expression level of a biomarker at disease progression over the baseline.
Time Frame
At screening and at disease progression, assessed up to approx. 3.5 years
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Progression-free Survival (PFS)
Description
PFS was defined as the time from the date of randomization (for Arm A and B) / treatment start date (for Arm C) to the date of the first documented disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever was earlier. If a subject had not progressed or died at the analysis cutoff date, PFS was censored at the time of the last adequate tumor assessment. PFS was summarized using Kaplan-Meier estimates.
Time Frame
From randomization to disease progression or death, up to approx. 5.6 years
Title
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Description
Overall response rate was defined as the percentage of subjects achieving either a confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) and was calculated from the Investigator's assessment of response per RECIST 1.1 criteria. . The confirmed CR or PR was derived using the following rules: confirmed CR - at least two determinations of CR at least 4 weeks apart before disease progression; confirmed PR - at least two determinations of PR or better at least 4 weeks apart before progression.
Time Frame
From enrollment/randomization to the end of study, approximately 5.6 years
Title
Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)
Description
CBR is defined as percentage of subjects with a complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or maintaining stable disease (SD) for at least 24 weeks while on study according to the investigator assessment of response per RECIST 1.1 criteria. CR and PR are confirmed responses derived using the following rules: Confirmed CR - at least 2 determinations of CR at least 4 weeks apart before disease progression. Confirmed PR - at least 2 determinations of PR or better at least 4 weeks apart before progression.
Time Frame
From enrollment/randomization the end of study, approximately 5.6 years
Title
Association Between Biomarkers and PFS
Description
Describe if changes of biomarker expression at disease progression from baseline correlate with PFS.
Time Frame
From randomization to disease progression or death, up to approx. 5.6 years

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Signed written informed consent Female >=18 years Histologically or cytologically confirmed invasive breast cancer with distant metastasis Subjects must have at least one measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1 Note: Biopsied lesions should not be used as target lesions. Documentation of HER2 overexpression or gene amplification, in the invasive component of either the primary tumor or metastatic disease site as defined as: 3+ by Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and/or HER2/neu gene amplification by fluorescence, chromogenic, or silver in situ hybridization [FISH, CISH or SISH;>=6 HER2/neu gene copies per nucleus or a FISH, CISH, or SISH test ratio (HER2 gene copies to chromosome 17 signals) of >=2.0 OR HER2/chromosome 17 ratio <=2.0 with average HER2 copy number >=6 signals/cell nucleus] Centrally determined HER2-positive, hormone receptor status, breast molecular subtype by Prediction Analysis of Microarray 50 (PAM50) on the pre-treatment biopsy of metastatic lesion obtained during screening Note: Biopsied lesions should not be used as target lesions. Progression on at least 2 lines of anti-HER2-targeted therapies for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) Documented radiological disease progression during the most recent treatment regimen for metastatic disease Most recent treatment regimen for metastatic disease must include Trastuzumab and chemotherapy. Note: Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) is considered acceptable as prior Trastuzumab/chemotherapy regimen Agreement to provide 2 tumor biopsies Prior treatment with pertuzumab, Lapatinib, and/or Trastuzumab emtansine is allowed; however, the last treatment for MBC must not include Trastuzumab in combination with pertuzumab. Subjects with radiographically stable Central nervous system (CNS) metastases, defined as radiographically stable on the previous 2 brain imaging scans, asymptomatic, and off systemic steroids and anticonvulsants for at least 1 month are eligible; treatment with prophylactic anticonvulsants is permitted unless listed under Prohibited Medications Discontinuation of all prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or biological therapy at least 3 weeks prior to the first dose of investigational product is required. Note: Discontinuation of Trastuzumab is not necessary. All treatment related toxicities, except alopecia, must have recovered to Grade 1 or better (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE); version 4.0) prior to administration of the first dose of study treatment. Baseline Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) >=50% as measured by Echocardiogram (ECHO) or Multigated acquisition (MUGA) and above the testing institution's lower limit of normal QT interval corrected (QTc) <450 millisecond (msec) or QTc <480 msec for patients with bundle branch block. The QTc is the QT interval corrected for heart rate according to either Bazett's formula (QTcB) Fridericia's formula (QTcF), or another method, machine or manual overread. For subject eligibility and withdrawal, QT correction formula QTcB will be used. For purposes of this data analysis, Bazett's formula will be used as the primary method of calculating the corrected QT interval. The QTc should be based on either a single Electrocardiogram (ECG) or an average of 3 sequential ECGs obtained within 24 hours of each other. The QTc should be based on single or averaged QTc values of triplicate ECGs obtained over a brief recording period. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days prior to the first dose of study treatment and agree to use effective contraception, during the study and for 30 days following the last dose of study treatment. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 Completion of screening and baseline assessments Able to swallow and retain orally administered medication and does not have any clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may alter absorption such as malabsorption syndrome or major resection of the stomach or bowels. At least 4 weeks must have elapsed since the last surgery and 2 weeks must have elapsed since radiotherapy Adequate baseline organ function as defined below Screening laboratory values should be used to confirm subject eligibility. Laboratory results may be retested if necessary to confirm eligibility. Hematologic(These values must be independent of growth factor support and stable for at least one week post transfusion) Absolute neutrophil count >=1.5 x 10^9/litre (L) Hemoglobin >=9.0 grams/decilitre(g/dL) (after transfusion if needed) Platelets>=100 x 10^9/L Hepatic Albumin >=2.5 g/dL Serum bilirubin <=1.25 x upper limit of normal (ULN)( These values must be independent of growth factor support and stable for at least one week post transfusion) Alanine aminotransferase; and, Aspartate aminotransferase AST and ALT<=2.5 x ULN Renal Calculate creatinine clearance >=40 millilitre/ minute (mL/min) (With the exception of those subjects who have Gilbert's syndrome; the bilirubin in these subjects should be at their baseline) Exclusion Criteria: Lactating female Note: Women with potential to have children must be willing to practice acceptable methods of birth control during the study Bone-only disease and/or disease that cannot be biopsied. Unstable CNS metastases or leptomeningeal carcinomatosis not considered radiographically stable Note: Subjects with radiographically stable CNS metastases are defined as radiographically stable on the previous 2 brain imaging studies, asymptomatic, and off systemic steroids and anticonvulsants for at least 1 month; treatment with prophylactic anticonvulsants is permitted unless listed under prohibited medications Any serious and/or unstable pre-existing medical, psychiatric disorder, or other conditions including concurrent disease that could interfere with subject's safety, obtaining informed consent, or compliance with the study procedures. Serious cardiac illness or medical condition including but not confined to: Uncontrolled arrhythmias (e.g. ventricular tachycardia, high-grade atrioventricular (AV)-block, supraventricular arrhythmias which are not adequately rate-controlled); Angina pectoris requiring antianginal medication History of congestive heart failure or systolic dysfunction (LVEF <50%) Documented myocardial infarction <6 months from study entry Evidence of transmural infarction on ECG Poorly controlled hypertension (e.g. systolic >160milimiter (mm) Mercury (Hg) or diastolic >100mm Hg) Clinically significant valvular heart disease Current active hepatic or biliary disease (with exception of subjects with Gilbert's syndrome, asymptomatic gallstones, liver metastases, or stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment) Any clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may alter absorption such as malabsorption syndrome or major resection of the stomach or bowels as well as subjects with ulcerative colitis are also excluded Any prohibited medication Prior treatment with Trastuzumab in combination with Lapatinib or prior treatment with an irreversible inhibitor of the intracellular domain of the HER2 receptor such as neratinib Last treatment for metastatic disease including Trastuzumab in combination with pertuzumab Administration of an investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, preceding the first dose of study treatment A known immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reaction or idiosyncrasy to drugs chemically related to any of the study drugs or their excipients that, in the opinion of the investigator or medical monitor, contraindicates participation
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Organizational Affiliation
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Mobile
State/Province
Alabama
ZIP/Postal Code
36608
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02114
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Berazategui
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
B1880BBF
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1125ABD
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Viedma
State/Province
Río Negro
ZIP/Postal Code
R8500ACE
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Rosario
State/Province
Santa Fe
ZIP/Postal Code
S2000KZE
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1025ABI
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cordoba
ZIP/Postal Code
X5004FHP
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
La Rioja
ZIP/Postal Code
F5300COE
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
San Miguel de Tucuman
ZIP/Postal Code
T4000IAK
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Salzburg
ZIP/Postal Code
A-5020
Country
Austria
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Wien
ZIP/Postal Code
1090
Country
Austria
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Salvador
State/Province
Bahía
ZIP/Postal Code
41825-010
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Belo Horizonte
State/Province
Minas Gerais
ZIP/Postal Code
30130-090
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Porto Alegre
State/Province
Rio Grande Do Sul
ZIP/Postal Code
90430-090
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Porto Alegre
State/Province
Rio Grande Do Sul
ZIP/Postal Code
90470-340
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Porto Alegre
State/Province
Rio Grande Do Sul
ZIP/Postal Code
90610-000
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Itajai
State/Province
Santa Catarina
ZIP/Postal Code
88301220
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Barretos
State/Province
São Paulo
ZIP/Postal Code
14784-400
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sao Paulo
State/Province
São Paulo
ZIP/Postal Code
01236030
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sao Paulo
State/Province
São Paulo
ZIP/Postal Code
01317-001
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sao Jose do Rio Preto
ZIP/Postal Code
15090-000
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Pok Fu Lam
Country
Hong Kong
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Pokfulam
Country
Hong Kong
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Milano
State/Province
Lombardia
ZIP/Postal Code
20133
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Milano
State/Province
Lombardia
ZIP/Postal Code
20141
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Mexico
ZIP/Postal Code
06760
Country
Mexico
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Arequipa
Country
Peru
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Lima
ZIP/Postal Code
Lima 34
Country
Peru
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cebu
ZIP/Postal Code
6000
Country
Philippines
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Manila
ZIP/Postal Code
1000
Country
Philippines
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Kazan
ZIP/Postal Code
420029
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Moscow
ZIP/Postal Code
115 478
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ryazan
ZIP/Postal Code
390011
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
St. Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
197022
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
St. Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
197758
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Volzhskiy
ZIP/Postal Code
404130
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Barcelona
ZIP/Postal Code
08035
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Barcelona
ZIP/Postal Code
08036
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Donostia
ZIP/Postal Code
20014
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Madrid
ZIP/Postal Code
28034
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Madrid
ZIP/Postal Code
28040
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Madrid
ZIP/Postal Code
28041
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Malaga
ZIP/Postal Code
29010
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sevilla
ZIP/Postal Code
41013
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Valencia
ZIP/Postal Code
46010
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Valencia
ZIP/Postal Code
46015
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bangkok
ZIP/Postal Code
10330
Country
Thailand
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Chiangmai
ZIP/Postal Code
50200
Country
Thailand
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Phitsanulok
ZIP/Postal Code
65000
Country
Thailand

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com
IPD Sharing URL
http://www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com

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