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Tailoring NEOadjuvant Therapy in Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative, Luminal Breast Cancer. (NEOLBC)

Primary Purpose

Breast Neoplasms

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Netherlands
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Letrozole
Chemotherapy
Ribociclib plus letrozole
Sponsored by
Borstkanker Onderzoek Groep
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Breast Neoplasms focused on measuring Breast cancer, Ribociclib, Letrozole, Chemotherapy, CDK4, CDK6, Ki67, NEOLBC

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Postmenopausal women presenting with histological proven (core biopsy material) hormone receptor positive (ER≥50%, PR any), HER2 negative, stage II/ III breast cancer.
  • Measurable disease (breast and/or lymph nodes)
  • WHO 0-2
  • Adequate bone marrow function (within 4 weeks prior to registration): WBC≥3.0x109/l, neutrophils ≥1.5 x 109/l, platelets ≥100 x 109/l
  • Adequate liver function (within 4 weeks prior to registration): bilirubin ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal (UNL) range, ALAT and/or ASAT ≤2.5 x UNL, Alkaline Phosphatase ≤5 x UNL
  • Adequate renal function (within 4 weeks prior to registration): the calculated creatinine clearance should be ≥50 ml/min
  • Accessible for treatment and follow-up
  • Written informed consent

Inclusion criteria randomization specific:

In order to be eligible to be randomized in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Registration in the NEOLBC trial before 2 weeks biopsy
  • Use of letrozole
  • Outcome central Ki67 determination in two weeks biopsy available.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence of distant metastases (M1)
  • Previous invasive breast cancer
  • Prior chemotherapy, radiation therapy or hormonal therapy with the exception of patients who received letrozole ≤ 14 days (+ max. 4 days) prior to registration and who are still on letrozole.
  • Previous malignancy within 5 years, with exception of a history of a previous basal cell carcinoma of the skin or pre-invasive carcinoma of the cervix.
  • Peripheral neuropathy > grade 2, whatever the cause
  • Serious other diseases as infections (hepatitis B, C and HIV), recent myocardial infarction, clinical signs of cardiac failure or clinically significant arrhythmias or on screening, any of the following cardiac parameters: bradycardia (heart rate <50 at rest) or QTcF ≥450 msec.
  • Known hypersensitivity reaction to any of the components of the treatment (peanuts, soy)
  • Currently receiving warfarin or other coumarin derived anti-coagulant, for treatment, prophylaxis or otherwise. Therapy with heparin, low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), or fondaparinux is allowed.
  • Currently receiving any of the following substances and cannot be discontinued 7 days prior to randomisation:

    • Known strong inducers or inhibitors of CYP3A4/5, including grapefruit, grapefruit hybrids, pummelo's, star-fruit, pomegranate and Seville oranges.
    • That have a known risk to prolong the QT interval or induce Torsades de Pointes.
    • That have a narrow therapeutic window and are predominantly metabolized through CYP3A4/5.
    • Herbal preparations/medications, dietary supplements.
  • Medical or psychological condition which in the opinion of the investigator would not permit the patient to complete the study or sign meaningful informed consent.

Sites / Locations

  • Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
  • Ziekenhuisgroep Twente
  • Ziekenhuis Amstelland
  • Nederlands Kanker Instituut - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
  • Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis
  • Gelre Ziekenhuizen
  • Amphia Ziekenhuis
  • Stichting Reinier Haga Groep (Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis)
  • Haaglanden Medisch Centrum
  • HAGA Ziekenhuis
  • Stichting Deventer Ziekenhuisgroep
  • Catharina Ziekenhuis
  • Maxima Medisch Centrum
  • Groene Hart Ziekenhuis
  • Spaarne Gasthuis
  • Ziekenhuis St. Jansdal
  • Tergooi Ziekenhuizen
  • Westfriesgasthuis
  • Leiden University Medical Center
  • Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht
  • Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis
  • Laurentius Ziekenhuis
  • Bravis Ziekenhuis
  • Antonius Ziekenhuis
  • Ziekenhuis Rivierenland
  • Elisabeth Tweesteden Ziekenhuis
  • VieCuri Medisch Centrum
  • Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix
  • Isala

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Other

Active Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

Advise letrozole, treatment choice free.

Chemotherapy

Ribociclib plus letrozole

Arm Description

All patients initially start with two weeks of letrozole treatment. Patients with a Ki67 of <1% in the biopsy taken after those two weeks of treatment are advised to stay on letrozole treatment until surgery. However, treatment choice is free.

All patients initially start with two weeks of letrozole treatment. Patients with a Ki67 of ≥1% in the biopsy taken after those two weeks of treatment are randomized between chemotherapy (standard AC-T chemotherapy) or ribociclib plus letrozole (ribociclib 600 mg/day (days 1-21, q4 weeks) plus letrozole 2.5 mg daily (days 1-28, q4 weeks)).

All patients initially start with two weeks of letrozole treatment. Patients with a Ki67 of ≥1% in the biopsy taken after those two weeks of treatment are randomized between chemotherapy (standard AC-T chemotherapy) or ribociclib plus letrozole (ribociclib 600 mg/day (days 1-21, q4 weeks) plus letrozole 2.5 mg daily (days 1-28, q4 weeks)).

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Difference in complete cell cycle arrest (CCCA; defined as Ki67 IHC <1%) between ribociclib plus letrozole and chemotherapy in the surgical specimen.
Determine if ribociclib plus letrozole gives a ≥100% improvement in CCCA as compared to chemotherapy in the surgical specimen.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Correlation between Ki67 IHC scored manually, IHC scored automatically (Vectra ® 3) and Ki67 mRNA.
The correlation between the different Ki67 measurements will be determined in the primary core biopsy, two weeks biopsy and surgical specimen.
Correlation between ER pathway activity at baseline, after two weeks letrozole and at surgery and clinical outcome.
The ER pathway activity will be determined in the primary core biopsy, two weeks biopsy and surgical specimen and then correlated with clinical outcome. Activity will be determined using a Bayesian network model of the ER transcriptional program, which interprets the pathway target genes' mRNA levels (from Affymetrix HG-U133Plus2.0 arrays) and infers a probability that the ER pathway is active in a certain sample.
Difference in pathologic response (pCR and response according to Miller and Payne) between the randomized study arms.
The pathologic response will be determined in the surgical specimen of the patients in the randomized study arms where after the difference between the two groups can be determined.
Change in tumor biology and biomarkers (ER, PR, HER2, Rb, Ki67) at baseline, after 2 weeks letrozole and at surgery.
Tumor biology and biomarkers will be determined in the primary core biopsy, two weeks biopsy and surgical specimen, where after the change in tumor biology and biomarkers over time can be determined.
Toxicity according to NCI CTCAE v4.03 all grades and grade III/IV.
Toxicities are graded according to NCI CTCAE v4.03.
Correlation of tumor measurements between standard MRI (using RECIST 1.1) and palpation (largest diameter in cm) at baseline, after AC/before T or 8 weeks of definitive neoadjuvant therapy and pre-surgery.
The correlation of tumor measurements between MRI and palpation will be determined at three different time points.
Descriptive analysis of event free survival (EFS) at 3 and 5 years.
EFS is defined as the time from randomization to the first date of local, regional, or distant relapse, second primary invasive breast cancer including contralateral breast cancer, progression according to RECIST 1.1 or death due to any cause which ever occurred first.
Descriptive analysis of overall survival (OS) at 3 and 5 years.
OS is defined as the time from randomization to date of death.

Full Information

First Posted
August 28, 2017
Last Updated
August 16, 2023
Sponsor
Borstkanker Onderzoek Groep
Collaborators
Novartis, Philips Healthcare
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03283384
Brief Title
Tailoring NEOadjuvant Therapy in Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative, Luminal Breast Cancer.
Acronym
NEOLBC
Official Title
Tailoring NEOadjuvant Therapy in Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative, Luminal Breast Cancer.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
June 15, 2019 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 4, 2026 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
August 2027 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Borstkanker Onderzoek Groep
Collaborators
Novartis, Philips Healthcare

4. Oversight

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

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The aim of this prospective, randomized, multicenter, open-label, phase II study is to test if chemotherapy can be replaced by the combination of ribociclib plus letrozole as a neo-adjuvant therapy for patients with non-metastatic primary luminal breast cancer.
Detailed Description
Based on Ki67 levels after two weeks of initial letrozole treatment in postmenopausal patients with hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative, stage II/III breast cancer, patients are either advised to continue letrozole treatment (if Ki67 <1%) or will be randomized between standard chemotherapy (AC-T) or ribociclib in combination with letrozole (if Ki67 ≥1%).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Breast Neoplasms
Keywords
Breast cancer, Ribociclib, Letrozole, Chemotherapy, CDK4, CDK6, Ki67, NEOLBC

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
100 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Advise letrozole, treatment choice free.
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
All patients initially start with two weeks of letrozole treatment. Patients with a Ki67 of <1% in the biopsy taken after those two weeks of treatment are advised to stay on letrozole treatment until surgery. However, treatment choice is free.
Arm Title
Chemotherapy
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
All patients initially start with two weeks of letrozole treatment. Patients with a Ki67 of ≥1% in the biopsy taken after those two weeks of treatment are randomized between chemotherapy (standard AC-T chemotherapy) or ribociclib plus letrozole (ribociclib 600 mg/day (days 1-21, q4 weeks) plus letrozole 2.5 mg daily (days 1-28, q4 weeks)).
Arm Title
Ribociclib plus letrozole
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
All patients initially start with two weeks of letrozole treatment. Patients with a Ki67 of ≥1% in the biopsy taken after those two weeks of treatment are randomized between chemotherapy (standard AC-T chemotherapy) or ribociclib plus letrozole (ribociclib 600 mg/day (days 1-21, q4 weeks) plus letrozole 2.5 mg daily (days 1-28, q4 weeks)).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Letrozole
Intervention Description
Letrozole 2.5 mg daily.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Chemotherapy
Intervention Description
Dose dense AC-T chemotherapy: consisting of 4 cycles of AC (doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide at a dose of 60 and 600 mg/m² as an i.v. bolus, respectively) 2-weekly, plus G-CSF (6 mg once per cycle) 24-48 hr after chemotherapy, followed by cycles of T (4 cycles docetaxel 100 mg/m² 3-weekly or 12 cycles paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 weekly).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Ribociclib plus letrozole
Intervention Description
Ribociclib 600 mg/day (days 1-21, q4 weeks) plus letrozole 2.5 mg daily (days 1-28, q4 weeks).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Difference in complete cell cycle arrest (CCCA; defined as Ki67 IHC <1%) between ribociclib plus letrozole and chemotherapy in the surgical specimen.
Description
Determine if ribociclib plus letrozole gives a ≥100% improvement in CCCA as compared to chemotherapy in the surgical specimen.
Time Frame
CCCA will be determined in the surgical specimen, which is around 7 months after start of initial letrozole treatment.
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Correlation between Ki67 IHC scored manually, IHC scored automatically (Vectra ® 3) and Ki67 mRNA.
Description
The correlation between the different Ki67 measurements will be determined in the primary core biopsy, two weeks biopsy and surgical specimen.
Time Frame
Ki67 measurements will be done in the primary core biopsy (baseline), two weeks biopsy (done after two weeks of initial letrozole treatment) and the surgical specimen (which is around 7 months after start of initial letrozole treatment).
Title
Correlation between ER pathway activity at baseline, after two weeks letrozole and at surgery and clinical outcome.
Description
The ER pathway activity will be determined in the primary core biopsy, two weeks biopsy and surgical specimen and then correlated with clinical outcome. Activity will be determined using a Bayesian network model of the ER transcriptional program, which interprets the pathway target genes' mRNA levels (from Affymetrix HG-U133Plus2.0 arrays) and infers a probability that the ER pathway is active in a certain sample.
Time Frame
ER pathway activity will measured in the primary core biopsy (baseline), two weeks biopsy (done after two weeks of initial letrozole treatment) and the surgical specimen (which is around 7 months after start of initial letrozole treatment).
Title
Difference in pathologic response (pCR and response according to Miller and Payne) between the randomized study arms.
Description
The pathologic response will be determined in the surgical specimen of the patients in the randomized study arms where after the difference between the two groups can be determined.
Time Frame
pCR and response according to Miller and Payne will be determined in the surgical specimen, which is around 7 months after start of initial letrozole treatment.
Title
Change in tumor biology and biomarkers (ER, PR, HER2, Rb, Ki67) at baseline, after 2 weeks letrozole and at surgery.
Description
Tumor biology and biomarkers will be determined in the primary core biopsy, two weeks biopsy and surgical specimen, where after the change in tumor biology and biomarkers over time can be determined.
Time Frame
Tumor biology and biomarkers will be assessed in the primary core biopsy (baseline), two weeks biopsy (done after two weeks of initial letrozole treatment) and the surgical specimen (which is around 7 months after start of initial letrozole treatment).
Title
Toxicity according to NCI CTCAE v4.03 all grades and grade III/IV.
Description
Toxicities are graded according to NCI CTCAE v4.03.
Time Frame
Toxicity will be assessed from start treatment up to 30 days following the last dose of treatment.
Title
Correlation of tumor measurements between standard MRI (using RECIST 1.1) and palpation (largest diameter in cm) at baseline, after AC/before T or 8 weeks of definitive neoadjuvant therapy and pre-surgery.
Description
The correlation of tumor measurements between MRI and palpation will be determined at three different time points.
Time Frame
Tumor measurements (MRI and palpation) will be performed at baseline, after AC/before T or 8 weeks of definitive neoadjuvant therapy and pre-surgery (which is around 7 months after start of initial letrozole treatment).
Title
Descriptive analysis of event free survival (EFS) at 3 and 5 years.
Description
EFS is defined as the time from randomization to the first date of local, regional, or distant relapse, second primary invasive breast cancer including contralateral breast cancer, progression according to RECIST 1.1 or death due to any cause which ever occurred first.
Time Frame
EFS will be determined after 3 and 5 years.
Title
Descriptive analysis of overall survival (OS) at 3 and 5 years.
Description
OS is defined as the time from randomization to date of death.
Time Frame
Time Frame: OS will be determined after 3 and 5 years.
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Change in ERα DNA binding signatures (Chip-seq) between baseline and after 2 weeks letrozole.
Description
ERα DNA binding will be determined in the primary core biopsy and two weeks biopsy, where after the change in these measurements over time can be determined.
Time Frame
ERα DNA binding signatures will be assessed in the primary core biopsy (baseline) and the two weeks biopsy (done after two weeks of initial letrozole treatment).
Title
Change in gene expression profiles (RNA-seq) between baseline and after 2 weeks letrozole.
Description
Gene expression profiling will be determined in the primary core biopsy and two weeks biopsy, where after the change in these measurements over time can be determined.
Time Frame
Gene expression profiles will be assessed in the primary core biopsy (baseline) and the two weeks biopsy (done after two weeks of initial letrozole treatment).

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Postmenopausal women presenting with histological proven (core biopsy material) hormone receptor positive (ER≥50%, PR any), HER2 negative, stage II/ III breast cancer. Measurable disease (breast and/or lymph nodes) WHO 0-2 Adequate bone marrow function (within 4 weeks prior to registration): WBC≥3.0x109/l, neutrophils ≥1.5 x 109/l, platelets ≥100 x 109/l Adequate liver function (within 4 weeks prior to registration): bilirubin ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal (UNL) range, ALAT and/or ASAT ≤2.5 x UNL, Alkaline Phosphatase ≤5 x UNL Adequate renal function (within 4 weeks prior to registration): the calculated creatinine clearance should be ≥50 ml/min Accessible for treatment and follow-up Written informed consent Inclusion criteria randomization specific: In order to be eligible to be randomized in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: Registration in the NEOLBC trial before 2 weeks biopsy Use of letrozole Outcome central Ki67 determination in two weeks biopsy available. Exclusion Criteria: Evidence of distant metastases (M1) Previous invasive breast cancer Prior chemotherapy, radiation therapy or hormonal therapy with the exception of patients who received letrozole ≤ 14 days (+ max. 4 days) prior to registration and who are still on letrozole. Previous malignancy within 5 years, with exception of a history of a previous basal cell carcinoma of the skin or pre-invasive carcinoma of the cervix. Peripheral neuropathy > grade 2, whatever the cause Serious other diseases as infections (hepatitis B, C and HIV), recent myocardial infarction, clinical signs of cardiac failure or clinically significant arrhythmias or on screening, any of the following cardiac parameters: bradycardia (heart rate <50 at rest) or QTcF ≥450 msec. Known hypersensitivity reaction to any of the components of the treatment (peanuts, soy) Currently receiving warfarin or other coumarin derived anti-coagulant, for treatment, prophylaxis or otherwise. Therapy with heparin, low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), or fondaparinux is allowed. Currently receiving any of the following substances and cannot be discontinued 7 days prior to randomisation: Known strong inducers or inhibitors of CYP3A4/5, including grapefruit, grapefruit hybrids, pummelo's, star-fruit, pomegranate and Seville oranges. That have a known risk to prolong the QT interval or induce Torsades de Pointes. That have a narrow therapeutic window and are predominantly metabolized through CYP3A4/5. Herbal preparations/medications, dietary supplements. Medical or psychological condition which in the opinion of the investigator would not permit the patient to complete the study or sign meaningful informed consent.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Judith R Kroep, MD PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Leiden University Medical Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Sabine C Linn, Prof. MD
Organizational Affiliation
NKI-AvL
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Gerrit-Jan Liefers, MD PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Leiden University Medical Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
A. E van Leeuwen-Stok, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
BOOG Study Center
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
City
's-Hertogenbosch
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Ziekenhuisgroep Twente
City
Almelo
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Ziekenhuis Amstelland
City
Amstelveen
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Nederlands Kanker Instituut - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
City
Amsterdam
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis
City
Amsterdam
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Gelre Ziekenhuizen
City
Apeldoorn
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Amphia Ziekenhuis
City
Breda
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Stichting Reinier Haga Groep (Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis)
City
Delft
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Haaglanden Medisch Centrum
City
Den Haag
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
HAGA Ziekenhuis
City
Den Haag
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Stichting Deventer Ziekenhuisgroep
City
Deventer
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Catharina Ziekenhuis
City
Eindhoven
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Maxima Medisch Centrum
City
Eindhoven
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Groene Hart Ziekenhuis
City
Gouda
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Spaarne Gasthuis
City
Haarlem
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Ziekenhuis St. Jansdal
City
Harderwijk
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Tergooi Ziekenhuizen
City
Hilversum
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Westfriesgasthuis
City
Hoorn
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Leiden University Medical Center
City
Leiden
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht
City
Maastricht
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis
City
Nijmegen
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Laurentius Ziekenhuis
City
Roermond
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Bravis Ziekenhuis
City
Roosendaal
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Antonius Ziekenhuis
City
Sneek
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Ziekenhuis Rivierenland
City
Tiel
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Elisabeth Tweesteden Ziekenhuis
City
Tilburg
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
VieCuri Medisch Centrum
City
Venlo
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix
City
Winterswijk
Country
Netherlands
Facility Name
Isala
City
Zwolle
Country
Netherlands

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided
Links:
URL
https://www.boogstudycenter.nl/studie/286/neolbc.html
Description
Information NEOLBC study on BOOG website (sponsor).

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