Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2

TRADE: Dose Escalation Tolerability of Abemaciclib in HR+ HER2- Early Stage Breast Cancer

United States90 participantsStarted 2023-10-05

Plain-language summary

In this research study, investigators are testing if a dose-increasing strategy for abemaciclib will have less side effects and be better tolerated than the standard dosage of abemaciclib for participants with early-stage high-risk hormone receptor positive breast cancer. The names of the study drugs involved in this study are: * Abemaciclib (CDK4 and CDK6 inhibitor) * Tamoxifen (Selective estrogen receptor modulator) * Anastrozole/Letrozole (Non-steroidal aromatase inhibitors) * Exemestane (steroidal aromatase inhibitor) * LHRH (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, or Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist)

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Exclusion criteria

-Individuals with a history of invasive breast cancer are not eligible unless they have been disease-free for a minimum of five years.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Composite Endpoint: Number of Participants With Abemaciclib Discontinuation for Any Reason, Abemaciclib Dose Reductions, or the Inability of Study Participants to Reach the Target Dose of Abemaciclib (Full Dose 150 mg BID) at 3 Months (12 Weeks)

Timeframe: 3 months (12 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06001762

SponsorDana-Farber Cancer Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-22

Results submitted2026-04-03

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