Fulvestrant With or Without Ganetespib in HR+ Breast Cancer

Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01560416
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Ganetespib is a drug that may stop cancer cells from growing. This drug has been used in other research studies and laboratory experiments. It has also been studied in phase I trials, where the appropriate dosing has been determined. Ganetespib is considered an "HSP90 inhibitor". By blocking HSP90, ganetespib is thought to reduce the ability of cancer cells to become resistant to treatment.

Fulvestrant is a hormonal therapy that works by attaching to estrogen receptors. In doing so, it can block the effect of estrogen on cancer cells. In addition, fulvestrant causes a decrease in the number of estrogen receptors. Fulvestrant is a drug that is approved by the FDA for treatment of metastatic, hormone receptor positive breast cancer, based upon the results of phase III clinical trials.

In the laboratory, adding ganetespib to fulvestrant appears to improve its effectiveness. It is not known whether this is true in humans. In this research study, we are evaluating the effect of the addition of ganetespib to fulvestrant in participants with hormone receptor-positive, metastatic breast cancer.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Detailed Description

Because no one knows which of the study options is best, you will be "randomized" into one of the study groups: Arm A: Fulvestrant or Arm B: Fulvestrant plus Ganetespib. You will have a one-third chance of being placed in Arm A and a two-thirds chance of being placed in Arm B.

If you are initially placed in Arm A but your disease progresses, you will have the option of receiving the combination of fulvestrant plus ganetespib as part of Arm C.

You will undergo the following procedures during the research study: study drug(s), blood tests, clinical exams and scans/imaging tests.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
50 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description:
Participants were randomized 2:1 B Fulvestrant+Ganetespib:A FulvestrantParticipants were randomized 2:1 B Fulvestrant+Ganetespib:A Fulvestrant
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Randomized Phase II Study of Fulvestrant With or Without Ganetespib in Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive, Metastatic Breast Cancer
Study Start Date :
May 1, 2012
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jun 1, 2016
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 1, 2016

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: ARM A - Fulvestrant

Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression.

Drug: Fulvestrant
Other Names:
  • Faslodex
  • Active Comparator: Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib

    Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Arm B participants whose disease was at a minimum stable could elect to discontinue ganetespib after 6 cycles or stay on combination treatment until disease progression. Otherwise, Arm B participants taken off ganetespib for toxicity were to remain on single agent fulvestrant until disease progression.

    Drug: Fulvestrant
    Other Names:
  • Faslodex
  • Drug: Ganetespib
    Other Names:
  • STA9090
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Progression-Free Survival (PFS) [Disease was assessed radiographically every 2 cycles for year 1 and every 2-4 cycles longer-term. Participants in this study cohort were followed for survival up to 4 years from treatment end.]

      PFS based on Kaplan-Meier is defined as the time from study entry to the earliest documentation of disease progression (PD) or death. Participants alive without evidence of PD are censored at the date of last disease assessment. Participants who receive non-protocol anti-cancer therapy before disease progression are censored at time of last disease assessment.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Grade 3-4 Toxicity Rate [AEs were assessed every cycle on treatment (weeks 2-3 on cycle 1). Median treatment duration was 4 cycles/~4 months on each arm. Maximum treatment duration was 41 cycles (Arm A) and 42 cycles (Arm B) which approximates 38 months.]

      All grade 3-4 adverse events (AE) with treatment attribution of possibly, probably or definite based on NCI Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events version 4 (CTCAEv4) as reported on case report forms were counted to calculate the percentage of participants experiencing at least one treatment-related grade 3 or 4 AE of any type on treatment.

    2. Objective Response Rate (ORR) [Disease was assessed radiographically every 2 cycles for year 1 and every 2-4 cycles thereafter on treatment. Maximum treatment duration was 41 cycles (Arm A) and 42 cycles (Arm B) which approximates 38 months.]

      ORR was defined as the percentage of participants with measurable disease at baseline achieving complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on RECIST 1.1 criteria on treatment. Per RECIST 1.1 for target lesions: CR is complete disappearance of all target lesions and PR is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference baseline sum LD. PR or better overall response assumes at a minimum incomplete response/stable disease (SD) for the evaluation of non-target lesions and absence of new lesions.

    3. Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR) [Disease was assessed radiographically every 2 cycles for year 1 and every 2-4 cycles thereafter on treatment. Maximum treatment duration was 41 cycles (Arm A) and 42 cycles (Arm B) which approximates 38 months.]

      CBR was defined as the percentage of participants with measurable disease at baseline achieving complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) for 24 weeks or longer based on RECIST 1.1 criteria on treatment. Per RECIST 1.1 for target lesions: CR is complete disappearance of all target lesions and PR is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference baseline sum LD. PD is at least a 20% increase in sum LD of target lesions (smallest sum LD reference), new lesions, and/or unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions. Stable disease (SD) is defined as any condition not meeting the above criteria. SD needed to be a minimum 24 weeks in duration.

    4. Overall Survival (OS) [Participants were followed long-term for survival every 3 months from the end of treatment until death, lost to follow-up or up to 4 years from treatment end. Median survival follow-up was 28 months for the study cohort.]

      OS based on Kaplan-Meier is defined as the time from study entry to death or date last known alive or censored at date last known alive.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Histologically confirmed invasive breast cancer that is metastatic or unresectable locally advanced

    • Estrogen and/or progesterone receptor positive breast cancer

    • HER2 negative

    • Measurable disease is required (effective 4/30/14: all non-measurable [evaluable] disease slots have been filled)

    • Endocrine resistant breast cancer

    • May have received up to one prior line of chemotherapy for metastatic or unresectable locally advanced breast cancer

    • May have initiated bisphosphonate therapy prior to start of protocol therapy

    • Must be at least 2 weeks from prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy

    • ECOG performance status of 0 or 1

    • Availability of tissue block from initial breast cancer diagnosis and/or metastatic recurrence

    • For subjects with biopsy-accessible disease, must be willing to undergo a required on-treatment research biopsy

    • Adequate IV access

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Pregnant or breastfeeding

    • Prior treatment with HSP90 inhibitor

    • Prior treatment with fulvestrant

    • Concurrent treatment with commercial agents or other agents with the intent to treat the participant's malignancy

    • Untreated or progressive brain metastases

    • Pending visceral crisis, in the opinion of the treating investigator

    • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to fulvestrant or ganetespib

    • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness

    • Other malignancies within 3 years

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 DFCI at Faulkner Hospital Boston Massachusetts United States 02130
    2 Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts United States 02215
    3 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston Massachusetts United States 02215
    4 New Hampshire Oncology and Hematology, P.A. Concord New Hampshire United States 03301
    5 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill North Carolina United States 27599

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Nancy U Lin, MD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Nancy Lin, MD, Principal Investigator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01560416
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 11-477
    First Posted:
    Mar 22, 2012
    Last Update Posted:
    Jan 3, 2019
    Last Verified:
    Dec 1, 2018
    Keywords provided by Nancy Lin, MD, Principal Investigator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details Participants were enrolled between June 2012 and June 2015
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Arm/Group Description Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Arm B participants whose disease was at a minimum stable could elect to discontinue ganetespib after 6 cycles or stay on combination treatment until disease progression. Otherwise, Arm B participants taken off ganetespib for toxicity were to remain on single agent fulvestrant until disease progression.
    Period Title: Randomized Phase
    STARTED 15 35
    COMPLETED 8 35
    NOT COMPLETED 7 0
    Period Title: Randomized Phase
    STARTED 7 0
    COMPLETED 7 0
    NOT COMPLETED 0 0

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib Total
    Arm/Group Description Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Arm B participants whose disease was at a minimum stable could elect to discontinue ganetespib after 6 cycles or stay on combination treatment until disease progression. Otherwise, Arm B participants taken off ganetespib for toxicity were to remain on single agent fulvestrant until disease progression. Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 15 35 50
    Age (Count of Participants)
    <=18 years
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Between 18 and 65 years
    14
    93.3%
    29
    82.9%
    43
    86%
    >=65 years
    1
    6.7%
    6
    17.1%
    7
    14%
    Age (years) [Median (Full Range) ]
    Median (Full Range) [years]
    57
    52
    53
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    15
    100%
    34
    97.1%
    49
    98%
    Male
    0
    0%
    1
    2.9%
    1
    2%
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    Hispanic or Latino
    0
    0%
    1
    2.9%
    1
    2%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    15
    100%
    34
    97.1%
    49
    98%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    0
    0%
    2
    5.7%
    2
    4%
    White
    15
    100%
    30
    85.7%
    45
    90%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    1
    2.9%
    1
    2%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    2
    5.7%
    2
    4%
    Region of Enrollment (Count of Participants)
    United States
    15
    100%
    35
    100%
    50
    100%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
    Description PFS based on Kaplan-Meier is defined as the time from study entry to the earliest documentation of disease progression (PD) or death. Participants alive without evidence of PD are censored at the date of last disease assessment. Participants who receive non-protocol anti-cancer therapy before disease progression are censored at time of last disease assessment.
    Time Frame Disease was assessed radiographically every 2 cycles for year 1 and every 2-4 cycles longer-term. Participants in this study cohort were followed for survival up to 4 years from treatment end.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Arm/Group Description Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Arm B participants whose disease was at a minimum stable could elect to discontinue ganetespib after 6 cycles or stay on combination treatment until disease progression. Otherwise, Arm B participants taken off ganetespib for toxicity were to remain on single agent fulvestrant until disease progression.
    Measure Participants 15 35
    Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
    3.7
    3.6
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection ARM A - Fulvestrant, Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.79
    Comments
    Method Log Rank
    Comments
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Grade 3-4 Toxicity Rate
    Description All grade 3-4 adverse events (AE) with treatment attribution of possibly, probably or definite based on NCI Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events version 4 (CTCAEv4) as reported on case report forms were counted to calculate the percentage of participants experiencing at least one treatment-related grade 3 or 4 AE of any type on treatment.
    Time Frame AEs were assessed every cycle on treatment (weeks 2-3 on cycle 1). Median treatment duration was 4 cycles/~4 months on each arm. Maximum treatment duration was 41 cycles (Arm A) and 42 cycles (Arm B) which approximates 38 months.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib Arm A - Crossover Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Arm/Group Description Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Arm B participants whose disease was at a minimum stable could elect to discontinue ganetespib after 6 cycles or stay on combination treatment until disease progression. Otherwise, Arm B participants taken off ganetespib for toxicity were to remain on single agent fulvestrant until disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression.
    Measure Participants 15 35 7
    Number [percentage of participants]
    100
    666.7%
    100
    285.7%
    100
    200%
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Objective Response Rate (ORR)
    Description ORR was defined as the percentage of participants with measurable disease at baseline achieving complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on RECIST 1.1 criteria on treatment. Per RECIST 1.1 for target lesions: CR is complete disappearance of all target lesions and PR is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference baseline sum LD. PR or better overall response assumes at a minimum incomplete response/stable disease (SD) for the evaluation of non-target lesions and absence of new lesions.
    Time Frame Disease was assessed radiographically every 2 cycles for year 1 and every 2-4 cycles thereafter on treatment. Maximum treatment duration was 41 cycles (Arm A) and 42 cycles (Arm B) which approximates 38 months.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The analysis dataset is comprised of all enrolled participants.
    Arm/Group Title ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Arm/Group Description Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Arm B participants whose disease was at a minimum stable could elect to discontinue ganetespib after 6 cycles or stay on combination treatment until disease progression. Otherwise, Arm B participants taken off ganetespib for toxicity were to remain on single agent fulvestrant until disease progression.
    Measure Participants 15 35
    Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
    20.0
    133.3%
    14.3
    40.9%
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection ARM A - Fulvestrant, Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.68
    Comments
    Method Fisher Exact
    Comments
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)
    Description CBR was defined as the percentage of participants with measurable disease at baseline achieving complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) for 24 weeks or longer based on RECIST 1.1 criteria on treatment. Per RECIST 1.1 for target lesions: CR is complete disappearance of all target lesions and PR is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference baseline sum LD. PD is at least a 20% increase in sum LD of target lesions (smallest sum LD reference), new lesions, and/or unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions. Stable disease (SD) is defined as any condition not meeting the above criteria. SD needed to be a minimum 24 weeks in duration.
    Time Frame Disease was assessed radiographically every 2 cycles for year 1 and every 2-4 cycles thereafter on treatment. Maximum treatment duration was 41 cycles (Arm A) and 42 cycles (Arm B) which approximates 38 months.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The analysis dataset is comprised of all enrolled participants.
    Arm/Group Title ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Arm/Group Description Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Arm B participants whose disease was at a minimum stable could elect to discontinue ganetespib after 6 cycles or stay on combination treatment until disease progression. Otherwise, Arm B participants taken off ganetespib for toxicity were to remain on single agent fulvestrant until disease progression.
    Measure Participants 15 35
    Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
    33.3
    222%
    34.3
    98%
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Overall Survival (OS)
    Description OS based on Kaplan-Meier is defined as the time from study entry to death or date last known alive or censored at date last known alive.
    Time Frame Participants were followed long-term for survival every 3 months from the end of treatment until death, lost to follow-up or up to 4 years from treatment end. Median survival follow-up was 28 months for the study cohort.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The analysis dataset is comprised of all enrolled participants.
    Arm/Group Title ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Arm/Group Description Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Arm B participants whose disease was at a minimum stable could elect to discontinue ganetespib after 6 cycles or stay on combination treatment until disease progression. Otherwise, Arm B participants taken off ganetespib for toxicity were to remain on single agent fulvestrant until disease progression.
    Measure Participants 15 35
    Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
    25.9
    29.2

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame AEs were assessed every cycle on treatment (weeks 2-3 on cycle 1). Median treatment duration was 4 cycles/~4 months on each arm. Maximum treatment duration was 41 cycles (Arm A) and 42 cycles (Arm B) which approximates 38 months.
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib Arm A - Crossover Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Arm/Group Description Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Arm B participants whose disease was at a minimum stable could elect to discontinue ganetespib after 6 cycles or stay on combination treatment until disease progression. Otherwise, Arm B participants taken off ganetespib for toxicity were to remain on single agent fulvestrant until disease progression. Fulvestrant: 500 mg administered by intramuscular injection on days 1 and 15 of cycle 1, day 1 of cycle 2 and each subsequent cycle; cycle duration is 28 days Ganetespib: 200 mg/m2 administered intravenously on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28 day cycle Eligible participants on Arm A were allowed to crossover to Arm B upon disease progression. Treatment continued for Arm A participants until 2nd disease progression.
    All Cause Mortality
    ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib Arm A - Crossover Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 11/15 (73.3%) 15/35 (42.9%) 6/7 (85.7%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib Arm A - Crossover Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 2/15 (13.3%) 11/35 (31.4%) 0/7 (0%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Sinus Tachycardia 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Acute coronary syndrome 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Obstruction Gastric 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 2 0/7 (0%) 0
    Vomiting 0/15 (0%) 0 3/35 (8.6%) 7 0/7 (0%) 0
    Hemorrhoids 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Nausea 0/15 (0%) 0 3/35 (8.6%) 6 0/7 (0%) 0
    Duodenal ulcer 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 5 0/7 (0%) 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatic pain 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Infections and infestations
    Infections and infestations-other 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 2 0/7 (0%) 0
    Investigations
    Lipase Increased 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 2 0/7 (0%) 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Pain in extremity 1/15 (6.7%) 1 0/35 (0%) 0 0/7 (0%) 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Peripheral motor neuropathy 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Dizziness 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Vasovagal reaction 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnea 1/15 (6.7%) 1 0/35 (0%) 0 0/7 (0%) 0
    Cough 1/15 (6.7%) 1 0/35 (0%) 0 0/7 (0%) 0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Rash maculopapular 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 2 0/7 (0%) 0
    Vascular disorders
    Hematoma 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Thromboembolic event 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    ARM A - Fulvestrant Arm B - Fulvestrant+Ganetespib Arm A - Crossover Fulvestrant+Ganetespib
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 15/15 (100%) 35/35 (100%) 7/7 (100%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    anemia 0/15 (0%) 0 3/35 (8.6%) 3 0/7 (0%) 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Diarrhea 1/15 (6.7%) 1 34/35 (97.1%) 34 6/7 (85.7%) 6
    nausea 6/15 (40%) 6 22/35 (62.9%) 22 1/7 (14.3%) 1
    constipation 7/15 (46.7%) 7 8/35 (22.9%) 8 0/7 (0%) 0
    gastroesophageal reflux disease 2/15 (13.3%) 2 6/35 (17.1%) 6 0/7 (0%) 0
    gastrointestinal disorders-other 0/15 (0%) 0 5/35 (14.3%) 5 0/7 (0%) 0
    General disorders
    fatigue 9/15 (60%) 9 23/35 (65.7%) 23 2/7 (28.6%) 2
    pain 4/15 (26.7%) 4 8/35 (22.9%) 8 2/7 (28.6%) 2
    injection site reaction 4/15 (26.7%) 4 3/35 (8.6%) 3 0/7 (0%) 0
    non-cardiac chest pain 2/15 (13.3%) 2 3/35 (8.6%) 3 0/7 (0%) 0
    Infections and infestations
    infections and infestations-other 1/15 (6.7%) 1 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0
    Investigations
    aspartate aminotransferase increased 2/15 (13.3%) 2 5/35 (14.3%) 5 1/7 (14.3%) 1
    alanine aminotransferase increased 1/15 (6.7%) 1 4/35 (11.4%) 4 1/7 (14.3%) 1
    alkaline phosphatase increased 2/15 (13.3%) 2 2/35 (5.7%) 2 0/7 (0%) 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    anorexia 2/15 (13.3%) 2 5/35 (14.3%) 5 1/7 (14.3%) 1
    hypophosphatemia 0/15 (0%) 0 1/35 (2.9%) 1 1/7 (14.3%) 1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    back pain 2/15 (13.3%) 2 11/35 (31.4%) 11 0/7 (0%) 0
    pain in extremity 5/15 (33.3%) 5 8/35 (22.9%) 8 0/7 (0%) 0
    arthralgia 4/15 (26.7%) 4 4/35 (11.4%) 4 0/7 (0%) 0
    bone pain 6/15 (40%) 6 2/35 (5.7%) 2 0/7 (0%) 0
    neck pain 3/15 (20%) 3 2/35 (5.7%) 2 0/7 (0%) 0
    Nervous system disorders
    headache 3/15 (20%) 3 10/35 (28.6%) 10 0/7 (0%) 0
    peripheral sensory neuropathy 2/15 (13.3%) 2 4/35 (11.4%) 4 0/7 (0%) 0
    dysgeusia 2/15 (13.3%) 2 2/35 (5.7%) 2 0/7 (0%) 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    insomnia 2/15 (13.3%) 2 9/35 (25.7%) 9 2/7 (28.6%) 2
    anxiety 1/15 (6.7%) 1 6/35 (17.1%) 6 1/7 (14.3%) 1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    dyspnea 3/15 (20%) 3 6/35 (17.1%) 6 0/7 (0%) 0
    cough 1/15 (6.7%) 1 5/35 (14.3%) 5 0/7 (0%) 0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    rash acneiform 2/15 (13.3%) 2 3/35 (8.6%) 3 1/7 (14.3%) 1
    Vascular disorders
    hot flashes 6/15 (40%) 6 8/35 (22.9%) 8 0/7 (0%) 0
    hypertension 1/15 (6.7%) 1 2/35 (5.7%) 2 0/7 (0%) 0
    hematoma 1/15 (6.7%) 1 1/35 (2.9%) 1 0/7 (0%) 0

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

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    Certain Agreements

    All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Nancy Lin
    Organization Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Phone 617-632-2335
    Email Nancy_Lin@dfci.harvard.edu
    Responsible Party:
    Nancy Lin, MD, Principal Investigator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01560416
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 11-477
    First Posted:
    Mar 22, 2012
    Last Update Posted:
    Jan 3, 2019
    Last Verified:
    Dec 1, 2018