This is a single-arm, phase II study examining elacestrant in the adjuvant treatment of patients with ER+ breast cancer who test positive for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) during the screening period of the trial. Our trial will proceed in three separate phases: screening, treatment, and follow-up.
This is a single-arm, phase II study examining elacestrant in the adjuvant treatment of patients with ER+ breast cancer who test positive for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) during the screening period of the trial. Patients with ER+ breast cancer anatomic stage IIB or III at diagnosis who are at least five years from diagnosis and have completed intended course of adjuvant endocrine therapy and are currently off endocrine therapy will be screened with ctDNA testing. Patients who test positive for ctDNA during the screening phase will receive treatment with elacestrant for one year and continue ctDNA testing and imaging with CT scans every three months. During the follow-up period, patients in the study will continue to be ctDNA tested every six months and monitored for one year. If patients remain ctDNA positive at the completion of 12 months of study treatment, since they remain at increased risk of recurrence, they can choose to continue for an additional 12 months for a maximum of 24 months, they may also resume standard endocrine therapy or continue with standard of care surveillance during follow up.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Administration of elacestrant will follow the FDA approved dose and schedule for patients with ER+ metastatic breast cancer. Elacestrant 345 mg will be administered orally once daily for 12 cycles or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The pills shall be administered with food (to reduce nausea and vomiting) at approximately the same time each day, and the prescription will be provided with the standard "Swallow tablets whole; do not chew, crush, or split" warning label.
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
RECRUITINGAssessing Elacestrant's Impact on ctDNA Clearance in ER+HER2- Breast Cancer Patients
This study evaluates whether treatment with elacestrant improves the clearance of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in patients with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer. Patients included in the study have detectable ctDNA in their plasma but show no evidence of metastatic disease on imaging, and the results will be compared against historical control data.
Time frame: Every 3 months during the treatment phase and at 3-month intervals for 12 months following the end of treatment
Investigating Elacestrant's Effect on 18-Month Invasive Disease-Free Survival in ER+HER2- Breast Cancer Patients
To determine whether treatment with elacestrant improves the 18-month invasive disease-free survival rate in patients with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer. The study focuses on patients with detectable circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in their plasma but who have no observable metastatic disease on imaging, comparing the outcomes to historical controls.
Time frame: From the start of treatment through 18 months post-initiation of treatment
Incidence of ctDNA Positivity in Screened ER+HER2- Breast Cancer Patients
To estimate the incidence rate of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) positivity among patients screened for the study who have estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer.
Time frame: At baseline screening prior to treatment
Proportion of Patients with Metastatic Disease at First Positive ctDNA Result
This secondary outcome measure estimates the proportion of patients who present with clinically apparent metastatic disease (evident on imaging) at the time of their first positive ctDNA result.
Time frame: From baseline screening through the first positive ctDNA detection, up to 12 months
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Time to Relapse Between First Positive ctDNA and Clinical Recurrence of Metastatic Disease
To assess the duration between the first detection of positive ctDNA and the clinical recurrence of metastatic disease, as confirmed by imaging.
Time frame: From the first positive ctDNA detection through clinical recurrence, up to 24 months
Association of ctDNA Clearance with Recurrence-Free Survival and Overall Survival
To evaluate whether clearance of ctDNA is associated with improved recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) in ER+HER2- breast cancer patients
Time frame: From baseline through 36 months post-treatment initiation
Safety, Tolerability, and Adherence to Elacestrant Treatment Protocol
To assess the safety and tolerability of the elacestrant treatment, as well as patients' adherence to the treatment protocol.
Time frame: From baseline through the end of the treatment phase, up to 18 months
Patient-Reported Outcomes, Fear of Recurrence and Anxiety Levels During Elacestrant Treatment
To evaluate global patient-reported outcomes , fear of recurrence and anxiety levels during the elacestrant treatment phase.
Time frame: From baseline through the end of the treatment phase, assessed every 3 months up to 18 months
Assessing AmDTx-MBCS' Impact on Decreasing Fear of Recurrence Scores
AmDTx-MBCS is a mobile health platform that combines psychoeducation, mindfulness/meditation, and cognitive based therapy practices. Investigators will evaluate the effect of AmDTx-MBCS on global patient-reported outcomes , fear of recurrence and anxiety levels during the elacestrant treatment phase.
Time frame: Participation in the application will be offered at the first screening visit. Fear of recurrence will be assessed from baseline through the end of the treatment phase, assessed every 3 months up to 18 months.
Diet and Physical Activity Levels in Breast Cancer Patients
To assess self reported diet and physical activity levels among screened participants via Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ) questionnaires.
Time frame: At the first screening visit only