Combining Alisertib with Endocrine Therapy for Advanced Breast Cancer
Official title: A Phase 2 Study of Alisertib in Combination With Endocrine Therapy in Patients With HR+, HER2-negative Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer
Run by Puma Biotechnology, Inc. · NCT06369285 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if adding a targeted therapy called alisertib to hormone treatment can help people with advanced breast cancer who haven’t responded to previous hormone therapies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 225 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Puma Biotechnology, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 53 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 52 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 19, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06369285 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with confirmed HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who have progressed after at least two prior endocrine therapies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with chemotherapy treatment in the recurrent or metastatic setting may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of alisertib, a targeted therapy, when used alongside endocrine therapy in patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. Participants must have previously progressed on at least two lines of endocrine therapy. The study aims to determine the optimal dose of alisertib and assess its safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics, while also identifying specific patient subgroups that may benefit the most from this combination treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for patients with advanced breast cancer who have limited treatment choices.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored similar combinations of targeted therapies and endocrine treatments, showing promising results, but this specific approach is still being evaluated.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥18 years at signing of informed consent. * Pathology-confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer with evidence of recurrent or metastatic disease not amenable to curative therapy. * Progression on or after treatment with at least two prior lines of endocrine therapy in the recurrent or metastatic setting. a. If metastatic disease recurrence occurs during or within six months of discontinuing adjuvant endocrine therapy, then that endocrine therapy will count as one line of prior therapy. * Participants must have received a CDK4/6i in combination with endocrine therapy in the recurrent or metastatic setting. * HR-positive and HER2-negative tumor status reported per local laboratory testing. HR and HER2 testing must be performed consistent with current American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists (ASCO/CAP) or European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: * Treatment with chemotherapy in the recurrent or metastatic setting, including antibody drug conjugates with a chemotherapeutic payload. * Prior treatment with an Aurora Kinase A (AURKA) specific-targeted or pan-Aurora-targeted agent, including alisertib, in any setting. Note: There are additional inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria.
Where it's running
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Alabama Oncology
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Beverly Hills Cancer Center
Beverly Hills, California, United States Recruiting -
MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
Fountain Valley, California, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope at Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
Irvine, California, United States Recruiting -
LA Cancer Network
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
Show 44 more locations
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UCLA Department of Medicine - Hematology/Oncology
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting -
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Cancer Specialists of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
University of Illinois Cancer Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
University of Minnesota, Masonic Cancer Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Missouri Cancer Associates
Columbia, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Saint Luke's Cancer Institute
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Oncology Hematology Associates
Springfield, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Cancer Care Specialists
Reno, Nevada, United States Recruiting -
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York, United States Recruiting -
UNC Hospitals, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
The Ohio State University, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Taylor Cancer Research Center
Maumee, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Alliance Cancer Specialists
Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
University of Pennsylvania, Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
University of Pittsburgh (UPMC)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Tennessee Oncology, Greco-Hainsworth Center for Research
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Texas Oncology
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Virginia Cancer Institute
Richmond, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil (IPO Lisboa)
Lisbon, Portugal Recruiting -
Fundação Champalimaud
Lisbon, Portugal Recruiting -
Hospital CUF Descobertas
Lisbon, Portugal Recruiting -
Instituto Português Oncologia Do Porto
Porto, Portugal Recruiting -
Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis
Alicante, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario de Cruces
Barakaldo, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron
Barcelona, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Clínico de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario de Basurto
Bilbao, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital San Pedro de Alcántara
Cáceres, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital San Cecilio
Granada, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario Juan Ramon Jimenez
Huelva, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario de Jaén
Jaén, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova
Lleida, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz
Madrid, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío
Seville, Spain Recruiting
+3 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Puma Biotechnology, Inc. Clinical Operations Senior Director
- Email: ClinicalTrials@pumabiotechnology.com
- Phone: 424-248-6500
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.