Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 75 Women only

Culmerciclib Rechallenge with Fulvestrant in HR-positive, HER2-negative Breast Cancer after Endocrine Therapy

Official title: A Phase II Clinical Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Culmerciclib Combined With Fulvestrant Compared to an Investigator-Selected CDK4/6 Inhibitor Combined With Fulvestrant in Patients With HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Who Have Progressed After First-Line Endocrine Therapy

Run by Fudan University · NCT07666555 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether adding Culmerciclib to fulvestrant works better than a CDK4/6 inhibitor plus fulvestrant for women with HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer whose initial endocrine therapy stopped working.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment98 (estimated)
SponsorFudan University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 6, 2026
Main results expectedJune 30, 2028
Study endsDecember 30, 2029
Registry record updatedJune 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT07666555 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Women aged 18–75 with advanced HR+/HER2− breast cancer that progressed after first-line endocrine therapy, and who meet specified prior CDK4/6 inhibitor exposure criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients without ER positivity, HER2 overexpression, or who do not meet prior therapy criteria may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a randomized, open-label, multicenter Phase II trial in adults with advanced HR+/HER2− breast cancer that progressed after prior CDK4/6 inhibitor–based therapy. Participants receive either Culmerciclib plus fulvestrant or an investigator-chosen CDK4/6 inhibitor plus fulvestrant. The study aims to compare efficacy and safety between the two regimens while monitoring adverse events and tolerability. Eligible patients have ER-positive, HER2-negative tumors and adequate performance status, with prior endocrine therapy exposure specified in the criteria. The trial will be conducted at Fudan Cancer Center in Shanghai and is led by Fudan University with no listed collaborators.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the regimen could offer an additional option for patients whose disease has progressed on initial endocrine therapy.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies with CDK4/6 inhibitors plus endocrine therapy have shown benefit; this trial explores Culmerciclib rechallenge as a new approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 1\) Female, ≥18 years old; ≤ 75years old 2)ECOG score 0-2; 3) Predicted survival ≥3 months;Patients with locally advanced and/or metastatic breast cancer confirmed by histopathology with positive ER expression and negative HER2 expression; 5) Enrolled subjects must meet one of the following criteria regarding prior endocrine therapy: i) Received CDK4/6 inhibitor combined with endocrine therapy as adjuvant endocrine therapy, experienced recurrence or progression during or within 1 year after completion of adjuvant CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy, and did not receive subsequent endocrine therapy; ii) Recurrence or progression more than 1 year after completion of adjuvant endocrine monotherapy, followed by progression after receiving CDK4/6 inhibitor combined with endocrine therapy as first-line salvage endocrine therapy; iii) Newly diagnosed locally advanced or metastatic disease, with disease progression after receiving CDK4/6 inhibitor combined with endocrine therapy as first-line salvage endocrine therapy; 6)Participants with recurrent or metastatic disease may receive rescue chemotherapy, ADC, or rescue endocrine therapy not exceeding first-line treatment; 7) The time interval between non-endocrine therapy should be ≥2 weeks; 8) At least one extracranial measurable lesion as defined by RECIST V1.1 criteria; 9) The functions of vital organs meet the requirements; 10) Fertile subjects must have a negative pregnancy test 7 days before starting treatment and must use an appropriate contraceptive method during treatment and for three months after completion of treatment; 11) The patient is fully informed and voluntarily signs the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1\) Previously diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer based on pathological testing; ; 2) Known allergy to the tested drug component; 3) inflammatory breast cancer at the time of screening; 4) pia meningeal metastasis confirmed by MRI or lumbar puncture; 5) Central nervous system metastasis confirmed by imaging; 6) To the best of the investigator's judgment, symptomatic visceral disease or any disease load or none is considered optimal Endocrine therapy options are not suitable for endocrine therapy; 7) Inability or unwillingness to swallow medication or receive intramuscular injections; 8) Gastrointestinal insufficiency or gastrointestinal disease (if not controlled) that may significantly affect study drug absorption Ulcerative disease, uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malabsorption syndrome or small intestine resection, etc.; 9) Patients with ascites, pleural effusion and pericardial effusion accompanied by clinical symptoms in the baseline period need drainage, or use it for the first time Patients with serous cavity drainage within 4 weeks before medication; 10) A history of immunodeficiency, including HIV positive, or other acquired or congenital immunodeficiency conditions, Or have a history of organ transplantation; 11) Other malignancies (cured basal cell carcinoma of the skin, carcinoma in situ of the cervix, and Thyroid cancer is excluded); 12) had undergone major surgical procedures or significant trauma within 4 weeks prior to the start of treatment, or was expected to undergo major surgery Surgical treatment; 13) Concomitant diseases that, in the investigator's judgment, seriously endanger patient safety or interfere with patient completion of the study (e.g.

Severe hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, co-active hepatitis B/C, and other activities Sexual infection); 14) Inability to understand or follow research instructions and requirements; 15) The researcher decides that it is not suitable to participate in this study

Where it's running

  • Fudan Cancer Center
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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