Testing a new oral medication for metastatic breast cancer

Ph 1/1b/2 Multicenter, Open-Label, FIH Dose Esc & Dose Exp Study to Assess Safety and Tolerability of Orally Administered PMD-026 as a Single Agent and in Combination in Patients With Metastatic or Locally Advanced (Inoperable) RSK2+ Breast Cancer

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Phoenix Molecular Designs · NCT04115306

This study is testing a new oral medication for people with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer to see if it works better when combined with a standard treatment they’ve already had.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment61 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorPhoenix Molecular Designs Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations11 sites (Gilbert, Arizona and 10 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04115306 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and tolerability of PMD-026, a targeted oral agent, in patients with metastatic breast cancer. It specifically focuses on patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have previously been treated with a CDK4/6 inhibitor. The study will assess the effectiveness of PMD-026 in combination with fulvestrant, a standard endocrine therapy, to determine the optimal dosage and treatment regimen. Up to 20 patients will be enrolled to gather data on this combination therapy's impact on tumor progression.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include those with RSK2 positive, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who have previously received endocrine therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer or those who have not received prior endocrine therapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced breast cancer that is resistant to current therapies.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with similar targeted therapies in metastatic breast cancer, indicating potential for success with this approach.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria, Combination with fulvestrant (Part 3):

* RSK2 positive from available archival or fresh tumor tissue (FFPE).
* Histologically or cytologically diagnosed HR+, HER2-
* ESR1 wild type
* Diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the breast with evidence of either locally advanced disease not amendable to resection or radiation with curative intent or metastatic disease not amendable to curative therapy
* Must be appropriate candidates for endocrine therapy
* Previously received at least 1 line of endocrine therapy for MBC or had recurrence while on adjuvant endocrine therapy for locally advanced breast cancer
* Discontinued endocrine therapy at least 15 days prior to first dose of PMD-026
* At least 1 measurable target lesion as defined by RECIST v1.1
* Progression on or after treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor in combination with endocrine therapy inhibitor in the locally advanced or metastatic setting
* Adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal function as assessed by laboratory parameters
* Toxicity related to prior therapy resolved to at least Grade 1 (alopecia excepted) or to at least Grade 2 with prior approval of the Medical Monitor

Exclusion Criteria, Combination with fulvestrant (Part 3):

* Prior chemotherapy
* ESR1 mutations
* ≤14 days from biological or investigational therapy
* Presence of visceral crisis or uncontrolled visceral disease for which chemotherapy would be indicated
* Central nervous system metastases, unless appropriately treated and neurologically stable
* History of leptomeningeal metastases
* Active, uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infection(s) requiring systemic therapy
* Known hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection
* Known HIV-positive with CD4+ cell counts \<350 cells/μL
* Known HIV-positive with a history of an AIDS-defining opportunistic infection
* History of clinically significant cardiovascular abnormalities, including QTcF interval \>460 msec (using Fridericia's formula)

Where this trial is running

Gilbert, Arizona and 10 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Metastatic Breast Cancerinvasive breast cancerPR-negative breast cancerHER2-negative breast cancerBreast cancerBreast malignancybreast malignanciesmetastatic breast cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.