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Retrospective Study of 2nd-line Therapies After CDK4/6i + Hormonal Therapy in HR+/HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer

Multicenter Retrospective Observational (Descriptive) Study of Second-line Therapies After Progression to CDK4/6i in Association With Hormone Therapy, in Patients With HR+/HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer (HERMIONE 13)

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05173103
Acronym
HERMIONE-13
Enrollment
254
Registered
2021-12-29
Start date
2021-09-24
Completion date
2024-12-30
Last updated
2025-07-25

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Conditions

Advanced Breast Cancer, HER2-negative Breast Cancer, Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Carcinoma

Keywords

advanced breast cancer, hormonal therapy, CDK 4/6 inhibitors

Brief summary

Description of the choices for second line treatment, in the normal clinical practice of the centers adhering to the Hermione Network, in patients affected by advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer who progressed after CDK4/6i in association with hormonal therapy.

Detailed description

Multicenter retrospective observational study, describing therapeutic choices as second-line treatment in patients with HR + / HER2- advanced breast cancer in a real world setting, in centers adhering to the Hermione Network. The study involves the analysis of patients with HR + / HER2- advanced breast cancer treated in second line after initial treatment failure with aromatase inhibitor or Fulvestrant + CDK4 / 6i (Palbociclib, Ribociclib or Abemaciclib). Data will be collected from 150 patients with at least one radiological re-evaluation of disease during 2nd-line treatment from 01 January 2016 until 31 December 2020. List of collected information: Patients' characteristics (gender, age at diagnosis, menopausal state); Disease definition at diagnosis (stage, tumour histology, hormonal status); Surgery (date of surgery, type of surgical approach); Neo-adjuvant treatment; Adjuvant treatment; Date of first relapse (and time since the end of adjuvant therapy); Locations of metastases, Biopsy of metastases, Hormonal receptor status; First-line treatment, hormonal therapy, Best response, Cause of treatment end; Second-line treatment, Best response (radiological re-evaluation), Toxicity, Cause of treatment end. Demographics, baseline characteristics (including tumor characteristics) and treatment information will be summarized descriptively. The categorical variables will be presented in the form of frequencies and percentages, while the continuous variables will be presented by mean, standard deviation and minimum and maximum values. A logistic model will be used for the analysis of clinical benefit (categorical variable), while for the analysis of time-to-event indicators a proportional hazard model will be used. For both analyses, the optimal model will be chosen with the method of backward selection. A threshold value of 5% will be used to include predictive variables in the model. The estimates derived by the final models will be evaluated using a penalized model for the evaluation of maximal probability, according to the Firth approach.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

University of Milano Bicocca
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* age\> 18 years * female sex * Performance Status (ECOG) 0-2; * hormonal-receptor positive breast cancer (Estrogen and / or Progesterone positive), HER2 negative, with evidence of stage IV / locally advanced inoperable disease * Radiologically documented progression in 1st line treatment with Hormonal Therapy (Aromatase inhibitor / Fulvestrant) + CDK4-6i (Palbociclib / Ribociclib / Abemaciclib) * Execution of at least one subsequent therapeutic line chosen by the clinician, with at least one radiological re-evaluation during this treatment by 31 December 2020. * Radiologically measurable or evaluable lesions * Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

* age \<18 years * previous neoplastic pathology, within 5 years of the last active treatment * Previous chemotherapy treatments, with biological or endocrine therapies for advanced disease, different from first-line therapy with OT + CDK4 / 6i

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Description of the choices for second line treatment in patients affected by advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer who progressed after CDK4/6i in association with hormonal therapy.Entire study duration, approximately 12 monthsDescription of the choices for second line treatment, in the normal clinical practice of the centers adhering to the Hermione Network, in patients affected by advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer who progressed after CDK4/6i in association with hormonal therapy.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
response rateEntire study duration, approximately 12 monthsradiological response rate according to RECIST criteria, classified as CR (Complete Response), PR (Partial Response), SD (Stable Disease), PD (Progressive Disease)
Survival Post Progressionfrom date of treatment beginning until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, assessed up to 72 monthssurvival evaluated from from date of treatment beginning until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause
progression by location (visceral versus non-visceral).from date of treatment beginning until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, assessed up to 72 monthstime from the date second-line treatment beginning to the date of disease progression or death from any cause, stratified according to visceral versus non-visceral diseaes
progression-free survivalfrom date of treatment beginning until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, assessed up to 72 monthstime from the start of treatment to evidence of disease progression or death
Physician's reasons for treatment choice in real world experienceEntire study duration, approximately 12 monthsEvaluation of the physician's reasons for treatment choice of the second-line therapy after progression to CDK4 / 6i associated with hormonal therapy
Predictive factors of responseEntire study duration, approximately 12 monthsEvaluation of predictive factors of response through the comparison of four variables according to AIC e R2 criteria
Drug toxicitiesEntire study duration, approximately 12 monthsEvaluation of drug related toxicities listed according to the different therapeutic options

Countries

Italy

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026