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Prognostic Impact of the Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) in the Treatment of First-line Metastatic or Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Treated With CDK4/6 Inhibitor.

Prognostic Impact of the Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) in the Treatment of First-line Metastatic or Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Treated With CDK4/6 in

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05303129
Acronym
PEPSI
Enrollment
165
Registered
2022-03-31
Start date
2022-05-27
Completion date
2024-12-17
Last updated
2026-06-11

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Conditions

Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer

Keywords

CDK4/6, lymphocyte typing, Neutrophil/Lymphocyte ratio (NLR)

Brief summary

The impact of the inflammatory microenvironment in predicting the benefit of a CDK4/6 inhibitor in the treatment of locally advanced or first line metastatic breast cancer has not yet been studied. We propose a multicenter prospective study to confirm the prognostic value of pre-therapy NLR on progression-free survival of patients initiating treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor combined with hormonal therapy for locally advanced or metastatic HR-pos / HER2-neg breast cancer. We will also evaluate other markers of inflammation and their prognostic and predictive value for a better response to CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy in combination with hormone therapy in these patients. Specific blood tests (lymphocyte typing) will be performed during treatment with CDK4/6.

Detailed description

The impact of the inflammatory microenvironment in predicting the benefit of a CDK4/6 inhibitor in the treatment of locally advanced or first line metastatic breast cancer has not yet been studied. We propose a multicenter prospective study to confirm the prognostic value of pre-therapy NLR on progression-free survival of patients initiating treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor combined with hormonal therapy for locally advanced or metastatic HR-pos / HER2-neg breast cancer. We will also evaluate other markers of inflammation and their prognostic and predictive value for a better response to CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy in combination with hormone therapy in these patients. Specific blood tests (lymphocyte typing) will be performed during treatment with CDK4/6.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALBlood sampling

Blood sampling for Lymphocyte typing (Neutrophil/Lymphocyte ratio (NLR), CD4+ and CD8+ lymphocyte counts )

Sponsors

Centre Francois Baclesse
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Patients with locally advanced or metastatic HR-positive, Her2-negative breast cancer * Patients who are scheduled to receive first-line metastatic CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy in combination with hormone therapy as per the marketing authorization * Patients who have not received previous anti-neoplastic therapies for metastatic or advanced disease (chemotherapy, targeted therapy or hormonal therapy). However, it will be possible to have initiated 1st line hormonal therapy within 4 to 6 weeks prior to inclusion. * Prior radiotherapy allowed even in metastatic disease. In case of radiotherapy treatment, side effects attributable to the treatment must be resolved. * Postmenopausal patients or patients with suppressed ovarian function * Patient with measurable or non-measurable disease (according to RECIST v1.1 criteria) * Adequate organ and marrow function to allow prescription of CDK 4/6 inhibitor therapy * Age of Patient ≥ 18 years * Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, biologic tests and other trial procedures including assessments requested for inclusion * Patient affiliated with a social security plan * Informed consent signed prior to any specific study-related procedures

Exclusion criteria

* Men (no marketing authorization for CDK4/6 inhibitors in men in France) * Previous systemic treatment for metastatic disease (chemotherapy, hormone therapy, etc.) * Previous treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor (adjuvant or for metastatic disease) * Locally advanced or relapsed breast cancer for which curative treatment would be considered * Her2-positive tumor status on either the primary or relapsed tumor as defined by ASCO criteria * Patient with advanced, symptomatic visceral extension who may be at risk for a potentially fatal short-term complication ("visceral crisis") and who requires treatment with chemotherapy * Patients who are deprived of their liberty, under guardianship, or subject to a legal protection measure or who are unable to express their consent * Patients who cannot undergo the trial follow-up for geographical, social or psychopathological reasons

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Progression-free Survival RateAt 12 months after initiation of CDK 4/6 treatmentProgression-free survival rate according to the Neutrophil/Lymphocyte (NLR) ratio. NLR cut-off set at 2.53

Countries

France

Baseline characteristics

Characteristic
Age, Continuous66 years
CDK 4/6 treatment type
Abemaciclib
53 Participants
CDK 4/6 treatment type
Palbociclib
23 Participants
CDK 4/6 treatment type
Ribociclib
87 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
163 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
2 / 165
other
Total, other adverse events
159 / 165
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 165

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jun 12, 2026