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Breast NeoplasmsPhase 3NCT02297438

A Study Of Palbociclib (PD-0332991) + Letrozole VS. Placebo+ Letrozole For 1st Line Treatment Of Asian Postmenopausal Women With ER+/HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer [PALOMA-4]

A Phase 3 study testing Palbociclib and Letrozole in people with Breast Neoplasms, run by Pfizer at 54 sites in 5 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The study is designed to compare the clinical benefit following treatment with letrozole in combination with Palbociclib versus letrozole in combination with placebo in Asian postmenopausal women with ER(+)/HER2(-) advanced breast cancer who have not received prior systemic anti cancer therapies for their… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Breast Neoplasms
What is being tested?
Palbociclib and Letrozole
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
340 participants
Where
54 sitesin 5 countries
Study dates
23 Mar 2015to 24 Feb 2025
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adult Asian women with locoregionally recurrent or metastatic disease not amenable to curative therapy
  • Confirmed diagnosis of ER positive breast cancer
  • No prior systemic anti-cancer therapy for advanced ER+ disease
  • Postmenopausal women
  • Measurable disease as per Response Evaluation Criterion in Solid Tumors [RECIST] or bone-only disease
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group [ECOG] 0-1
  • Adequate organ and marrow function
  • Patient must agree to provide tumor tissue

Who cannot join

  • Confirmed diagnosis of HER2 positive disease
  • Patients with advanced, symptomatic, visceral spread that are at risk of life threatening complication in the short term
  • Known uncontrolled or symptomatic CNS metastases
  • Prior neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with a non steroidal aromatase inhibitor (ie, anastrozole or letrozole) with disease recurrence while on or within 12 months of completing treatment
  • Prior treatment with any CDK 4/6 inhibitor

Trial locations and contacts

54 sites in 5 countries.

54 sites in 5 countries

China33 sites
  • Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Beijing, 100021

  • 307 Hospital of PLA

    Beijing, 100071

  • Beijing Cancer Hospital

    Beijing, 100142

  • Peking University Third Hospital/Department of Oncology

    Beijing, 100191

  • Chinese PLA General Hospital/Oncology

    Beijing, 100853

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College/Medical Oncology Department

    Bengbu, Anhui, 233004

  • The First Hospital of Jilin University

    Changchun, Jilin, 130021

  • Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital

    Changchun, Jilin, 130103

  • The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

    Changsha, Hunan, 410011

  • Hunan Provincial Tumor Hospital/Breast Internal Medicine Department

    Changsha, Hunan, 410013

  • West China Hospital of Sichuan University

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041

  • Oncology Department, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University, PLA

    Chongqing, 400037

  • Fujian Medical University Union Hospital/Medical Oncology Department

    Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001

  • Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060

  • Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center,Sun Yat-Sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060

  • Breast Tumor Center, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120

  • Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of College of Medicine, Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003

  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital of College of Medicine of Zhejiang University, Center for Oncology

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016

  • Zhejiang Cancer Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310022

  • Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital/Oncology Department

    Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University

    Hefei, Anhui, 230022

  • The Tumor Hospital of Yunnan Province

    Kunming, Yunnan, 650118

  • Jiangsu Cancer Hospital

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009

  • Jiangsu Province Hospital

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029

  • Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025

  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

    Shanghai, 200032

  • The First Hospital of China Medical University/Oncology Department

    Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001

  • Liaoning Province Cancer Hospital

    Shenyang, Liaoning, 110042

  • Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University

    Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011

  • Tianjin Cancer Hospital/Breast cancer department

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300060

  • Hubei Cancer Hospital

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430079

  • Henan Cancer Hospital

    Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008

Other trials in China

Taiwan8 sites
  • China Medical University Hospital

    Taichung, 40447

  • National Cheng Kung University Hospital / Internal Medicine

    Tainan, 704

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, 100

  • Mackay Memorial Hospital

    Taipei, 10449

  • Taipei Medical University Hospital/ Department of Surgery

    Taipei, 110

  • Taipei Veterans General Hospital/Surgery Department

    Taipei, 11217

  • Koo Foundation, Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center

    Taipei, 11259

  • Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital (Managed by Taipei Medical University )

    Taipei, 116

Other trials in Taiwan

Thailand7 sites
  • Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

    Bangkok, Ratchathevi, 10400

  • Oncology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital

    Bangkok, 10400

  • Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine,

    Bangkok, 10700

  • Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University

    Muang, Changwat Phitsanulok, 65000

  • Division of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Department of Radiology

    Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200

  • King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

    Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330

  • Chula Clinical Research Center (Chula CRC)

    Patumwan, Bangkok, 10330

Other trials in Thailand

Singapore4 sites
  • Raffles Cancer Centre

    Singapore, 188770

  • Parkway Cancer Centre

    Singapore, 258500

  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital

    Singapore, 308433

  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital

    Singapore, 308442

Other trials in Singapore

Hong Kong2 sites
  • Department of Clinical Oncology

    Hong Kong

  • Queen Mary Hospital

    Hong Kong

Other trials in Hong Kong

About this study

Official title: A MULTICENTER, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND PHASE 3 STUDY OF PALBOCICLIB (ORAL CDK 4/6 INHIBITOR) PLUS LETROZOLE VERSUS PLACEBO PLUS LETROZOLE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PREVIOUSLY UNTREATED ASIAN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN WITH ER (+), HER2 (-) ADVANCED BREAST CANCER

The study is designed to compare the clinical benefit following treatment with letrozole in combination with Palbociclib versus letrozole in combination with placebo in Asian postmenopausal women with ER(+)/HER2(-) advanced breast cancer who have not received prior systemic anti cancer therapies for their advanced/metastatic disease.

Being tested
Palbociclib, Letrozole, Placebo
Keywords
breast cancer, postmenopausal women, estrogen-receptor positive, HER2 negative, locoregionally recurrent, metastatic
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PalbociclibDrug

    Also called PD-0332991

    Palbociclib, 125mg, orally once daily on Day 1 to Day 21 of every 28-day cycle followed by 7 days off treatment

  • LetrozoleDrug

    Letrozole, 2.5mg, orally once daily (continuously)

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo, 125mg, orally once daily on Day 1 to Day 21 of every 28-day cycle followed by 7 days off treatment

  • LetrozoleDrug

    Letrozole, 2.5mg, orally once daily (continuously)

Study groups in NCT02297438
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Palbociclib + LetrozoleExperimentalPalbociclib, 125mg, orally once daily on Day 1 to Day 21 of every 28-day cycle followed by 7 days off treatment in combination with Letrozole, 2.5mg, orally once daily (continuously)
Receives: Drug: Palbociclib; Drug: Letrozole
Placebo + LetrozoleActive comparatorPlacebo, 125mg, orally once daily on Day 1 to Day 21 of every 28-day cycle followed by 7 days off treatment in combination with Letrozole, 2.5mg, orally once daily (continuously).
Receives: Drug: Placebo; Drug: Letrozole

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Based on Investigator's Assessment: Up to Primary Completion Date

    PFS was based on Kaplan-Meier estimates. PFS was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of the first documentation of objective progression of disease (PD) or death due to any cause in the absence of documented PD, whichever occurred first. PD is defined using Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.1) as a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target measurable lesions above the smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease in the sum is observed during therapy), with a minimum absolute increase of 5 mm. In this outcome measure, PFS was based on investigator's assessment.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

Secondary outcomes (23)
  1. Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Based on Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR): Up to Primary Completion Date

    PFS was based on Kaplan-Meier estimates. PFS was defined as time from the first dose of study treatment to the first documentation of objective tumor progression or to death due to any cause in the absence of documented progressive disease, whichever occurs first. In this outcome measure, PFS was based on BICR.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  2. Percentage of Participants With Objective Response (OR) Based on Investigator Assessment: Up to Primary Completion Date

    OR was defined as a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 recorded from randomization until disease progression or death due to any cause. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions with the exception of nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as greater than or equal to 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. In this outcome measure, OR was based on investigator assessment.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  3. Percentage of Participants With Objective Response (OR) Based on Investigator Assessment (Participants With Measurable Disease at Baseline): Up to Primary Completion Date

    OR was defined as a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 recorded from randomization until disease progression or death due to any cause. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions with the exception of nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as greater than or equal to 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. In this outcome measure, OR was based on investigator assessment.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  4. Percentage of Participants With Objective Response (OR) Based on Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR): Up to Primary Completion Date

    OR was defined as a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 recorded from randomization until disease progression or death due to any cause. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions with the exception of nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as greater than or equal to 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. In this outcome measure, OR was based on BICR.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  5. Percentage of Participants With Objective Response (OR) Based on Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) (Participants With Measurable Disease at Baseline): Up to Primary Completion Date

    OR was defined as a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 recorded from randomization until disease progression or death due to any cause. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions with the exception of nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as greater than or equal to 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. In this outcome measure, OR was based on BICR.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  6. Duration of Response (DOR) Based on Investigator Assessment (Participants With Objective Disease Response): Up to Primary Completion Date

    DOR was defined as the time from the first documentation of objective tumor response (complete response [CR] or partial response [PR]) to the first documentation of objective tumor progression or to death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. DOR data was censored on the date of the last tumor assessment on study for participants who did not have objective tumor progression and who did not die due to any cause while on study. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions with the exception of nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as greater than or equal to 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. In this outcome measure, DOR was based on investigator assessment.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  7. Duration of Response (DOR) Based on Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) (Participants With Objective Disease Response): Up to Primary Completion Date

    DOR was defined as the time from the first documentation of objective tumor response (complete response [CR] or partial response [PR]) to the first documentation of objective tumor progression or to death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. DOR data was censored on the date of the last tumor assessment on study for participants who did not have objective tumor progression and who did not die due to any cause while on study. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions with the exception of nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as greater than or equal to 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. In this outcome measure, DOR was based on BICR.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  8. Percentage of Participants With Disease Control/Clinical Benefit Response (DC/CBR) Based on Investigator Assessment: Up to Primary Completion Date

    DC/CBR was defined as CR, PR, or stable disease (SD) >=24 weeks according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1) recorded in the time period between randomization and disease progression or death to any cause. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions except for nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as >=30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. SD was defined as not qualifying for CR, PR, PD. PD is defined using RECIST v1.1 as a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target measurable lesions above the smallest sum observed, with a minimum absolute increase of 5 mm. In this outcome measure, DC/CBR was based on investigator assessment.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  9. Percentage of Participants With Disease Control/Clinical Benefit Response (DC/CBR) Based on Investigator Assessment (Participants With Measurable Disease at Baseline): Up to Primary Completion Date

    DC/CBR was defined as CR, PR, or stable disease (SD) >=24 weeks according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1) recorded in the time period between randomization and disease progression or death to any cause. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions except for nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as greater than or equal to 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. SD was defined as not qualifying for CR, PR, PD. PD is defined using RECIST v1.1 as a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target measurable lesions above the smallest sum observed, with a minimum absolute increase of 5 mm. In this outcome measure, DC/CBR was based on investigator assessment.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  10. Percentage of Participants With Disease Control/Clinical Benefit Response (DC/CBR) Based on Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR): Up to Primary Completion Date

    DC/CBR was defined as CR, PR, or stable disease (SD) >=24 weeks according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1) recorded in the time period between randomization and disease progression or death to any cause. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions except for nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as greater than or equal to 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. SD was defined as not qualifying for CR, PR, PD. PD is defined using RECIST v1.1 as a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target measurable lesions above the smallest sum observed, with a minimum absolute increase of 5 mm. In this outcome measure, DC/CBR was based on BICR.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  11. Percentage of Participants With Disease Control/Clinical Benefit Response (DC/CBR) Based on Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) (Participants With Measurable Disease at Baseline): Up to Primary Completion Date

    DC/CBR was defined as CR, PR, or stable disease (SD) >=24 weeks according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1) recorded in the time period between randomization and disease progression or death to any cause. CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions except for nodal disease. All target nodes must decrease to normal size (short axis <10 mm). No new lesions. The PR was defined as greater than or equal to 30% decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target measurable lesions. The short diameter was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No new lesions. SD was defined as not qualifying for CR, PR, PD. PD is defined using RECIST v1.1 as a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target measurable lesions above the smallest sum observed, with a minimum absolute increase of 5 mm. In this outcome measure, DC/CBR was based on BICR.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  12. Overall Survival (OS): Up to Primary Completion Date

    OS was defined as the time from date of randomization to date of death due to any cause. In the absence of confirmation of death, survival time was censored to last date the participant was known to be alive. OS was assessed using Kaplan-Meier methods.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  13. 1-Year, 2-Year and 3-Year Survival Probability: Up to Primary Completion Date

    OS was defined as the time from date of randomization to date of death due to any cause. In the absence of confirmation of death, survival time was censored to last date the participant was known to be alive. The 1-year survival probability was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method and a 2-sided 95% confidence interval (CI) for the log [-log(1 year survival probability)] was be calculated using a normal approximation, and then back transformed to give a CI for the 1-year survival probability itself. The 2-year, and 3-year survival probabilities were estimated similarly.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  14. Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (All Causalities): Up to Primary Completion Date

    An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. A serious AE (SAE) was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent are events between first dose of study drug and up to 28 days after last dose that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state. Participants were counted only once per treatment in each row.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  15. Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (Treatment Related): Up to Primary Completion Date

    An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. A serious AE (SAE) was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent are events between first dose of study drug and up to 28 days after last dose that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state. Relatedness to treatment was assessed by the investigator (Yes/No). Participants were counted only once per treatment in each row.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  16. Number of Participants With Postbaseline Laboratory Abnormalities of Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Grade 3 or 4 (Participants With Baseline Laboratory Abnormalities of CTCAE Grade <=2) - Hematology: Up to Primary Completion Date

    The laboratory results were graded according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) CTCAE v4.0 severity grade. Shift tables were provided to examine the distribution of laboratory toxicities. The following hematology parameters had met the criteria of CTCAE grade shift change from Grade <=2 at baseline to Grade 3 or 4 post baseline: neutrophils (absolute), white blood cells, platelets, anemia and hemoglobin increased.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  17. Number of Participants With Postbaseline Laboratory Abnormalities of Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events(CTCAE) Grade 3 or 4 (Participants With Baseline Laboratory Abnormalities of CTCAE Grade <=2) - Chemistry: Up to Primary Completion Date

    The laboratory results were graded according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) CTCAE v4.0 severity grade. Shift tables were provided to examine the distribution of laboratory toxicities. The following chemistry parameters had met the criteria of CTCAE grade shift change from Grade <=2 at baseline to Grade 3 or 4 post baseline: alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), bilirubin (total), creatinine, hypercalcemia, hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, hypermagnesemia, hypernatremia, hypoalbuminemia, hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hyponatremia.

    Measured: Randomization up to 65 months

  18. Trough Plasma Concentration of Palbociclib

    Summary of palbociclib trough concentrations.

    Measured: Pre-dose on Day 14 of Cycle 1 and Cycle 2

  19. Model Estimated Mean Changes From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast (FACT-B) Total Score: Up to Primary Completion Date

    The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT) is a modular approach to assess participant health related quality of life using a "core" set of questions (FACT-G) as well as a cancer site specific module. The FACT-G was a 27-item compilation of general questions divided into 4 domains: Physical Well Being, Social/Family Well Being, Emotional Well Being, and Functional Well Being. The FACT-B consists of the FACT-G (27 items) and a breast specific module: a 10-item instrument designed to assess participant concerns relating to breast cancer. For all questions, participants were asked to respond to a 5-level scale ranging from 0=Not at all to 4=Very much. FACT-B total score = FACT-G + Breast Cancer Subscale. As each of the items ranges from 0-4, the range of possible scores is 0-148, with 0 being the worst possible score and 148 the best. A positive change of the total score indicated improvement from baseline and a negative change indicated deterioration.

    Measured: Baseline up to Cycle 65 Day 1

  20. Model Estimated Mean Change From Baseline in Euro Quality of Life 5-Dimension Scale (EQ-5D) Index Scores: Up to Primary Completion Date

    The EQ-5D is a 6-item instrument designed to assess health status in terms of a single index value or utility score. It consists of 5 descriptors of current health state (mobility, self care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression); a participant was asked to rate each state on a 3 level scale (1=no problem, 2=some problem, and 3=extreme problem) with higher levels indicating greater severity/impairment.

    Measured: Baseline up to Cycle 65 Day 1

  21. Model Estimated Mean Change From Baseline in Euro Quality of Life (EQ) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Scores: Up to Primary Completion Date

    The EQ VAS recorded the participant's self rated questionnaire to assess generic health status on a scale from 0 (worst imaginable health state) to 100 (best imaginable health state). Published weights were available that allow for the creation of a single summary score.

    Measured: Baseline up to Cycle 65 Day 1

  22. Median Baseline Percent (%) Positive Cells for Ki67

    Archived formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) specimen from the original diagnostic tumor tissue was collected and sent to the sponsor-designated central laboratories for assessment of Ki67 associated with sensitivity and/or resistance to Palbociclib.

    Measured: Baseline

  23. Number of Participants With Detection in Estrogen Receptor (ER)

    Archived formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) specimen from the original diagnostic tumor tissue was collected and sent to the sponsor-designated central laboratories for assessment of ER associated with sensitivity and/or resistance to Palbociclib.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Nov 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start23 Mar 2015
  3. Primary completion31 Aug 2020
  4. Study completion24 Feb 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
340 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02297438
Sponsor's protocol ID
A5481027
Other IDs
NCT02297438
Status last verified
Nov 2026
First submitted
19 Nov 2014
Last updated
5 Nov 2026
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
Yes: Pfizer will provide access to individual de-identified participant data and related study documents (e.g. protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP), Clinical Study Report (CSR)) upon request from qualified researchers, and subject to certain criteria, conditions, and exceptions. Further details on Pfizer's data sharing criteria and process for requesting access can be found at: https://www.pfizer.com/science/clinical\_trials/trial\_data\_and\_results/data\_requests.

Publications

  • Xu B, Hu X, Li W, Sun T, Shen K, Huang C, Sriuranpong V, Ngan RK, Chia YH, Reisman A, Zhao H, Shen J, Broughton E. Patient-reported quality of life in Asian patients with ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer treated with palbociclib plus letrozole in the PALOMA-4 trial. Chin Med J (Engl). 2024 Dec 19. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003122. Online ahead of print.

    PubMed 39694573
  • Xu B, Hu X, Li W, Sun T, Shen K, Wang S, Cheng Y, Zhang Q, Cui S, Tong Z, Geng C, Song E, Huang CS, Sriuranpong V, Ngan RKC, Chia YH, Wang X, Zhao H. Palbociclib plus letrozole versus placebo plus letrozole in Asian postmenopausal women with oestrogen receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative advanced breast cancer: Primary results from PALOMA-4. Eur J Cancer. 2022 Nov;175:236-245. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2022.08.012. Epub 2022 Sep 22.

    PubMed 36155117

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Palbociclib and Letrozole in people with Breast Neoplasms, run by Pfizer at 54 sites in 5 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 54 sites in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 18 Nov 2021). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Based on Investigator's Assessment: Up to Primary Completion Date (time frame: Randomization up to 65 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02297438, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Nov 2026.

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