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HER2-negative Breast CancerPhase 2SERENA-3NCT04588298

A Study to Investigate the Biological Effects of AZD9833 in Women With ER-positive, HER2 Negative Primary Breast Cancer

A Phase 2 study testing AZD9833 in people with HER2-negative Breast Cancer, run by AstraZeneca at 12 sites in 3 countries.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a randomised, open-label, parallel-group, pre-surgical study aimed to investigate the biological effects, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of different doses of oral AZD9833 in post-menopausal women with primary breast cancer Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 130 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
HER2-negative Breast Cancer
What is being tested?
AZD9833
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
135 participants
Where
12 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
2 Nov 2020to 19 Jun 2023
Phase
Phase 2
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 130 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Provision of written informed consent prior to study entry
  • Female participants aged at least 18 years
  • Post-menopausal status defined as meeting at least one of the following criteria:
  • Have undergone a bilateral oophorectomy
  • Age ≥ 60 years
  • Age ≥ 50 and < 60 years and with cessation of menses ≥ 12 months and follicle-stimulating hormone and oestradiol levels in the post-menopausal range and with an intact uterus in the absence of oral contraception or hormone replacement therapy prior to the diagnosis of breast cancer
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  • Female participants with newly diagnosed primary breast cancer scheduled to undergo treatment with curative intent by surgery and irrespective of clinical node status
  • Histologically confirmed invasive breast cancer involving a palpable tumour of any size, or a tumour with an ultrasound assessed diameter of ≥ 1.0 cm
  • Participants with adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, curatively treated in-situ cancer of the cervix, or other solid tumours curatively treated with no evidence of disease for ≥ 3 months can be considered for the study
  • According to the local laboratory participants must have:
  • ER positive breast cancer
  • HER2-negative breast cancer
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 to 1

Who cannot join

  • Previous systemic or local treatment for the new primary breast cancer currently under investigation (including surgery, radiotherapy, cytotoxic and endocrine treatments)
  • Intervention with any of the following:
  • Use of sex-hormone-containing drugs within 6 months prior to the first dose of study treatment
  • Medications or herbal supplements known to be strong inhibitors/inducers of CYP3A4/5, sensitive CYP2B6 substrates and drugs which are substrates of CYP2C9 and/or CYP2C19 which have a narrow therapeutic index
  • Drugs that are known to prolong QT and have a known risk of torsades de pointes
  • Inflammatory breast cancer
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  • Any evidence of severe or uncontrolled systemic diseases which in the investigator's opinion makes it undesirable for the participant to participate in the study
  • Any of the following cardiovascular criteria: Mean resting QTcF > 470 msec; resting heart rate of < 50 bpm for stages 1 and 2 at screening;resting heart rate <60 bpm at screening for Stage 3; any clinically important abnormalities in rhythm, conduction, or morphology of resting ECG; any factors that increase the risk of QTc prolongation or risk of arrhythmic events; known left ventricular ejection fraction < 50%; significant cardiovascular procedure or event within the last 6 months; uncontrolled hypertension or symptomatic hypotension
  • Inadequate bone marrow reserve or organ function
  • Refractory nausea and vomiting, uncontrolled chronic gastrointestinal diseases, inability to swallow the formulated product, or previous significant bowel resection that would preclude adequate absorption of AZD9833
  • History of hypersensitivity to active or inactive excipients of AZD9833
  • Previous randomisation in the present study
  • Judgement by the Investigator that the participant should not participate in the study if the participant is unlikely to comply with study procedures, restrictions and requirements

Trial locations and contacts

12 sites in 3 countries.

12 sites in 3 countries

Georgia5 sites
  • Research Site

    Batumi, 6000

  • Research Site

    Tbilisi, '0112

  • Research Site

    Tbilisi, '0186

  • Research Site

    Tbilisi, 0159

  • Research Site

    Tbilisi, 0179

Other trials in Georgia

United Kingdom5 sites
  • Research Site

    Derby, DE22 3NE

  • Research Site

    Leicester, LE1 5WW

  • Research Site

    Liverpool, L7 8XP

  • Research Site

    London, W12 0HS

  • Research Site

    Manchester, M23 9LT

Other trials in United Kingdom

Mexico2 sites
  • Research Site

    Aguascalientes, 20230

  • Research Site

    Mexico City, '14080

Other trials in Mexico

About this study

Official title: A Randomised, Open-Label, Parallel-Group, Pre-surgical Study to Investigate the Biological Effects of AZD9833 in Women With ER-positive, HER2-negative Primary Breast Cancer (SERENA-3)

This is a randomised, open-label, parallel-group, pre-surgical study aimed to investigate the biological effects, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of different doses of oral AZD9833 in post-menopausal women with primary breast cancer

Read the detailed description

The study will be conducted in approximately 20 study centers across 3 countries and will be conducted in three stages (stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3). After the screening visit and confirmation of eligibility, evaluable participants will be enrolled across treatment groups. In stage 1, up to 24 evaluable participants across two treatment groups will be enrolled. A Safety and Data Monitoring Committee will convene to review stage 1 data and decide whether further treatment groups are required in stage 2. Stage 2 will include participants across up to 3 treatment groups. Stage 3 will include two treatment groups:

Stage 1 Group 1: AZD9833 Dose A once daily Group 2: AZD9833 Dose B once daily

Stage 2 Group 1: AZD9833 Dose A once daily Group 2: AZD9833 Dose B once daily Group 3: AZD9833 Dose C once daily

Stage 3 Group 1: AZD9833 Dose A once daily Group 2: AZD9833 Dose B once daily

Adverse events and concomitant medications information will be collected throughout the study. Thereafter there will be 28-day follow-up visit after discontinuation of study treatment

Being tested
AZD9833
Keywords
Breast cancer, Breast carcinoma, Estrogen-Receptor-positive breast cancer, HER2-negative breast cancer
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • AZD9833Drug

    AZD9833 tablets will be administered orally.

Study groups in NCT04588298
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Stage 1: AZD9833 Dose AExperimentalPost-menopausal participants will receive once daily oral dose A of AZD9833 in stage 1 of the study.
Receives: Drug: AZD9833
Stage 1: AZD9833 Dose BExperimentalPost-menopausal participants will receive once daily oral dose B of AZD9833 in stage 1 of the study.
Receives: Drug: AZD9833
Stage 2: AZD9833 Dose AExperimentalPost-menopausal participants will receive once daily oral dose A of AZD9833 in stage 2 of the study.
Receives: Drug: AZD9833
Stage 2: AZD9833 Dose BExperimentalPost-menopausal participants will receive once daily oral dose B of AZD9833 in stage 2 of the study.
Receives: Drug: AZD9833
Stage 2: AZD9833 Dose CExperimentalPost-menopausal participants will receive once daily oral dose C of AZD9833 in stage 2 of the study.
Receives: Drug: AZD9833
Stage 3: AZD9833 Dose AExperimentalPost-menopausal participants will receive once daily oral dose A of AZD9833 in stage 3 of the study.
Receives: Drug: AZD9833
Stage 3: AZD9833: Dose BExperimentalPost-menopausal participants will receive once daily oral dose B of AZD9833 in stage 3 of the study.
Receives: Drug: AZD9833

What is being measured

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

  1. Percentage Change From Baseline in Estrogen Receptor (ER) Expression Between Pre- and On-treatment Tumour Samples (Primary Analysis)

    The pharmacodynamic (PD) effect of AZD9833 on ER expression comparing pre- and on-treatment tumour samples in women with early breast cancer after 5 to 7 days and 12 to 15 days of AZD9833 treatment was assessed. The assessment was done by immunohistochemistry (IHC) method. The percentage change was calculated from an analysis of covariance (ANCVOA) model adjusting for baseline ER score and day of on-treatment biopsy.

    Measured: Baseline (Screening Day -21 to 1) to Biopsy day (Days 5-7 [Stage 1 and 2] or Days 12-15 [Stage 3])

  2. Percentage Change From Baseline in ER Expression Between Pre- and On-treatment Tumour Samples (Sensitivity Analysis)

    The PD effect of AZD9833 on ER expression comparing pre- and on-treatment tumour samples in women with early breast cancer after 5 to 7 days and 12 to 15 days of AZD9833 treatment was assessed. The assessment was done by IHC method. The sensitivity analysis excluded any patients who were HER2-positive patient by central assessment as well as patients with baseline ER H-score < 10. The percentage change was calculated from ANCVOA model adjusting for baseline ER score and day of on-treatment biopsy.

    Measured: Baseline (Screening Day -21 to 1) to Biopsy Day (Days 5-7 [Stage 1 and 2] or Days 12-15 [Stage 3])

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Percentage Change From Baseline in Progesterone Receptor (PgR) Expression Between Pre- and On-treatment Tumour Samples (Primary Analysis)

    The PD effects of AZD9833 on PgR expression comparing pre- and on-treatment tumour samples in women with early breast cancer after 5 to 7 days and 12 to 15 days of AZD9833 treatment was assessed. The assessment was done by IHC method. The percentage change was calculated from an ANCOVA model adjusting for baseline PgR score and day of on-treatment biopsy.

    Measured: Baseline (Screening Day -21 to 1) to Biopsy Day (Days 5-7 [Stage 1 and 2] or Days 12-15 [Stage 3])

  2. Percentage Change From Baseline in PgR Expression Between Pre- and On-treatment Tumour Samples (Sensitivity Analysis)

    The PD effects of AZD9833 on PgR expression comparing pre- and on-treatment tumour samples in women with early breast cancer after 5 to 7 days and 12 to 15 days of AZD9833 treatment was assessed. The assessment was done by IHC method. The sensitivity analysis excluded any patients who were HER2-positive patient by central assessment as well as patients with baseline PgR H-score < 10. The percentage change was calculated from an ANCOVA model adjusting for baseline PgR score and day of on-treatment biopsy.

    Measured: Baseline (Screening Day -21 to 1) to Biopsy day (Days 5-7 [Stage 1 and 2] or Days 12-15 [Stage 3])

  3. Percentage Change From Baseline in Ki-67 Labelling Index Between Pre- and On-treatment Tumour Samples (Primary Analysis)

    The PD effect of AZD9833 on antigen Ki-67 expression comparing pre- and on-treatment tumour samples in women with early breast cancer after 5 to 7 days and 12 to 15 days of AZD9833 treatment was assessed. The assessment was done by IHC method. The percentage change was calculated from an ANCOVA model adjusting for log baseline Ki67 index and day of on-treatment biopsy. The Ki-67 index data were log transformed prior to analysis, with results back-transformed to represent percentage change.

    Measured: Baseline (Screening Day -21 to 1) to Biopsy day (Days 5-7 [Stage 1 and 2] or Days 12-15 [Stage 3])

  4. Percentage Change From Baseline in Ki-67 Labelling Index Between Pre- and On-treatment Tumour Samples (Sensitivity Analysis)

    The PD effect of AZD9833 on antigen Ki-67 expression comparing pre- and on-treatment tumour samples in women with early breast cancer after 5 to 7 days and 12 to 15 days of AZD9833 treatment was assessed. The assessment was done by IHC method. The sensitivity analysis excluded any patients who were HER2-positive patient by central assessment as well as patients with baseline Ki67 labelling index <5%. The percentage change was calculated from an ANCOVA model adjusting for log baseline Ki67 index and day of on-treatment biopsy. The Ki-67 index data were log transformed prior to analysis, with results back-transformed to represent percentage change.

    Measured: Baseline (Screening Day -21 to 1) to Biopsy Day (Days 5-7 [Stage 1 and 2] or Days 12-15 [Stage 3])

  5. Number of Patients With Adverse Events (AEs)

    The safety and tolerability of AZD9833 in this patient population was evaluated.

    Measured: From screening (Day -21 to 1) through 28-day follow-up (Upto 2 months)

  6. Plasma Concentrations of AZD9833

    The plasma concentration of AZD9833 in this participant population was evaluated

    Measured: Days 5-7 or Days 12-15 (Pre and Post biopsy)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Oct 2020
  2. Study start2 Nov 2020
  3. Primary completion19 Jun 2023
  4. Study completion19 Jun 2023

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This is a randomised, open-label, parallel-group study. The study is divided into three stages as follows: 1. Stage 1: In this stage post-menopausal participants will be randomised in 2 cohorts in 1:1 ratio to receive AZD9833 with 12 evaluable participants in each cohort. 2. Stage 2: In this stage post-menopausal participants may be randomised in up to 3 cohorts, which may include up to 3 doses of AZD9833. 3. Stage 3 : In this stage post-menopausal participants may be randomised in up to 2 cohorts in 1:1 ratio, which may include up to 2 doses of AZD9833.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
135 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04588298
Sponsor's protocol ID
D8530C00003
Other IDs
2020-001079-33
Acronym
SERENA-3
Status last verified
Dec 2024
First submitted
8 Sep 2020
Last updated
24 Jan 2025
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Qualified researchers can request access to anonymized individual patient-level data from AstraZeneca group of companies sponsored clinical trials via the request portal. All requests will be evaluated as per the AZ disclosure commitment: https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure

Publications

  • Robertson JFR, Gogitidze T, Katashvili Z, Rocha JEB, Arkania E, Moppett I, Cheung KL, Nemsadze G, Ajimi M, Klinowska T, Lindemann JPO, Mathewson A, Morrow CJ, Nikolaou M, Scaltriti M, Sykes A, Dzagnidze G. Pharmacodynamics of Camizestrant Treatment in Postmenopausal Women With Estrogen Receptor-Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Negative Primary Breast Cancer: Results From the Randomized, Presurgical SERENA-3 Study. J Clin Oncol. 2026 Mar 20;44(9):750-761. doi: 10.1200/JCO-25-01548. Epub 2026 Jan 16.

    PubMed 41628308
  • Hamilton E, Oliveira M, Turner N, Garcia-Corbacho J, Hernando C, Ciruelos EM, Kabos P, Ruiz-Borrego M, Armstrong A, Patel MR, Vaklavas C, Twelves C, Boni V, Incorvati J, Brier T, Gibbons L, Klinowska T, Lindemann JPO, Morrow CJ, Sykes A, Baird RD. A phase I dose escalation and expansion trial of the next-generation oral SERD camizestrant in women with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer: SERENA-1 monotherapy results. Ann Oncol. 2024 Aug;35(8):707-717. doi: 10.1016/j.annonc.2024.04.012. Epub 2024 May 8.

    PubMed 38729567

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing AZD9833 in people with HER2-negative Breast Cancer, run by AstraZeneca at 12 sites in 3 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 13 inclusion and 13 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 24 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 12 sites in Georgia, United Kingdom, Mexico. 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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 24 Jan 2025). 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?

Percentage Change From Baseline in Estrogen Receptor (ER) Expression Between Pre- and On-treatment Tumour Samples (Primary Analysis) (time frame: Baseline (Screening Day -21 to 1) to Biopsy day (Days 5-7 [Stage 1 and 2] or Days 12-15 [Stage 3])). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT04588298, 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 24 Jan 2025.

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