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mTOR inhibitor

Everolimus + Letrozole + Metformin for Endometrial Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Pamela Soliman, MD
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Adequate bone marrow function as shown by: ANC >/= 1.5 x 10^9/L, Platelets >/= 100 x 10^9/L, Hb >9 g/dL
Patients must have histologically-confirmed advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma (endometrioid and mixed tumors, any grade) that is refractory to curative therapy or established treatments
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if everolimus, letrozole, and metformin can help control endometrial cancer that has come back or is progressing. Researchers will also study if the combination is safe.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma that's resistant to standard treatments. Participants can have had no more than two prior chemo regimens, must not be pregnant or of child-bearing potential, and should have adequate organ function. They cannot join if they've had other cancers (except certain skin cancers) in the past 3 years, known hypersensitivity to everolimus, uncontrolled brain metastases, severe liver impairment, active infections, or are on immunosuppressants.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a combination of three drugs: Everolimus (blocks cancer growth proteins), Letrozole (interferes with estrogen production affecting cancer cell growth), and Metformin (commonly used for diabetes but may slow cancer by lowering insulin levels). The aim is to see if this combo controls endometrial cancer better and understand its safety profile.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include blood sugar changes due to Metformin; fatigue; increased risk of infection; hormonal changes from Letrozole; and possible organ inflammation from Everolimus. Each drug has its own set of risks which will be monitored throughout the trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My blood tests show normal white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin levels.
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My endometrial cancer is advanced, has returned, and doesn't respond to standard treatments.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I haven't taken any cancer treatments, including immunotherapy or hormone therapy, for the last 4 weeks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)
Secondary outcome measures
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)

Side effects data

From 2015 Phase 4 trial • 156 Patients • NCT02002221
13%
Nasopharyngitis
10%
Hyperhidrosis
9%
Hunger
9%
Tremor
8%
Asthenia
6%
Hypoglycaemia
1%
Femoral neck fracture
1%
Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Vildagliptin (LAF237)
Placebo

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Letrozole + Metformin + RAD001Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients have a 7-10 day lead in period where they take Metformin alone. The starting dose of Metformin 500 mg by mouth daily for 4 days and then increased to 500 mg by mouth twice a day. Everolimus and Letrozole added and considered the start of Cycle #1. Everolimus administered by mouth as once daily dose of 10 mg. Letrozole 2.5 mg tablet by mouth once daily. The oral dose of Everolimus should be taken together with the daily dose of Letrozole 2.5mg.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Everolimus
2010
Completed Phase 4
~1510
Metformin
2006
Completed Phase 4
~2430
Letrozole
2002
Completed Phase 4
~2770

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,717 Previous Clinical Trials
40,953,302 Total Patients Enrolled
74 Trials studying Endometrial Cancer
73,312 Patients Enrolled for Endometrial Cancer
M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
2,986 Previous Clinical Trials
1,789,452 Total Patients Enrolled
22 Trials studying Endometrial Cancer
5,437 Patients Enrolled for Endometrial Cancer
NovartisIndustry Sponsor
1,613 Previous Clinical Trials
2,721,197 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Endometrial Cancer
52 Patients Enrolled for Endometrial Cancer

Media Library

Everolimus (mTOR inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01797523 — Phase 2
Endometrial Cancer Research Study Groups: Letrozole + Metformin + RAD001
Endometrial Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Everolimus Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01797523 — Phase 2
Everolimus (mTOR inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01797523 — Phase 2
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