~3 spots leftby Oct 2026

Copanlisib + Fulvestrant for Hormone Receptor-Positive Cancers

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Timothy Yap | MD Anderson Cancer Center
Overseen byTimothy Yap
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of copanlisib in combination with fulvestrant in advanced hormone receptor-positive (HR+) solid tumors harboring alterations that activate the Phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PI3K) pathway.

Research Team

Timothy Yap | MD Anderson Cancer Center

Timothy Yap

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with advanced hormone receptor-positive solid tumors, including ovarian, endometrial, or breast cancer. Participants must have specific genetic alterations in the PI3K pathway and no available standard therapy that prolongs survival. They should be healthy enough to follow the study protocol and not pregnant or breastfeeding. Men must use barrier contraception.

Inclusion Criteria

My cancer is ER+ or PR+ and has spread beyond its original site.
I am able to get out of my bed or chair and move around.
There are no standard treatments left that can extend my life.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have another cancer that is getting worse or needs treatment.
It's been over 4 weeks or 5 half-lives since my last chemotherapy or experimental treatment.
I am currently being treated for active hepatitis B or C.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Copanlisib (PI3K Inhibitor)
  • Fulvestrant (Hormone Therapy)
Trial OverviewThe trial tests the effectiveness and safety of combining copanlisib (a PI3K inhibitor) with fulvestrant in treating cancers that are positive for estrogen/progesterone receptors and have certain genetic changes activating the PI3K pathway.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Part 2: Dose expansion:Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
The dose expansion part will enroll in 3 indication-specific cohorts with 13 to 26 patients
Group II: Part 1: Dose confirmationExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Up to 6 evaluable patients to confirm a single combination dose of copanlisib and fulvestrant

Find a Clinic Near You

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M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,107
Recruited
1,813,000+
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Dr. Peter WT Pisters

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Chief Executive Officer since 2017

MD from University of Western Ontario

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Dr. Jeffrey E. Lee

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Chief Medical Officer

MD from Stanford University School of Medicine

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Michael Devoy

Bayer

Chief Medical Officer since 2014

MD, PhD