A Single Arm Phase II Trial of Circulating Tumor DNA-guided Adjuvant Therapy With Elacestrant in Hormone Receptor Positive HER2 Negative Breast Cancers at Risk for Late Recurrence (CATE)

This is a single-arm, phase II study examining elacestrant in the adjuvant treatment of patients with ER+ breast cancer who test positive for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) during the screening period of the trial.

Start Date01 Apr 2025

Sponsor / Collaborator

Yale University

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NCT06201234

/ RecruitingPhase 2

Phase II Study Evaluating the Addition of Elacestrant, an Oral Selective Estrogen Receptor Degrader (SERD), to Standard-of-care Olaparib in Patients with Hormone Receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer with GBRCA1/2 Mutations

Trial design:
Phase II, prospective, multi-center, randomized, open label, parallel group study in patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with gBRCA1/2 mutation, with 2:1 randomization into Arm A (olaparib + elacestrant) or arm B (olaparib). Treatment in either arm will be given until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal of patient´s consent to study participation, or end of study.
Trial population:
Patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with gBRCA1/2 mutation, with an indication for standard-of-care PARP inhibitor therapy and planned treatment with olaparib, an ECOG performance status of 0-2 and life expectancy of > 6 months, with normal bone marrow and kidney functions and no active or newly diagnosed central nervous system (CNS) metastases or symptomatic metastatic visceral disease at risk of life-threatening complications.
Interventions:
Patients randomized to Arm A will receive 600 mg olaparib daily and 400 mg elacestrant daily, while patients randomized to Arm B will receive 600 mg olaparib daily. Blood tests (hematology, biochemistry) will be performed at the beginning of every cycle, and imaging for tumor assessment (chest and abdominopelvic imaging) as well as QoL assessments will be performed every three months and in case of suspicion of progression/end of study.

Start Date13 Dec 2024

Sponsor / Collaborator

GBG Forschungs GmbH

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NCT06382948

/ RecruitingPhase 3

A Randomized Phase 3, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Elacestrant Plus Everolimus Versus Elacestrant in Patients With ER+/HER2-, ESR1mut Advanced Breast Cancer Progressing to Endocrine Therapy and CDK4/6 Inhibitors

This trial will study a type of advanced breast cancer (ABC) defined as endocrine receptor (ER)-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-negative and estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1)-mutated. Patients will be treated with elacestrant, a compound that acts as a selective estrogen receptor degrader, and everolimus (or placebo), a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.
The main purpose of the study is to analyze the efficacy (to find out how effective a treatment is) of elacestrant plus everolimus therapy in patients who have ER-positive/HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated, ABC progressing to endocrine therapy and cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitor. The efficacy of elacestrant plus everolimus combination will be determined by assessing the period from elacestrant plus everolimus (or placebo) treatment initiation until to the first occurrence of disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, death, or discontinuation from the study treatment for any other reason, whichever occurs first, defined as progression free survival.
Rigorous eligibility criteria based on specific co-morbidities and clinicopathologic features of their disease have been designed to minimize the risk of patients participating in this study. The anticipated favorable clinical benefits of elacestrant combined with everolimus are projected to outweigh the risks of this treatment. This study will be performed in full compliance with International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) and all applicable local Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulations.

Start Date05 Dec 2024

Sponsor / Collaborator

Medica Scientia Innovation Research SL

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01 Apr 2025·CANCER TREATMENT REVIEWS

Post-progression treatment options after CDK4/6 inhibitors in hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer

Review

Author: Sahin, Taha Koray ; Aksoy, Sercan ; Guven, Deniz Can ; Rizzo, Alessandro

The combination of cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) and endocrine therapy (ET) is the standard first-line treatment for hormone receptor-positive (HR + ) and HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (mBC). Despite their efficacy, resistance inevitably develops, necessitating alternative therapeutic strategies post-progression. This review explores current and emerging treatment options following progression on CDK4/6i, focusing on endocrine therapies, targeted therapies, combination approaches, and the continued use of CDK4/6i. Endocrine therapies, including fulvestrant and novel oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) like elacestrant, show promise, especially in patients with ESR1 mutations. Targeted therapies such as PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitors, exemplified by alpelisib and capivasertib, offer potential by addressing downstream signaling pathways involved in resistance. Additionally, FGFR inhibitors like erdafitinib are under investigation for their role in overcoming specific resistance mechanisms. Combination strategies involving CDK4/6 inhibitors with immune checkpoint inhibitors or other targeted agents are also being explored, with early trials suggesting possible synergistic effects, although further validation is required. Continuation of CDK4/6 inhibitors beyond progression has shown potential benefits in selected patients, but the data are heterogeneous, and further studies are needed to clarify their role. While chemotherapy remains a standard option for patients who progress on these treatments, the goal is to delay its use through the effective utilization of endocrine and targeted therapies. Understanding resistance mechanisms and tailoring treatment to individual patient profiles is crucial for optimizing outcomes. Ongoing clinical trials are expected to provide deeper insights, guiding the development of more effective post-progression therapeutic strategies. This evolving landscape highlights the need for continuous research and individualized patient care to improve survival and quality of life in HR + mBC patients.

01 Apr 2025·CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH

Elacestrant in Women with Estrogen Receptor–Positive and HER2-Negative Early Breast Cancer: Results from the Preoperative Window-of-Opportunity ELIPSE Trial

Article

Author: Bellet, Meritxell ; Cortadellas, Tomás ; Gonzalez-Farré, Xavier ; Muñoz-Mateu, Montserrat ; Falato, Claudette ; Siso, Christian ; Pascual, Tomás ; Amillano, Kepa ; Bergamino, Milana A. ; Luna, Miguel A. ; Espinosa Guerrero, Alejandra ; Salvador, Fernando ; Cebrecos, Isaac ; Galván, Patricia ; Ferrero-Cafiero, Juan M. ; Sanfeliu, Esther ; Prat, Aleix ; Margelí Vila, Mireia ; Vidal, Maria ; Sanchez-Bayona, Rodrigo ; Pare, Laia

Abstract:

Purpose::

Elacestrant has shown significantly prolonged progression-free survival compared with standard-of-care endocrine therapy in estrogen receptor–positive (ER-positive), HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, whereas potential benefit in early-stage disease requires further exploration. The SOLTI-ELIPSE window-of-opportunity trial investigated the biological changes induced by a short course of preoperative elacestrant in postmenopausal women with early breast cancer.

Patients and Methods::

Eligible patients with untreated T1c (≥1.5 cm)-T3, N0, ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer with locally assessed Ki67 ≥10% received elacestrant at a daily dose of 345 mg for 4 weeks. The primary efficacy endpoint was complete cell cycle arrest, defined as Ki67 ≤2.7%, on day 28.

Results::

Overall, 22 patients were evaluable for the primary endpoint. Elacestrant was associated with a complete cell cycle arrest rate of 27.3% and a statistically significant Ki67 geometric mean change of −52.9% (P = 0.007; 95% confidence interval, −67.4 to −32.1). Notably, the treatment with elacestrant led to a shift toward a more endocrine-sensitive and less proliferative tumor phenotype based on PAM50-based gene signatures. Elacestrant increased the expression of immune-response genes (GZMB, CD4, and CD8A) and suppressed proliferation and estrogen-signaling genes (MKI67, ESR1, and AR). These biological changes were independent of the levels of Ki67 suppression on day 28. The most common adverse events were grade 1 anemia (21.7%), hot flushes (8.7%), constipation (8.7%), and abdominal pain (8.7%). One patient experienced a grade 3 cutaneous rash, leading to treatment discontinuation. No other serious adverse events were reported.

Conclusions::

Preoperative treatment with elacestrant in early breast cancer demonstrated relevant biological and molecular responses and exhibited a manageable safety profile. These findings support further investigation of elacestrant in the early setting.

17 Mar 2025·JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Somatic Activating ESR1 Mutation in an Aggressive Prolactinoma

Article

Author: Bi, Wenya Linda ; Paes, Ticiana ; Meredith, David M ; Abreu, Ana Paula ; Stamatiades, George A ; Laws, Edward R ; Buelvas Mebarak, Jacobo ; Carroll, Rona S ; Grosek, Natalie ; Jeselsohn, Rinath ; Marcondes Lerario, Antonio ; Kuang, Yanan ; Magnotto, John C ; Paweletz, Cloud P ; Kaiser, Ursula B ; Reardon, David A ; Mohan, Dipika R ; Truong, Minh T

Abstract:

Context and Objective:

The genetic profile of prolactinomas remains poorly understood. Our objective is to identify somatic genetic alterations associated with prolactinomas and to report the identification of an activating ESR1 mutation (ESR1Y537S) in an aggressive prolactinoma.

Setting:

Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Design:

Massively parallel-sequencing panel (OncoPanel) was performed in a cohort of patients with prolactinomas to identify mutations and copy number variation.

Results:

Twenty subjects (mean age, 38.6 years; 12 women and 8 men) were included in this study. A somatic ESR1Y537S mutation was identified in an aggressive prolactinoma in a postmenopausal woman. No SF3B1 or other somatic mutations were identified. The median number of copy number variation events identified in our samples was 46; the prolactinoma with ESR1Y537S had the highest number with 233 events. In breast cancer, ESR1Y537S has been shown to activate estrogen receptor alpha independent of ligand binding. In patients with resistant breast cancer and ESR1Y537S, elacestrant, a second-line estrogen receptor degrader, improves progression-free survival. Therefore, given the lack of response to multimodality therapies, elacestrant was initiated in this patient after the third cycle of radiotherapy. Elacestrant, along with radiotherapy, controlled tumor growth and significantly reduced prolactin levels.

Conclusion:

Molecular profiling allowed the identification of ESR1Y537S, in an aggressive prolactinoma. ESR1Y537S was not detected early in the course of the disease and is likely conferring tumor aggressiveness. This finding emphasizes the significance of estrogen receptor signaling in prolactinomas. It also allowed the use of targeted therapy with successful control of disease progression.

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20 Mar 2025

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Menarini Group Announces Collaboration with VisualDx to Aid in Identifying People Who May Have Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN)

BPDCN is an aggressive hematologic malignancy with a historically poor prognosisVisualDx is a clinical decision support system used by more than 2,300 hospitals, clinics, and medical schools around the world VisualDx’s system seeks to enhance identification of people who may have BPDCN, leveraging actual images of BPDCN skin lesions and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technologies incorporated into the VisualDx platform FLORENCE, Italy and NEW YORK, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Menarini Group ("Menarini"), a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, and Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. ("Stemline"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group focused on bringing transformational oncology treatments to cancer patients, today announced that they are collaborating with VisualDx to enhance identification of people who may have BPDCN. This is an example of innovative companies working together to bring artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) tools to help identify BPDCN as a possible early differential diagnosis. The project includes leveraging actual images of BPDCN skin lesions and AI/ML technologies incorporated into the VisualDx platform. The AI model is now live within VisualDx. VisualDx is a physician-led company committed to improving medical decision-making, medical education and research. The VisualDx tool is a clinical decision support system used by more than 2,300 hospitals, clinics, and medical schools around the world. The software includes a comprehensive database of clinical images, submitted through partnerships with learning institutions and others, and vetted by clinicians, to assist healthcare professionals to identify skin concerns across all skin types. Through the AI image search, clinicians can better understand different skin conditions with the goal of supporting patients to get more accurate diagnoses throughout their care journeys. BPDCN is an aggressive orphan hematologic malignancy with a historically poor prognosis (approximately 8.7 to 14 months post diagnosis1) that typically presents skin lesions and can also involve the bone marrow, blood, central nervous system, lymph nodes and viscera. Dermatologists may be the first to recognize the signs of BPDCN and biopsy suspicious lesions. Pathologists can then test for BPDCN by testing for certain biomarkers which are highly expressed on BPDCN cells. Tagraxofusp-erzs is the only approved treatment for patients with BPDCN, and the first and only approved CD123-targeted therapy, in the United States, Europe and other global regions. "BPDCN is a rare and clinically aggressive hematologic malignancy, often presenting with cutaneous lesions. Due to its aggressive nature and the immature cell involvement, the prognosis can be poor if not treated promptly,” said Marina Konopleva, MD, Phd, Professor, Molecular Pharmacology, Director, Leukemia Program and Co-Director, Blood Cancer Institute, at Montefiore Einstein. “Early diagnosis plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes, and emerging AI/ML technologies may offer valuable support in the differential diagnosis and early identification of BPDCN." “BPDCN often first presents as a skin lesion and usually has a poor prognosis. There is a dire need for early diagnosis so that patients may access appropriate treatment options,” said Elcin Barker Ergun, CEO of the Menarini Group. “We are delighted to collaborate with VisualDx to provide healthcare teams with a tool using the latest artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technology to help interpret challenging skin lesions.” VisualDx does not store any images uploaded by clinicians taking a picture of their patients’ skin exams. This helps maintain the patient’s privacy. About BPDCNBPDCN, formerly blastic NK-cell lymphoma, is an aggressive, orphan hematologic malignancy, often with cutaneous manifestations, with historically poor outcomes. BPDCN typically presents skin lesions and may also involve bone marrow, blood, central nervous system, lymph nodes and viscera. The BPDCN cell of origin is the plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) precursor. The diagnosis of BPDCN is based on the immunophenotypic diagnostic triad of CD123, CD4, and CD56, as well as other markers. The World Health Organization (WHO) termed this disease “BPDCN” in 2008; previous names included blastic NK cell lymphoma and CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm. About ELZONRIS® (Tagraxofusp-erzs)U.S. Indication: ELZONRIS is a prescription medicine used to treat blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older. Full prescribing information for the U.S. can be found at www.elzonris.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, ELZONRIS®Boxed WARNING: CAPILLARY LEAK SYNDROME Capillary Leak Syndrome (CLS) which may be life-threatening or fatal, can occur in patients receiving ELZONRIS. Monitor for signs and symptoms of CLS and take actions as recommended. Warnings and Precautions Capillary Leak Syndrome Capillary leak syndrome (CLS), including life-threatening and fatal cases, has been reported among patients treated with ELZONRIS. In patients receiving ELZONRIS in clinical trials, the overall incidence of CLS was 53% (65/122), including Grade 1 or 2 in 43% (52/122) of patients, Grade 3 in 7% (8/122) of patients, Grade 4 in 1% (1/122) of patients, and four fatalities (3%). The median time to onset was 4 days (range - 1 to 46 days), and all but 5 patients experienced an event in Cycle 1. Before initiating therapy with ELZONRIS, ensure that the patient has adequate cardiac function and serum albumin is greater than or equal to 3.2 g/dL. During treatment with ELZONRIS, monitor serum albumin levels prior to the initiation of each dose of ELZONRIS and as indicated clinically thereafter, and assess patients for other signs or symptoms of CLS, including weight gain, new onset or worsening edema, including pulmonary edema, hypotension or hemodynamic instability. Hypersensitivity Reactions ELZONRIS can cause severe hypersensitivity reactions. In patients receiving ELZONRIS in clinical trials, hypersensitivity reactions were reported in 43% (53/122) of patients treated with ELZONRIS and were Grade ≥ 3 in 7% (9/122). Manifestations of hypersensitivity reported in ≥ 5% of patients include rash, pruritus, and stomatitis. Monitor patients for hypersensitivity reactions during treatment with ELZONRIS. Interrupt ELZONRIS infusion and provide supportive care as needed if a hypersensitivity reaction should occur. Hepatotoxicity Treatment with ELZONRIS was associated with elevations in liver enzymes. In patients receiving ELZONRIS in clinical trials, elevations in ALT occurred in 79% (96/122) and elevations in AST occurred in 76% (93/122). Grade 3 ALT elevations were reported in 26% (32/122) of patients. Grade 3 AST elevations were reported in 30% (36/122) and Grade 4 AST elevations were reported in 3% (4/122) of patients. Elevated liver enzymes occurred in the majority of patients in Cycle 1 and were reversible following dose interruption. Monitor alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) prior to each infusion with ELZONRIS. Withhold ELZONRIS temporarily if the transaminases rise to greater than 5 times the upper limit of normal and resume treatment upon normalization or when resolved. Adverse Reactions Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) are capillary leak syndrome, nausea, fatigue, pyrexia, peripheral edema, and weight increase. Most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 50%) are decreases in albumin, platelets, hemoglobin, calcium, and sodium, and increases in glucose, ALT and AST. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING.To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. at 1-877-332-7961 or contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. About The Menarini GroupThe Menarini Group is a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, with a turnover of over $4.7 billion and over 17,000 employees. Menarini is focused on therapeutic areas with high unmet needs with products for cardiology, oncology, pneumology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, diabetology, inflammation, and analgesia. With 18 production sites and 9 Research and Development centers, Menarini's products are available in 140 countries worldwide. For further information, please visit menarini.com. About Stemline Therapeutics Inc.Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (“Stemline”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group, is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing transformational oncology treatments to patients. Stemline commercializes elacestrant, an oral endocrine therapy indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women or adult men with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following at least one line of endocrine therapy, in the U.S., Europe, and other global regions. Stemline also commercializes tagraxofusp-erzs, a novel targeted therapy directed to CD123, for patients with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), an aggressive hematologic cancer, in the United States, Europe, and other global regions. In addition, Stemline commercializes selinexor, an XPO1 inhibitor for multiple myeloma, in Europe. The company is also conducting multiple label-expansion studies with elacestrant and tagraxofusp in breast and hematologic cancer indications, respectively, and has an extensive clinical pipeline of additional drug candidates in various stages of development for a host of solid and hematologic cancers. About VisualDxVisualDx is a company dedicated to improving medical decisions through augmented thinking and timely visualization. It is committed to reducing disparities in medicine and believes technology can bridge gaps in knowledge to bring about more equitable care. VisualDx has become the standard professional resource at more than 2,300 hospitals, clinics and medical schools worldwide by combining problem oriented clinical search with the world's best curated medical image library, plus medical knowledge from experts and sophisticated machine learning algorithms to help with differential diagnosis, variation, treatment, and patient communication. Learn more at www.visualdx.com Media ContactsThe Menarini GroupValeria Speroni CardiEmail: pressoffice@menarini.com Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.Cheya PopeEmail: media@menarinistemline.com 1 Pagano L, et al Haematological. 2013;98 (2): 239-246 and Pemmaraju N Curr Hematol Malig Rep. 2017; 12(6): 510-512

Drug ApprovalClinical Result

12 Mar 2025

·pipelinereview.com

Arvinas and Pfizer Announce Positive Topline Results from Phase 3 VERITAC-2 Clinical Trial

– VERITAC-2 achieved its primary endpoint in the estrogen receptor 1-mutant population, demonstrating statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival – – Vepdegestrant is the first PROTAC degrader to demonstrate clinical benefit in a Phase 3 trial – NEW HAVEN, CT and NEW YORK, NY, USA I March 11, 2025 I Arvinas, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARVN) and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 VERITAC-2 clinical trial (NCT05654623) evaluating vepdegestrant monotherapy versus fulvestrant in adults with estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (ER+/HER2-) advanced or metastatic breast cancer whose disease progressed following prior treatment with cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors and endocrine therapy. These are the first pivotal data for vepdegestrant, a potential first-in-class investigational oral PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera (PROTAC) ER degrader. The trial met its primary endpoint in the estrogen receptor 1-mutant (ESR1m) population, demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to fulvestrant. The results exceeded the pre-specified target hazard ratio of 0.60 in the ESR1m population. The trial did not reach statistical significance in improvement in PFS in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population. “The first Phase 3 data readout for a PROTAC degrader represents a significant achievement and these data show that vepdegestrant has the potential to provide clinically meaningful outcomes for thousands of patients with metastatic breast cancer whose tumors harbor estrogen receptor 1 mutations,” said John Houston, Ph.D., Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer and President at Arvinas. “We want to thank the patients and investigators who participated in this trial, and we look forward to sharing these data with health authorities as well as at a medical conference in 2025.” Overall survival was not mature at the time of the analysis, with less than a quarter of the required number of events having occurred. The trial will continue to assess overall survival as a key secondary endpoint. In the trial, vepdegestrant was generally well tolerated and its safety profile was consistent with what has been observed in previous studies. Detailed results from VERITAC-2 will be submitted for presentation at a medical meeting later this year, and these data will be shared with global regulatory authorities to potentially support regulatory filings. “Patients with advanced ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer face significant clinical challenges, with limited treatment options following disease progression and the development of resistance to available endocrine therapies,” said Megan O’Meara, M.D., Interim Chief Development Officer, Pfizer Oncology. “These data from VERITAC-2 support the potential of vepdegestrant to give patients whose tumors harbor ESR1 mutations additional time without disease progression, compared to fulvestrant.” Vepdegestrant is an investigational oral PROTAC ER degrader for ER+/HER2- breast cancer being jointly developed by Arvinas and Pfizer and is designed to harness the body’s natural protein disposal system to specifically target and degrade the ER. In February 2024, the companies announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track designation for the investigation of vepdegestrant for monotherapy in the treatment of adults with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with endocrine-based therapy. About Metastatic Breast Cancer About 2.3 million new breast cancer diagnoses were reported globally in 2022, 1 and it is estimated there will be nearly 320,000 people diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. in 2025. 2 Estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (ER+/HER2-) breast cancer accounts for approximately 70% of all cases. 3 Nearly 30% of women initially diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will ultimately develop metastatic breast cancer (MBC), 4 the most advanced stage in which the disease has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Treatment advances have helped those with MBC better manage symptoms, slow tumor growth, and may allow them to live longer, but most patients ultimately develop resistance to current standard-of-care treatments in the first-line setting and experience disease progression. ESR1 mutations are a common cause of acquired resistance and are found in approximately 40% of patients in the second-line setting. 5 6 7 About the VERITAC-2 Clinical Trial The Phase 3 VERITAC-2 clinical trial ( NCT05654623 ) is a global randomized study evaluating the efficacy and safety of vepdegestrant (ARV-471) as a monotherapy compared to fulvestrant in patients with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The trial enrolled 624 patients at sites in 26 countries who had previously received treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor plus endocrine therapy. Patients were randomized to receive either vepdegestrant once daily, orally on a 28-day continuous dosing schedule, or fulvestrant, administered intramuscularly on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle starting from Day 1 of Cycle 2. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS) in the intent-to-treat and ESR1m populations as determined by blinded independent central review. Overall survival is a key secondary endpoint. About Vepdegestrant Vepdegestrant is an investigational, orally bioavailable PROTAC (PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera) protein degrader designed to specifically target and degrade the estrogen receptor (ER) for the treatment of patients with ER-positive (ER+)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative (ER+/HER2-) breast cancer. Vepdegestrant is being developed as a potential monotherapy and as part of combination therapy across multiple treatment settings for ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. In July 2021, Arvinas announced a global collaboration with Pfizer for the co-development and co-commercialization of vepdegestrant; Arvinas and Pfizer will share worldwide development costs, commercialization expenses, and profits. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted vepdegestrant Fast Track designation as a monotherapy in the treatment of adults with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with endocrine-based therapy. About Arvinas Arvinas (Nasdaq: ARVN) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating and life-threatening diseases. Through its PROTAC (PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera) protein degrader platform, the Company is pioneering the development of protein degradation therapies designed to harness the body’s natural protein disposal system to selectively and efficiently degrade and remove disease-causing proteins. Arvinas is currently progressing multiple investigational drugs through clinical development programs, including vepdegestrant, targeting the estrogen receptor for patients with locally advanced or metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer; ARV-393, targeting BCL6 for relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin Lymphoma; and ARV-102, targeting LRRK2 for neurodegenerative disorders. Arvinas is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. For more information about Arvinas, visit www.arvinas.com and connect on LinkedIn and X . About Pfizer Oncology At Pfizer Oncology, we are at the forefront of a new era in cancer care. Our industry-leading portfolio and extensive pipeline includes three core mechanisms of action to attack cancer from multiple angles, including small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and bispecific antibodies, including other immune-oncology biologics. We are focused on delivering transformative therapies in some of the world’s most common cancers, including breast cancer, genitourinary cancer, hematology-oncology, and thoracic cancers, which includes lung cancer. Driven by science, we are committed to accelerating breakthroughs to help people with cancer live better and longer lives. About Pfizer: Breakthroughs That Change Patients’ Lives At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world’s premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For 175 years, we have worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.pfizer.com . In addition, to learn more, please visit us on www.pfizer.com and follow us on X at @Pfizer and @Pfizer_News , LinkedIn , YouTube and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Pfizer . 1 World Health Organization. (2024, March 13). Breast cancer . World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/breast-cancer 2 Siegel RL, Kratzer TB, Giaquinto AN, Sung H, Jemal A. Cancer statistics, 2025. CA Cancer J Clin. 2025 Jan-Feb;75(1):10-45. doi: 10.3322/caac.21871. Epub 2025 Jan 16. PMID: 39817679; PMCID: PMC11745215. 3 Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program Data, https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/breast-subtypes.html . 4 Redig AJ, McAllister SS. Breast cancer as a systemic disease: a view of metastasis. J Intern Med . 2013;274(2):113-126. doi:10.1111/joim.12084. 5 Bidard F-C, et al. Elacestrant (oral selective estrogen receptor degrader) Versus Standard Endocrine Therapy for Estrogen Receptor–Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Negative Advanced Breast Cancer: Results From the Randomized Phase III EMERALD Trial. Journal of Clinical Onoclogy. 2022 May https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.22.00338 . 6 Kalinsky, K. Abemaciclib Plus Fulvestrant in Advanced Breast Cancer After Progression on CDK4/6 Inhibition: Results From the Phase III postMONARCH Trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2024 Dec. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO-24-0208 . 7 Tolaney, S. et al. AMEERA-3: Randomized Phase II Study of Amcenestrant (Oral Selective Estrogen Receptor Degrader) Versus Standard Endocrine Monotherapy in Estrogen Receptor–Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Negative Advanced Breast Cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology. https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JCO.22.02746 . SOURCE: Arvinas

Clinical ResultPhase 3Fast TrackASCOPhase 2

11 Mar 2025

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Mixed pivotal data for Pfizer, Arvinas' protein degrader in breast cancer

Hotly anticipated late-stage data for Pfizer and Arvinas' oral oestrogen receptor-degrader vepdegestrant (ARV-471) debuted on Tuesday, with positive results seen in breast cancer patients with an ESR1 mutation. However, the drug failed to demonstrate benefit in those without the mutation, sending Arvinas shares down as much as 50%.While a number of oral selective oestrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) have delivered similarly mixed data — such as Menarini's Orserdu (elacestrant) and Eli Lilly's imlunestrant — hopes were high for vepdegestrant in the broader population. UBS analysts recently said "we think the potential for success in ESR1 [wild type] patients is greater than appreciated" for vepdegestrant, partially due to the design of the VERITAC-2 study.The trial enrolled 624 patients with oestrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer whose disease progressed following prior treatment with CDK 4/6 inhibitors and endocrine therapy. Participants were randomised to receive once-daily vepdegestrant or fulvestrant.PFS exceeded targetTop-line results showed that in patients with an ESR1 mutation, vepdegestrant demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to fulvestrant, meeting the trial's primary endpoint in this population. Pfizer and Arvinas noted that PFS exceeded the pre-specified target hazard ratio of 0.60 in this group.However, the companies said that in the wider trial population, which also included those with ESR1 wild type, the study failed to reach statistical significance on improvement in PFS.OS data immaturePfizer and Arvinas noted that less than a quarter of the required number of events have occurred for the overall survival (OS) analysis — a key secondary endpoint — with the study continuing in order to evaluate this goal."The first Phase III data readout for a PROTAC degrader represents a significant achievement and these data show that vepdegestrant has the potential to provide clinically meaningful outcomes for…patients with metastatic breast cancer whose tumours harbour [ESR1] mutations," remarked John Houston, CEO at Arvinas. The companies noted that the data will be shared with global regulatory authorities, and presented at a medical conference later this year. Meanwhile, the Phase III VERITAC-3 study investigating vepdegestrant in combination with Pfizer's CDK 4/6 inhibitor Ibrance (palbociclib) in the first-line setting is also ongoing.Back in 2021, Pfizer paid $650 million upfront for rights to co-develop vepdegestrant, which utilises Arvinas' PROTAC (PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera) protein degrader platform.The VERITAC-2 results Tuesday follow a positive Phase III readout for AstraZeneca's oral SERD candidate camizestrant last month, showing a significant PFS benefit when paired with a CDK4/6 inhibitor in first-line patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer whose tumours have an emergent ESR1 mutation. In a recent interview with FirstWord to discuss the SERENA-6 study, key opinion leader Azka Ali described the results as a win-win for both safety and efficacy, and would likely hasten the shift from aromatase inhibitors to oral SERDs in patients with ESR1 mutations. For the rest of that conversation, see – KOL Views Q&A: Battle for oral SERD supremacy in HR+ breast cancer boils down to efficacy.

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Indication	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Advanced breast cancer	United Kingdom	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	05 Jan 2024
Metastatic breast cancer	United Kingdom	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	05 Jan 2024
ER-positive/HER2-negative/ ESR1-mutated breast cancer	United States	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Jan 2023

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Indication	Highest Phase	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Breast Cancer	NDA/BLA	United States	Radius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	22 Jun 2022
Node-positive breast cancer	Phase 3	United States	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Sep 2024
Node-positive breast cancer	Phase 3	Australia	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Sep 2024
Node-positive breast cancer	Phase 3	Austria	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Sep 2024
Node-positive breast cancer	Phase 3	Canada	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Sep 2024
Node-positive breast cancer	Phase 3	Germany	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Sep 2024
Node-positive breast cancer	Phase 3	Malaysia	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Sep 2024
Node-positive breast cancer	Phase 3	Netherlands	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Sep 2024
Node-positive breast cancer	Phase 3	Poland	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Sep 2024
Node-positive breast cancer	Phase 3	Romania	Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.	27 Sep 2024

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Study	Phase	Population	Analyzed Enrollment	Group	Results	Evaluation	Publication Date


NCT05563220 \| NCT05386108 (ELEVATE, SABCS2024) Manual	Phase 1/2	ER-positive/HER2-negative Breast Cancer HER2 Negative	55	Elacestrant + Abemaciclib (all efficacy-evaluable)	mzsnkednip(faskpwjjvj) = gtpinhlvle ybcarneayu (fsmsqcynki )	Positive	10 Dec 2024
				Elacestrant + Abemaciclib (ESR1-mut population)	mzsnkednip(faskpwjjvj) = ezgkcwboax ybcarneayu (fsmsqcynki )
SABCS2024 Manual	Not Applicable	ER-positive/HER2-negative Breast Cancer HER2 Negative	212	Elacestrant	vuxsvkpifw(rdzxkpodqq) = xapgkpnwug umsgbddzzn (biwaikgonu, 5.4 - NR)	Positive	10 Dec 2024
				Elacestrant (1-2 lines of prior ET)	vuxsvkpifw(rdzxkpodqq) = zomkynsabr umsgbddzzn (biwaikgonu, 4.9 - NR)
NCT05563220 (ELEVATE, ESMO2024)	Phase 1/2	ER-positive/HER2-negative Breast Cancer ER+ \| HER2-negative \| ESR1-mut	-	Elacestrant + Everolimus	eoywqvajkl(ctyggvtwhf) = 10 (43) 2 (9) xbydlwzwgh (unhmtwgcyi ) View more	Positive	16 Sep 2024
				Elacestrant + Palbociclib
NCT05563220 (ELEVATE, ASCO2024) Manual	Phase 1/2	ER-positive/HER2-negative Breast Cancer HER2 Positive	20	Elacestrant + Ribociclibribociclib	rujjkheloj(qhshzbjoym) = Most common (≥30%) all-grade (Gr) AEs were decreased neutrophils/neutropenia (n=6, 50%; Gr3+ n=4, 33%) in the elacestrant (86-172 mg) + ribociclib (400 mg) cohorts pjvsuelsma (rkxgmodqoa ) View more	Positive	24 May 2024
				elacestrantelacestrant (258-345 mg) + palbociclib (100 mg) cohorts
NCT05386108 (ELECTRA, ASCO2024) Manual	Phase 1/2	ER-positive/HER2-negative Breast Cancer Second line ER Positive \| HER2 Negative \| ESR1 Mutation	26	Elacestrant + Abemaciclib	gjcpbgxvyg(yesfkpalru) = hyrkpfhqcp aeysxplxbj (qghvpqlqsz ) View more	Positive	24 May 2024
EMERALD study (ASCO2024)	Not Applicable	Hormone receptor positive HER2 negative breast cancer ESR1-mutant	418	Elacestrant	xkzfiasxbs(umawpzokii) = zsaaltcdxm siplwtofki (rnxnhuchkm, 4.2 - not reached [NR]) View more	Positive	24 May 2024
NCT05386108 (ELECTRA, AACR2024)	Phase 1/2	ER-positive/HER2-negative Breast Cancer	-	Elacestrant + Abemaciclib	ninhlbxpsd(rpuofyuymc) = sduhjorlvf wlcsqwyvpb (aaroudjmbd )	-	05 Apr 2024
NCT03778931 (EMERALD, Pubmed \| J Clin Oncol)	Phase 3	ER-positive/HER2-negative Breast Cancer	478	Elacestrant 345 mg	thpncncdkx(quiqiljkso) = More patients who received elacestrant experienced dyslipidemia cwtdnktbkz (yzlsebqjdp ) View more	Positive	01 Apr 2024
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NCT03778931 (EMERALD, CTgov)	Phase 3	ER-positive/HER2-negative Breast Cancer	478	Elacestrant (Elacestrant)	zqmesorcbx(zddbbajvnd) = exftwaojbk aqbfadcugy (ykwljeeltk, eintmwrcru - fusltbafqx) View more	-	05 Dec 2023
				Standard of Care (Standard of Care (SoC))	zqmesorcbx(zddbbajvnd) = najrtikymw aqbfadcugy (ykwljeeltk, jrtnlxqzpx - oqmqsjwiek) View more
NCT03778931 (EMERALD, ASCO2023) Manual	Phase 3	ER-positive/HER2-negative/ ESR1-mutated breast cancer ER Positive \| HER2 Negative \| ESR1 wild-type	41	elacestrant (ESR1 non-detected)	bsmqyfqdkb(hucsaskwvd) = rhrdlizkkp znacyfvlzo (jjqvvqxbsv ) View more	Positive	31 May 2023
				Standard of care (ESR1 non-detected)	bsmqyfqdkb(hucsaskwvd) = jejmiusaem znacyfvlzo (jjqvvqxbsv ) View more

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