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BYL719 and Letrozole in Post-Menopausal Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
NCT01791478 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of the PI3K inhibitor BYL719 when given together with letrozole in treating patients with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer. The PI3K inhibitor BYL719 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the proteins needed for cell growth. Hormone therapy using letrozole may fight breast cancer by blocking the use of estrogen by the tumor cells. Giving the PI3K inhibitor BYL719 together with letrozole may kill more tumor cells
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER laboratory biomarker analysis
- DRUG letrozole
- DRUG PI3K inhibitor BYL719
- OTHER pharmacological studies
Study Locations (2)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston
Tennessee
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center — Nashville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 46 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-02-28 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01791478
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01791478 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 1, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 46 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, which has 143 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 6 conditions, with HER2-negative Breast Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which laboratory biomarker analysis is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01791478 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Massachusetts, Tennessee. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01791478 about?
NCT01791478 is a clinical study titled "BYL719 and Letrozole in Post-Menopausal Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer". This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of the PI3K inhibitor BYL719 when given together with letrozole in treating patients with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer. The PI3K inhibitor BYL719 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the proteins needed...
What is the current status of trial NCT01791478?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 46 participants. The study started on 2013-04. Estimated completion is 2025-02-28.
What conditions does trial NCT01791478 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: HER2-negative Breast Cancer, Stage IV Breast Cancer, Recurrent Breast Cancer, Estrogen Receptor-positive Breast Cancer, Invasive Ductal Breast Carcinoma. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01791478?
The interventions under investigation include: laboratory biomarker analysis (OTHER), letrozole (DRUG), PI3K inhibitor BYL719 (DRUG), pharmacological studies (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01791478?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, which has 143 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01791478 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Massachusetts, Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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