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Testing the Addition of Copanlisib to Usual Treatment (Fulvestrant and Abemaciclib) in Metastatic Breast Cancer
NCT03939897 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This phase I trial studies the effects (good and bad) of adding copanlisib to the usual therapy of fulvestrant and abemaciclib in treating patients with hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative breast cancer that has spread from where it first started (breast) to other places in the body (metastatic). Some breast cancer cells have receptors for the hormones estrogen or progesterone. These cells are hormone receptor positive and they need estrogen or progesterone to grow. This can affect how the cancer is treated. Hormone therapy using fulvestrant may fight breast cancer by blocking the use of estrogen by the tumor cells. Abemaciclib and copanlisib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Adding copanlisib to the usual therapy of fulvestrant and abemaciclib may work better than giving fulvestrant and abemaciclib alone in treating patients with breast cancer.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Biospecimen Collection
- PROCEDURE Biopsy Procedure
- DRUG Abemaciclib
- PROCEDURE Diagnostic Imaging Testing
- DRUG Copanlisib Hydrochloride
Study Locations (14)
Missouri
- Siteman Cancer Center at Saint Peters Hospital — City of Saint Peters
- Siteman Cancer Center at West County Hospital — Creve Coeur
- Washington University School of Medicine — St Louis
- Siteman Cancer Center-South County — St Louis
- Siteman Cancer Center at Christian Hospital — St Louis
California
- UC Irvine Health Cancer Center-Newport — Costa Mesa
- UC Irvine Health/Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center — Orange
New York
- Bellevue Hospital Center — New York
- Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone — New York
North Carolina
- Wake Forest University at Clemmons — Clemmons
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem
Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center — Birmingham
Kentucky
- University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center — Lexington
Ohio
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Columbus
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-06-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-08-14 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03939897
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03939897 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 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8 appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Biospecimen Collection 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: NCT03939897 reports 14 study locations spanning 7 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Missouri, California, New York. 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 NCT03939897 about?
NCT03939897 is a clinical study titled "Testing the Addition of Copanlisib to Usual Treatment (Fulvestrant and Abemaciclib) in Metastatic Breast Cancer". This phase I trial studies the effects (good and bad) of adding copanlisib to the usual therapy of fulvestrant and abemaciclib in treating patients with hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative breast cancer that has spread from where it first started (breast) to other places in the body (metasta...
What is the current status of trial NCT03939897?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2020-06-17. Estimated completion is 2026-08-14.
What conditions does trial NCT03939897 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Metastatic Breast Carcinoma, Recurrent Breast Carcinoma, Metastatic HER2-Negative Breast Carcinoma, Metastatic Hormone Receptor-Positive 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 NCT03939897?
The interventions under investigation include: Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE), Biopsy Procedure (PROCEDURE), Abemaciclib (DRUG), Diagnostic Imaging Testing (PROCEDURE), Copanlisib Hydrochloride (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03939897?
This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03939897 being conducted?
This trial has 14 study locations across Alabama, California, Kentucky, Missouri, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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