Randomized phase II comparison of single-agent carboplatin versus combination of carboplatin and everolimus for advanced triple negative breast cancer
摘要
Triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) are associated with a high frequency of PTEN loss, which can lead to activation of the mTOR pathway and tumor proliferation but may be reversible with the mTOR inhibitor everolimus. A prior phase II single-arm trial of carboplatin and everolimus in patients with advanced TNBC demonstrated good tolerability and preliminary efficacy.
Patients and methodsA phase II randomized trial in patients with advanced TNBC, with 0–3 prior lines of therapy, was conducted. Patients were randomized 2:1 to receive carboplatin and everolimus or carboplatin alone. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). Secondary endpoints included overall survival (OS), overall response rate (ORR), clinical benefit rate (CBR), and safety.
ResultsBetween 2015 and 2022, 59 patients were randomized to carboplatin/everolimus (n = 38) or carboplatin alone (n = 21). The median age of the population was 62 years and 68% had received at least one prior line of therapy. Median PFS was significantly improved in patients who received carboplatin/everolimus (4.7 months) versus carboplatin alone (4.2 months; HR:0.49; 95% CI: 0.25–0.98; p = 0.0390). OS was 17.6 months with the combination and 14.6 months with carboplatin alone (HR:1.17; 95% CI: 0.59–2.30; p = 0.6593). The most common adverse events (AEs) on the combination included thrombocytopenia, anemia, leukopenia, and neutropenia.
ConclusionThe combination of carboplatin and everolimus in this study reduced the risk of progression or death by 52%. The regimen was well tolerated and provides a promising treatment option for patients with advanced TNBC.