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Breast CancerPhase 3EPIK-B5NCT05038735

Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Alpelisib Plus Fulvestrant in Participants With HR-positive (HR+), HER2-negative, Advanced Breast Cancer After Treatment With a CDK4/6 Inhibitor and an Aromatase Inhibitor.

A Phase 3 study testing Alpelisib and Fulvestrant in people with Breast Cancer, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 68 sites in 17 countries.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to complement Study CBYL719C2301 (SOLAR-1) and obtain more comprehensive data on the efficacy and safety of alpelisib (BYL719) in combination with fulvestrant compared with placebo plus fulvestrant in men or postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer with a… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 100 years
Conditions the study is for
Breast Cancer
What is being tested?
Alpelisib and Fulvestrant
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
210 participants
Where
68 sitesin 17 countries
Study dates
17 Dec 2021to 26 Feb 2027
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 100 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participant is an adult ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent and has signed informed consent before any trial related activities and according to local guidelines.
  • Participant has a histologically and/or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of ER+ and/or PgR+ breast cancer by local laboratory.
  • Participant has HER2-negative breast cancer defined as a negative in situ hybridization test or an IHC status of 0, 1+ or 2+. If IHC is 2+, a negative in situ hybridization (Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), Chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH), or Silver-enhanced in situ hybridization (SISH)) test is required by local laboratory testing.
  • Participant has at least one measurable lesion as per RECIST v1.1 criteria as assessed by Investigator (a lesion at a previously irradiated site may only be counted as a target lesion if there is clear sign of progression since the irradiation).
  • Participant has recurrence or progression of disease during or after combined AI (i.e. letrozole, anastrozole, exemestane) and CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. The combined AI and CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy does not need to be the latest treatment regimen (including adjuvant setting).
  • Participant has received ≤ 2 prior lines of systemic therapies overall in the metastatic setting, of which a maximum of 1 line of prior treatment with chemotherapy (except for neoadjuvant/ adjuvant chemotherapy) is permitted.
  • The presence of PIK3CA mutation(s) determined in tumor tissue prior to enrollment either by a Novartis designated laboratory or in tumor tissue or plasma ctDNA by a local laboratory using a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved PIK3CA Companion Diagnostics (CDx) test for alpelisib or the CE-IVD QIAGEN Therascreen® PIK3CA RGQ PCR test.
  • If female, then the participant must be in postmenopausal status.

Who cannot join

  • Participant with symptomatic visceral disease or any disease burden that makes the participant ineligible for endocrine therapy (ET) per the Investigator's best judgment.
  • Participant who relapsed with documented evidence of progression more than 12 months from completion of (neo)adjuvant endocrine/endocrine-based therapy with no treatment for metastatic disease.
  • Participant has received prior treatment with fulvestrant, any oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD), any Phosphatidylinositol-3-Kinase (PI3K), mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) or Protein Kinase B (AKT) inhibitor.
  • Other Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria do apply

Trial locations and contacts

68 sites in 17 countries.

68 sites in 17 countries

Italy15 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Aviano, PN, 33081

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bari, BA, 70124

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bergamo, BG, 24127

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bologna, BO, 40138

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Florence, FI, 50134

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Genova, GE, 16132

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Milan, MI, 20132

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Milan, MI, 20133

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Milan, MI, 20141

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Naples, 80131

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Padova, PD, 35128

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Palermo, PA, 90127

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Roma, RM, 00168

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Rozzano, MI, 20089

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Terni, TR, 05100

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France9 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Besançon, 25030

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63011

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Lyon, 69373

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Marseille, 13273

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Montpellier, 34298

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Paris, 75475

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Paris, 75970

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Valenciennes, 59300

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Spain8 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    A Coruña, 15009

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Badajoz, Extremadura, 06080

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Barcelona, 08036

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Madrid, 28040

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Málaga, 29011

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33011

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, 28223

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Zaragoza, 50009

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Belgium6 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brussels, 1000

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brussels, 1200

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Ghent, 9000

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Leuven, 3000

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Liège, 4000

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Sint-Niklaas, Oost Vlaanderen, 9100

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Czechia5 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brno, 656 53

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Nový Jičín, 741 01

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Prague, 100 34

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Prague, 128 08

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Prague, 140 59

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Germany5 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Augsburg, 86150

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Berlin, 13353

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50937

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Essen, 45136

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Lübeck, 23538

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Portugal4 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Coimbra, 3000-075

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Lisbon, 1099-023

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Lisbon, 1400-038

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Porto, 4200-072

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Slovakia3 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bratislava, 812 50

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bratislava, 833 10

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Košice, 041 91

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Bulgaria2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Plovdiv, 4004

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Sofia, 1330

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Canada2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 5G2

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6

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Finland2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Helsinki, 00029

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Tampere, 33521

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Greece2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Athens, 115 22

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Pátrai, 265 04

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Denmark1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Aalborg, 9000

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Hungary1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Budapest, 1122

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Ireland1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Dublin, D04 T6F4

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Poland1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bydgoszcz, 85-796

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Romania1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Floreşti, Cluj, 407280

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About this study

Official title: EPIK-B5: A Phase III, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Alpelisib in Combination With Fulvestrant for Men and Postmenopausal Women With HR-positive, HER2-negative Advanced Breast Cancer With a PIK3CA Mutation, Who Progressed on or After Aromatase Inhibitor and a CDK4/6 Inhibitor

The purpose of this study is to complement Study CBYL719C2301 (SOLAR-1) and obtain more comprehensive data on the efficacy and safety of alpelisib (BYL719) in combination with fulvestrant compared with placebo plus fulvestrant in men or postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation who progressed or relapsed on or after treatment with an AI plus a CDK4/6 inhibitor.

Read the detailed description

This is a Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international, multi-center trial. Men and postmenopausal women will be randomized to either alpelisib plus fulvestrant or alpelisib-matching placebo plus fulvestrant. Randomization will follow a 1:1 randomization ratio and be stratified by presence of lung and/or liver metastases (yes vs. no) and setting at last prior CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy (adjuvant vs metastatic).

Study treatment with alpelisib plus fulvestrant or alpelisib-matching placebo plus fulvestrant will be initiated on Cycle 1 Day 1, and will continue until disease progression per RECIST v1.1 as per BIRC assessment, start of new antineoplastic therapy, death, lost to follow-up, or withdrawal of consent. A cycle is defined as 28 days.

Conditions
Breast Cancer
Being tested
Alpelisib, Fulvestrant, Alpelisib-matching placebo
Keywords
Alpelisib, Fulvestrant, Advanced breast cancer, Phase III, HR-positive, HER-2 negative, CDK4/6 inhibitor, PIK3CA mutation, Progression free survival, aromatase inhibitor
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • AlpelisibDrug

    Alpelisib (tablets) administered at 300mg orally once daily on a continuous dosing schedule starting on Cycle 1 Day 1 in a 28 day cycle.

  • FulvestrantDrug

    Fulvestrant (prefilled syringe) 500mg administered intramuscularly at Cycle 1 Day 1 and 15 and then at Day 1 of each subsequent cycle (each cycle is 28 days).

  • Alpelisib-matching placeboDrug

    Alpelisib-matching placebo (tablets) administered orally once daily on a continuous dosing schedule starting on Cycle 1 Day 1 in a 28 day cycle.

    After Protocol Amendment 5 is implemented, alpelisib matching-placebo will no longer be supplied or administered once participants have been unblinded.

Study groups in NCT05038735
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Alpelisib plus fulvestrantExperimentalAlpelisib 300 mg orally once daily on a continuous dosing schedule, in a 28-day cycle + fulvestrant 500 mg as intramuscular injection on Cycle 1 Day 1 and 15, and on Day 1 on every Cycle thereafter, in a 28 days cycle.
Receives: Drug: Alpelisib; Drug: Fulvestrant
Alpelisib-matching placebo plus fulvestrantPlacebo comparatorAlpelisib-matching placebo orally once daily on a continuous dosing schedule, in a 28-day cycle + fulvestrant 500 mg as intramuscular injection on Cycle 1 Day 1 and 15 and on Day 1 on every Cycle thereafter, in a 28 days cycle. After Protocol Amendment 5 is implemented, alpelisib matching-placebo will no longer be supplied or administered once participants have been unblinded.
Receives: Drug: Fulvestrant; Drug: Alpelisib-matching placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Progression-free survival (PFS) based on BIRC assessments and using RECIST v1.1 criteria

    Progression-free survival (PFS) is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of the first documented progression or death due to any cause. PFS will be assessed by the Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC) according to RECIST 1.1.

    Measured: From randomization to date of the first documented progression or death due to any cause, assessed up to a maximum duration of 60 months.

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Overall survival (OS)

    Overall survival (OS) is defined as the time from randomization to the date of death due to any cause

    Measured: From the date of randomization to the date of death up to a maximum duration of 60 months

  2. Overall response rate (ORR) with confirmed response based on BIRC assessments and using RECIST v1.1 criteria

    Overall response rate (ORR) with confirmed response is defined as the proportion of participants with best overall response (BOR) of confirmed complete response (CR) or confirmed partial response (PR), as per BIRC and according to RECIST 1.1

    Measured: From the date of randomization up to a maximum duration of 60 months

  3. Clinical benefit rate (CBR) with confirmed response based on BIRC assessments and using RECIST v1.1 criteria

    Clinical benefit rate (CBR) with confirmed response is defined as the proportion of participants with a best overall response of confirmed CR or PR, or SD lasting for a duration of at least 24 weeks. CR, PR and SD are defined as per BIRC review according to RECIST 1.1

    Measured: From the date of randomization up to a maximum duration of 60 months

  4. Duration of response (DOR) with confirmed response based on BIRC assessments and using RECIST v1.1 criteria

    Duration of response (DOR) with confirmed response only applies to participants whose best overall response is confirmed complete response (CR) or confirmed partial response (PR) according to RECIST 1.1 based on tumor response data per BIRC review. The start date is the date of first documented response of CR or PR and the end date is defined as the date of the first documented progression or death due to underlying cancer.

    Measured: From first documented response to the date of first progression or deaths, up to a maximum duration of 60 months

  5. Time to response (TTR) based on BIRC assessments and using RECIST v1.1 criteria

    Time to response (TTR) is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the first documented response of either complete response (CR) or partial response (PR), which must be subsequently confirmed. CR and PR are based on tumor response data as per BIRC review and according to RECIST 1.1

    Measured: From the date of randomization to the first documented response up to a maximum duration of 60 months

  6. PFS based on BIRC assessment and using RECIST v1.1 criteria for participants by PIK3CA mutation status

    Progression-free survival (PFS) is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of the first documented progression or death due to any cause. PFS will be assessed by the Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC) according to RECIST 1.1. Results will be presented by PIK3CA mutation status measured in circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (ctDNA) collected at baseline.

    Measured: From the date of randomization up to a maximum duration of 60 months

  7. Time to definitive deterioration of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) from baseline

    Time to definitive deterioration of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) from baseline is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date when ECOG PS has definitively worsened by at least one category compared to baseline. Deterioration is considered definitive if there is no subsequent improvement in ECOG PS back to the baseline category or better.

    Measured: From the date of randomization up to maximum duration of 60 months

  8. Time to definitive (10%) deterioration in the global health status/Quality of Life (QoL) and symptom scale scores of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire 30-item Core Module (EORTC QLQ-C30)

    Time to definitive (10%) deterioration in global health status/Quality of Life (QoL) and symptom scale scores of the EORTC QLQ-C30 is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of the first occurrence of at least a 10% worsening from baseline in the global health status/QoL or symptom scale scores, with no subsequent improvement above this threshold during treatment or until death from any cause. The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a validated questionnaire assessing cancer patients' quality of life over the past week, comprising 30 items across 5 functional scales, 3 symptom scales, 6 single items, and a global health status/QoL scale. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a higher response level.

    Measured: From the date of randomization up to maximum duration of 60 months

  9. Change from baseline in global health status/QoL and symptom scale scores of the EORTC QLQ-C30

    Change from baseline in global health status/Quality of Life (QoL) and symptom scale scores of the EORTC QLQ-C30 refers to the variation in scores from baseline across domain scores, health states, overall health status, and index values at each assessment timepoint. The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a validated questionnaire designed to assess the quality of life of cancer patients over the past week. It includes 30 items comprising 5 functional scales, 3 symptom scales, 6 single items, and a global health status/QoL scale. Each scale and item is scored from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a higher response level.

    Measured: From the date of randomization up to maximum duration of 60 months

  10. Time from randomization to objective tumour progression on next line treatment or death from any cause (PFS2)

    Time from randomization to objective tumor progression on next-line treatment or death from any cause (PFS2) is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the earliest occurrence of either documented disease progression on next-line therapy, as assessed by the investigator, or death from any cause.

    Measured: From the date of randomization up to maximum duration of 60 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Sep 2021
  2. Study start17 Dec 2021
  3. Primary completion28 Jan 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion26 Feb 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
210 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05038735
Sponsor's protocol ID
CBYL719C2303
Other IDs
2023-509133-39-00, 2023
Acronym
EPIK-B5
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
1 Sep 2021
Last updated
29 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Alpelisib and Fulvestrant in people with Breast Cancer, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 68 sites in 17 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 68 sites in Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Czechia and 12 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Progression-free survival (PFS) based on BIRC assessments and using RECIST v1.1 criteria (time frame: From randomization to date of the first documented progression or death due to any cause, assessed up to a maximum duration of 60 months.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Sep 2026.

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