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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Combined Immunotherapies in Metastatic ER+ Breast Cancer

CIMER: Combined Immunotherapies in Metastatic ER+ Breast Cancer

Combined Immunotherapies in Metastatic ER+ Breast Cancer (NCT04563507) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Breast Cancer, sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

Women with Hormone Receptor (HR)+ Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor (HER)2- metastatic breast cancer are eligible to a randomized trial. Patients receiving standard first line therapy for metastatic HR+ Breast cancer(BC) (letrozole+palbociclib) are randomly assigned to also receive Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy(SBRT) to each metastatic lesion.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Breast Cancer and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 102 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Breast Cancer subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Newly diagnosed advanced/metastatic breast cancer at diagnosis that progressed with documented evidence of progression after one line of endocrine therapy (with either an antiestrogen or an aromatase inhibitor) (AND/OR) Previously diagnosed and treated metastatic BC, for the first time being offered CDK4/6 inhibition with endocrine therapy ( can have progressed after endocrine therapy before) Male Breast cancer patients are eligible to participate on the trial. Who May Qualify: - Female ≥ 18 years of age pre and post-menopausal - Metastatic disease (≤ 5 sites of measurable disease by RECIST) - Eligible for treatment with CDK4/6 + aromatase inhibitors - Premenopausal status is defined as either: - Patient had last menstrual period within the last 12 months, OR - If on tamoxifen or toremifene within the past 14 days, plasma estradiol and FSH must be in the premenopausal range per local normal range, OR - In case of therapy-induced amenorrhea, plasma estradiol and/or FSH must be in the premenopausal range per local normal range. - Patients who have undergone bilateral oophorectomy are eligible. - Post-menopausal status defined as either 1) at least 2 years without menstrual period or 2) patients older than 50 with serological evidence of post-menopausal status or 3) hysterectomized patients of any age with FSH confirmation of post-menopausal status. - Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1 - Biopsy proven diagnosis of HR+HER2- metastatic breast cancer. ER expression is \>10% - Patient needs to be able to understand and demonstrate a willingness to sign a written willing to sign a consent form document - Hematological WBC ≥ 2000/uL - Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1500/µL - platelet count at least 100 000/µL - blood count (hemoglobin) at least 9.0 g/dL or ≥5.6 mmol/La Renal Creatinine OR Measured or calculated creatinine clearance (GFR can also be used in place of creatinine or CrCl) ≤1.5 × ULN OR ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Newly diagnosed advanced/metastatic breast cancer at diagnosis that progressed with documented evidence of progression after one line of endocrine therapy (with either an antiestrogen or an aromatase inhibitor) (AND/OR) Previously diagnosed and treated metastatic BC, for the first time being offered CDK4/6 inhibition with endocrine therapy ( can have progressed after endocrine therapy before) Male Breast cancer patients are eligible to participate on the trial. Inclusion Criteria: * Female ≥ 18 years of age pre and post-menopausal * Metastatic disease (≤ 5 sites of measurable disease by RECIST) * Eligible for treatment with CDK4/6 + aromatase inhibitors * Premenopausal status is defined as either: * Patient had last menstrual period within the last 12 months, OR * If on tamoxifen or toremifene within the past 14 days, plasma estradiol and FSH must be in the premenopausal range per local normal range, OR * In case of therapy-induced amenorrhea, plasma estradiol and/or FSH must be in the premenopausal range per local normal range. * Patients who have undergone bilateral oophorectomy are eligible. * Post-menopausal status defined as either 1) at least 2 years without menstrual period or 2) patients older than 50 with serological evidence of post-menopausal status or 3) hysterectomized patients of any age with FSH confirmation of post-menopausal status. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1 * Biopsy proven diagnosis of HR+HER2- metastatic breast cancer. ER expression is \>10% * Patient needs to be able to understand and demonstrate a willingness to sign a written informed consent document * Hematological WBC ≥ 2000/uL * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1500/µL * Platelets ≥100 000/µL * Hemoglobin ≥9.0 g/dL or ≥5.6 mmol/La Renal Creatinine OR Measured or calculated creatinine clearance (GFR can also be used in place of creatinine or CrCl) ≤1.5 × ULN OR ≥30 mL/min for the participant with creatinine levels \>1.5 × institutional ULN Hepatic Total bilirubin ≤1.5 ×ULN OR direct bilirubin ≤ULN for participants with total bilirubin levels \>1.5 × ULN * AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) ≤2.5 × ULN * Coagulation International normalized ratio (INR) OR prothrombin time (PT) * Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤1.5 × ULN unless the participant is receiving anticoagulant therapy if PT or aPTT is within the therapeutic range of intended use of anticoagulants Exclusion Criteria: * Active connective tissue disorders, such as lupus or scleroderma requiring flare therapy * Current use of systemic chemotherapy, endocrine therapy or HER2-neu targeted therapy * Any lesion \>5 cm in greatest diameter. * Inability to obtain histologic proof of metastatic breast cancer * Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug. * Has a known additional malignancy (second primary) that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years. Note: Participants with basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma in situ (e.g. cervical cancer in situ) that have undergone potentially curative therapy are not excluded. * Has active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years (i.e. with use of disease modifying agents, corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs). Replacement therapy (e.g., thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency, etc.) is not considered a form of systemic treatment. * Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy. Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Note: No HIV testing is required unless mandated by local health authority. * Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial. * Patients with uncontrolled brain metastases

Treatments Being Tested

RADIATION

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) (50GY in 5 fractions)

Patients randomized to arm 2 will start letrozole alone, and add palbociclib on day 21, after completion of I-SBRT. They will undergo tumor Immunogenic-SBRT(I-SBRT) days 1-12 (+/-2 days, to enable inclusion of holidays). During the week preceding day 1, they will undergo simulation and planning for radiotherapy. Each oligometastatic lesion will be treated with I-SBRT every 48 hours. Treatment may be given daily (to keep the total I-SBRT treatment time to ≤ 12 days) and lesions targeted with I-SBRT will thus be alternated each day to accommodate for the 48 hour interval between fractions

DRUG

Letrozole 2.5Mg Tab

All patients start standard therapy with oral letrozole (Femara), day 1 of the study.

DRUG

Palbociclib 125mg

Patients randomized to arm 2 will start letrozole alone, and add palbociclib on day 21, after completion of I-SBRT.

Locations (3)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States
Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - NewYork Presbyterian
New York, New York, United States
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Queens
New York, New York, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04563507), the sponsor (Weill Medical College of Cornell University), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT04563507 clinical trial studying?

Women with Hormone Receptor (HR)+ Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor (HER)2- metastatic breast cancer are eligible to a randomized trial. Patients receiving standard first line therapy for metastatic HR+ Breast cancer(BC) (letrozole+palbociclib) are randomly assigned to also receive Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy(SBRT) to each metastatic lesion. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04563507?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT04563507?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT04563507. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04563507. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-26 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.