Real-World study tracks palbociclib use in canadian breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06003114

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 ยท Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study observes how Canadian women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) use the drug palbociclib (Ibrance) as their first treatment. Researchers will measure how long patients stay on the drug and look at treatment patterns in real-world settings, outside of a controlled clinical trial. The goal is to better understand how this medication is actually used in everyday practice.

What this could mean

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Active substance
palbociclib (Ibrance)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how well palbociclib works outside of clinical trials, helping doctors optimize treatment for women with this type of breast cancer.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by patient selection and real-world variability.

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Study facts

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Participants

472 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Feb 2024

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Treatment of Canadian women patients on palbociclib with HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Received at least one cycle of palbociclib as first line therapy for metastatic breast cancer between 01 January 2016 and 31 December 2022 * Histologically confirmed HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer * Minimum of 3 months available follow-up on palbociclib Exclusion Criteria: * Received a different CDK4/6 inhibitor before palbociclib in the first line * Received other systemic therapy, including hormone therapy, 15-60 days prior to initiation of palbociclib * Invalid or incomplete records (more specifically, complete duration of treatment on palbociclib, endocrine therapy or LHRH) * Death date recorded on or before the date of index date

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alberta Health Services

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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