๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-21

Palbociclib and Endocrine Therapy for LObular Breast Cancer Preoperative Study (PELOPS) (NCT02764541)

Palbociclib and Endocrine Therapy for LObular Breast Cancer Preoperative Study (PELOPS): A Randomized Phase II Study of Palbociclib With Letrozole Versus Letrozole Alone for Invasive Lobular Carcinoma and Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This research study is evaluating how well Breast Cancer responds to preoperative treatment with Endocrine treatment in combination with a drug called Palbociclib or Endocrine treatment alone as possible treatments for Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Stamford Hospital โ€” Stamford, Connecticut

Age range: 18 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (11 Sites)

  • Stamford Hospital โ€” Stamford, Connecticut
  • Eastern Maine Medical Center โ€” Brewer, Maine
  • Dana-Farber at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • DF/BWCC at Milford Regional Medical Center โ€” Milford, Massachusetts
  • DF/BWCC in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital โ€” South Weymouth, Massachusetts
  • Lifespan โ€” Providence, Rhode Island
  • Sarah Cannon Research Institute โ€” Nashville, Tennessee
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center โ€” Nashville, Tennessee
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—