MAINTAIN Trial: Ribociclib Extends PFS
First randomized evidence supporting the switch of ET + Ribociclib following progression on a prior CDK4/6 inhibitor
Study Architecture
Population: HR+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer.
History: Progressed on prior ET + CDK4/6i (87% Palbociclib).
Design: Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind (n=119).
INTERVENTION (n=60)
Switch ET + Ribociclib
CONTROL (n=59)
Switch ET + Placebo
43%
Reduction in Risk of Progression or Death
HR: 0.57 (P = .006)
Median Progression-Free Survival (Months)
12-Month PFS Rate
Difference: +17.2 pp
≈3.3× higher
Safety Profile
Grade 3 Neutropenia:
Ribo
38%
Placebo
0%
*Febrile neutropenia was rare (n=2).
Clinical Recommendation:
Switching to Ribociclib + different ET is an effective, evidence-based strategy for patients progressing on a prior CDK4/6 inhibitor (specifically Palbociclib).
Abbreviations
- PFS — progression-free survival (выживаемость без прогрессирования)
- HR — hazard ratio (отношение рисков)
- ET — endocrine therapy (эндокринная терапия)
- CDK4/6i — ингибитор CDK4/6
- HR+/HER2- — гормон-рецептор-позитивный / HER2-негативный
- n — число пациентов
| Arm | Ribociclib |
| 12-mo PFS (%) | 24.6 |
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