Study With Docetaxel, Carboplatin and Herceptin Versus Vinorelbine and Herceptin in HER-2 (+) Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

March 12, 2012 updated by: Hellenic Oncology Research Group

A Multicenter Randomized Phase II Study of First Line Treatment With Sequential Administration of Docetaxel, Carboplatin and Herceptin Versus the Administration of Vinorelbine and Herceptin Combination in HER-2 Positive Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

This trial will compare the efficacy of sequential administration of Docetaxel, Carboplatin and Herceptin versus the administration of Vinorelbine and Herceptin combination as first line treatment in HER-2 positive patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Terminated

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Herceptin, a humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the extracellular domain of the transmembrane glycoprotein HER2/neu (c-erbB-2), is a valuable option in the treatment of women with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. The combination of Herceptin and chemotherapy yielded significantly better results than chemotherapy alone in response, time to progression, and survival time. Whether the combination of Docetaxel, Carboplatin and Herceptin versus the administration of Vinorelbine and Herceptin combination in HER-2 positive patients with metastatic breast cancer is preferable is not yet known.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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88

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Greece
      • Alexandroupolis, Greece
        • University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Dep of Medical Oncology
      • Athens, Greece
        • "Laikon" General Hospital, Medical Oncology Unit, Propedeutic Dep of Internal Medicine
      • Athens, Greece
        • "IASO" General Hospital of Athens, 1st Dep of Medical Oncology
      • Athens, Greece
        • 401 Military Hospital of Athens
      • Athens, Greece
        • Air Forces Military Hospital of Athens
      • Athens, Greece
        • Marika Iliadis" Hospital of Athens, Dep of Medical Oncology
      • Athens, Greece
        • State General Hospital of Larissa
      • Piraeus, Greece
        • "Metaxa's" Anticancer Hospital of Piraeus, 1st Dep of Medical Oncology
      • Thessaloniki, Greece
        • "Theagenion" Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki, 2nd Dep of Medical Oncology
    • Crete
      • Heraklion, Crete, Greece, 71110
        • University Hospital of Crete

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Performance status (WHO) 0-2
  • Histologically confirmed metastatic breast adenocarcinoma (stage IV) without any prior chemotherapy received
  • HER-2 overexpression 2+ or 3+ using IHC or FISH +
  • Measurable disease not in a prior irradiation field (no other concurrent chemotherapy agents)
  • No more than 25% of myeloproductive bone marrow irradiated (more than 4 weeks since prior radiotherapy and recovered)
  • More than 6 months since prior adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy and recovered
  • No prior first line chemotherapy for metastatic disease
  • Endocrine therapy is allowed as adjuvant or first line treatment for metastatic disease
  • Paraffin block from the primary tumor available in the research lab
  • Adequate bone marrow function (absolute neutrophil count > 1000/mm^3, platelet count > 100000/mm^3, hemoglobin > 9 gr/mm^3)
  • Adequate liver (Bilirubin < 1.5 times upper limit of normal and SGOT/SGPT < 2 times upper limit of normal) and renal function (creatinine < 2mg/dl)
  • Adequate cardiac function (LVEF > 50%)
  • Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or nursing
  • Concurrent agents ketoconazole, macrolide antibiotics, zidovudine which may induce P-450 cytochrome
  • Positive pregnancy test
  • Motor or sensory neuropathy > grade 1 according to NCIC Τoxicity Criteria
  • Patients with brain metastatic disease who has not been irradiated or uncontrolled brain metastatic disease after irradiation
  • History of allergic reaction attributed to docetaxel
  • Psychiatric illness or social situation that would preclude study compliance
  • Other concurrent uncontrolled illness.
  • Other invasive malignancy within the past 5 years except cured basal cell skin carcinoma and cervical carcinoma in situ

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives a specific intervention/treatment, or no intervention, according to the trial's protocol.
Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: 1
Docetaxel + Carboplatin + Herceptin (D/Carbo/Her)
Drug: Docetaxel
Docetaxel at the dose of 75mg/m^2 IV on day 1 every 3 weeks for 6 consecutive cycles
Other Names:
  • Taxotere
Drug: Carboplatin
Carboplatin at the dose of 5 AUC IV on day 1 every 3 weeks for 6 consecutive cycles
Drug: Herceptin
Herceptin 8 mg/Kg on day 1 for the first cycle and 6 mg/Kg for the 5 remaining cycles, IV, every 3 weeks
Experimental: 2
Vinorelbine + Herceptin (VHer)
Drug: Herceptin
Herceptin 8 mg/Kg on day 1 for the first cycle and 6 mg/Kg for the 5 remaining cycles, IV, every 3 weeks
Drug: Vinorelbine
Vinorelbine at the dose of 60mg/m^2 per os,weekly
Other Names:
  • Navelbine

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Time to progression between the two treatment arms
Time Frame: 1 year
1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Overall survival
Time Frame: 1 year
1 year
Toxicity profile
Time Frame: During the time of chemotherpy
During the time of chemotherpy

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Hellenic Oncology Research Group

Collaborators

Collaborators

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University Hospital of Crete

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Principal Investigator: Dimitris Mavroudis, MD, University Hospital of Crete, Dep of Medical Oncology

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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December 1, 2003

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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November 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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November 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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March 28, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 28, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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March 29, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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March 13, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 12, 2012

Last Verified

Last Verified

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March 1, 2012

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • CT/03.08

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