Lapatinib Resistance in Patients With Breast Cancer

October 1, 2015 updated by: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study of Resistance Mechanisms Against Lapatinib in Patients With ErbB-2-Positive Breast Cancers

RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor tissue and blood from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about cancer and the development of drug resistance in patients.

PURPOSE: This research study is looking at lapatinib resistance in patients with breast cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:

  • To identify secondary ErbB2 mutations in tumor tissue samples from patients with ErbB2-positive breast cancer treated with lapatinib ditosylate.
  • To investigate ErbB2 copy number changes and expression levels.
  • To determine abnormalities of other pathways (e.g., c-MET and PI3K) as potential mechanisms of resistance.

OUTLINE: Previously collected tumor tissue samples* are obtained for genetic analysis studies. Samples are analyzed for secondary ErbB2 mutations by nested PCR; ErbB2 copy number changes by quantitative PCR and standard histological FISH; and ErbB2 expression levels by quantitative RT-PCR and IHC. Patients also undergo blood sample collection for extraction of DNA (as normal control DNA) and isolation of EpCAM-positive circulating tumor cells using immunomagnetic cell separation technology. Additional research studies may include mutational and amplification analysis of the c-MET and PI3K pathways.

NOTE: *Patients may undergo biopsy if a post-treatment tumor tissue sample is unavailable.

Study Type

Observational

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

  • United States
    • Ohio
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195
        • Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer institute, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106-5065
        • Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44024
        • Geauga Regional Hospital
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44060
        • Lake/University Ireland Cancer Center
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44121
        • University Suburban Health Center
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44122
        • UHHS Chagrin Highlands Medical Center
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44130
        • Southwest General Health Center
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44145
        • UHHS Westlake Medical Center
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44708
        • Mercy Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Primary care clinic

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Pathologically confirmed invasive breast cancer

    • ErbB2-positive disease

  • Has received or is currently receiving lapatinib ditosylate

    • Documented clinical benefit while receiving lapatinib ditosylate (e.g., stable disease of ≥ 12 weeks duration OR a radiographic response)
  • Must have tumor tissue samples available for research studies
  • Hormone receptor status not specified

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Menopausal status not specified
  • Not pregnant*
  • Coagulation profile normal*
  • Platelet count > 100,000/mm³* NOTE: *For patients requiring a post-treatment biopsy

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

  • See Disease Characteristics
  • Concurrent chemotherapy or trastuzumab (Herceptin®) allowed
  • No concurrent anticoagulants, including warfarin or low-molecular weight heparin*
  • No concurrent antiplatelet therapy, including aspirin, clopidogrel, or other antiplatelet agents* NOTE: *For patients requiring a post-treatment biopsy

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Secondary ErbB2 mutations
ErbB2 copy number changes and expression levels
Abnormalities of other pathways (e.g., c-MET and PI3K) as potential mechanisms of resistance

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Balazs Halmos, MD, Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 9, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 9, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

May 12, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 2, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 1, 2015

Last Verified

October 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CASE15107 (Other Identifier: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center)
  • P30CA043703 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
  • CASE-15107-CC488

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