Gene Expression in Predicting Response to Paclitaxel in Patients With Breast Cancer

December 17, 2013 updated by: Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

Determination Of FEZ1/LZTS1 Expression As A Predictor Of Response To Taxol

RATIONALE: DNA analysis of tumor tissue may help doctors predict how patients who receive paclitaxel will respond to treatment.

PURPOSE: This laboratory study is evaluating gene expression in predicting response to paclitaxel in patients with breast cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:

  • Determine whether loss of function of the FEZ1/LZTS1 gene is a predictor of response in patients with breast cancer treated with paclitaxel.

OUTLINE: This is a single-blind study.

Tumor tissue is analyzed for FEZ1/LZTS1 gene expression by immunohistochemistry using an antibody for the gene. Tumor expression of the gene is characterized by immunohistochemistry and scored by intensity of staining, percent of cell staining, and staining index. Tumor tissue is also analyzed for FEZ1/LZTS1 gene disruption by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and direct sequencing.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: Approximately 120 patients will be accrued for this study.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

120

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Diagnosis of breast cancer

  • Measurable disease

    • Metastatic disease identified by imaging studies OR a primary disease site that will be treated in a neoadjuvant protocol
    • Lesions ≥ 10 mm by spiral CT scan
  • Tumor tissue from the primary or metastatic site available for analysis by immunohistochemistry
  • Previously treated OR planning to undergo treatment with paclitaxel* NOTE: *Concurrent enrollment on ECOG-2100 allowed

  • Hormone receptor status:

    • Not specified

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Not specified

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

  • See Disease Characteristics

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?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Evaluation of the association between tumor expression of FEZ1/LZTS1 gene and response to paclitaxel

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Utility of FEZ1/LZTS1 gene expression in predicting the full 4-level response pattern (complete response, partial response, stable disease, progressive disease)

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Carlo M. Croce, MD, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2003

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)

December 18, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 17, 2013

Last Verified

May 1, 2006

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDR0000355163
  • TJUH-02U.536

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