Identification of Genes That Predict Local Recurrence in Samples From Patients With Breast Cancer Treated on NSABP-B-28

May 6, 2015 updated by: NSABP Foundation Inc

Molecular Predictors of Loco-Regional Recurrence in Node Positive Breast Cancer

RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer. It may also help doctors predict whether cancer will come back after treatment.

PURPOSE: This research trial is studying genes that may predict local recurrence in samples from patients with breast cancer. treated on NSABP-B-28

Study Overview

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:

  • To evaluate the association between the 21-gene Recurrence Score and risk of local-regional recurrence (LRR) in node-positive, estrogen receptor- (ER) positive (+) patients treated with cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin hydrochloride (AC) with or without paclitaxel in the NSABP-B-28 trial.
  • To evaluate the potential for combining the 21-gene Recurrence Score (RS) with traditional clinico-pathologic factors in order to derive an improved algorithm for prediction of LRR risk and in order to identify subgroups of ER-positive patients with 1-3 or 4 or more positive nodes who do/do not need post mastectomy chest wall radiotherapy (XRT) or regional nodal XRT (irrespective of surgical procedure).
  • To evaluate whether the 21-gene RS predicts benefit from adding paclitaxel to AC chemotherapy in reducing risk of LRR, and improving disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) in node-positive, ER-positive patients from NSABP-B-28.

OUTLINE: RNA extracted from paraffin-embedded tissue samples are analyzed for gene expression profile by Ribogreen assay and RT-PCR. Results are then compared and analyzed with each patient clinical-pathologic factors, including tumor size, patient age, number of positive nodes (1-3, 4+), tumor grade, and surgery type (mastectomy or lumpectomy).

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

1300

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 to 78 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Stored tissue from participants in protocol NSABP B-28.

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Diagnosed with breast cancer and enrolled on NSABP-B-28.

    • Estrogen-receptor positive (ER+)
    • Node-positive disease
  • Primary tumor tissue samples available
  • Treated with cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin hydrochloride and tamoxifen with or without paclitaxel

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Menopausal status 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?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Association between low, intermediate, and high 21-gene recurrence score (RS) and risk of LRR
Time Frame: approximately 4 years
approximately 4 years
Identification of a subgroup of patients who may or may not need radiotherapy after surgery
Time Frame: approximately 4 years
approximately 4 years
21-gene RS in predicting treatment benefit, reducing LRR risk, and improving DFS and OS in node-positive ER+ patients
Time Frame: approximately 4 years
approximately 4 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Terry Mamounas, MD, MPH, FACS, Aultman Cancer Center at Aultman Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 18, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 18, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

August 19, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 8, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2015

Last Verified

May 1, 2015

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