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Phase 2 N=41 Treatment

Weekly Gemcitabine and Trastuzumab in the Treatment of Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Enrolled (actual)
41
Serious AEs
34.2%
Results posted
Mar 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Overall Response Rate (ORR) — 30 percentage of participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
Trastuzumab (Drug); Gemcitabine (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Primary completion
May 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
30
SECONDARY
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
4
SECONDARY
Overall Survival (OS)
21

Summary

Due to its remarkable activity as salvage treatment in women with metastatic breast cancer as well as the additive activity observed for gemcitabine administered in combination with trastuzumab, the clinical activity of the combination of gemcitabine administered with trastuzumab represents an exciting and ideal combination to further evaluate in Her 2 over-expressing metastatic breast cancer patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Her-2 positive metastatic breast cancer confirmed by biopsy
  • Measurable disease
  • Able to perform activities of daily living without considerable
  • No previous chemotherapy with gemcitabine
  • No more than one prior chemotherapy regimen for metastatic breast cancer
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver and renal function
  • Normal heart function
  • Give written informed consent prior to entering this study.

Exclusion Criteria

You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:

  • Received previous treatment with gemcitabine
  • History of brain metastases
  • Serious underlying medical conditions

Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00193063). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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