At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓HER2-positive breast cancer (documented by core biopsy)
- ✓Stage IIA-IIIC or high-risk node-negative disease
- ✓Normal cardiac function and adequate hematologic function
- ✓No evidence of metastatic disease
- ✕Uncontrolled intercurrent disease or active infection
- ✕Known sensitivity to E. coli-derived proteins or polysorbate 80
- ✕Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy greater than Grade 1
- ✕Prior malignancy within 5 years (except surgically cured nonmelanomatous skin cancer, in-situ cervical carcinoma, or in-situ breast carcinoma)
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Pilot Trial of Sequential Dose-Dense Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Plus Herceptin in HER2 Positive Stage II-III Breast Cancer Patients
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, and 2 other interventions for Breast Neoplasm. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 7 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of the combination of the following medications given every two weeks in HER2 positive breast cancer patients: * trastuzumab (Herceptin) * epirubicin (Ellence) * cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) * docetaxel (Taxotere)
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
epirubicin (100 mg/m\^2) every 2 weeks for 4 cycles
cyclophosphamide (600 mg/m\^2) every 2 weeks for 4 cycles
docetaxel (75 mg/m\^2) every 2 weeks for 4 cycles
trastuzumab (6 mg/kg \[loading dose\] once then 4 mg/kg \[maintenance dose\]) every 2 weeks for 4 treatments