CETRA: Neoadjuvant Caelyx and Trastuzumab in Her-2 Positive Breast Cancer — CETRA  

Breast Cancer Clinical Trial

Official title: Neoadjuvant Therapy With Trastuzumab and Docetaxel Followed by Trastuzumab, Caelyx (Liposomal Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide in Operable or Locally Advanced Her-2 Positive Breast Cancer

Status Withdrawn

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the rate of pathologic complete response when giving docetaxel and trastuzumab followed by caelyx (liposomal doxorubicin), cyclophosphamide and trastuzumab before surgery in treating women with operable or locally advanced HER-2 positive breast cancer.

Clinical Trial Description

Chemotherapy in association with trastuzumab, a monoclonal antibody, given before surgery, has been shown to reduce tumor size and permit better resection of HER-2 positive breast cancers. This study will evaluate the activity of a neoadjuvant treatment with docetaxel and trastuzumab given every 3 weeks for 4 cycles, followed by the combination of caelyx, cyclophosphamide and trastuzumab every 3 weeks for 4 cycles. Patients will undergo breast cancer surgery 2-5 weeks after the completion of neoadjuvant therapy. Adjuvant therapy after surgery will be given according to existing guidelines, and will include an additional 10 cycles of trastuzumab. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Breast Cancer
• Breast Neoplasms

• NCT number: NCT00434031
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: National Cancer Institute, Naples
• Status: Withdrawn
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: September 2007