A Study of Pertuzumab in Addition to Chemotherapy and Herceptin (Trastuzumab) as Adjuvant Therapy in Patients With HER2-Positive Primary Breast Cancer

Overview

About this study

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-arm study will assess the safety and efficacy of pertuzumab in addition to chemotherapy plus Herceptin (t rastuzumab) as adjuvant therapy in patients with operable HER2-positive primary breast cancer. After surgery, patients will be randomized to receive either pertuzumab or placebo intravenously (iv) every 3 weeks for one year, in addition to 6-8 cycles of chemotherapy and 1 year of Herceptin (trastuzumab) iv every 3 wee ks. Anticipated time on study treatment is 52 weeks. This study will be carried out in collaboration with the Breast International Group (BIG).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Study closed to enrollment

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult patients. ≥ 18 years of age
  • Non-metastatic primary invasive HER2-positive carcinoma of the breast that is adequately excised and that is node-positive (except T0)
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤1
  • The interval between definitive surgery for breast cancer and the first dose of chemotherapy must be no more than 8 weeks (56 days). The first cycle of chemotherapy must be administered within 7 days of randomization or on Day 56, whichever occurs first.
  • Known hormone receptor status (estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor)
  • Baseline LVEF ≥ 55%
  • Women of childbearing potential and male participants with partners of childbearing potential must agree to use effective contraception (as defined by the protocol) by the patient and/or partner for the duration of the study treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drug

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of any prior (ipsi- and/or contralateral) invasive breast cancer
  • History of non-breast malignancies within the 5 years prior to study entry, except for carcinoma in situ of the cervix, carcinoma in situ of the colon, melanoma in situ, and basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin
  • Any "clinical" T4 tumor as defined by TNM, including inflammatory breast cancer
  • Any previous systemic chemotherapy for cancer or radiotherapy for cancer
  • Prior use of anti-HER2 therapy for any reason or other prior biologic or immunotherapy for cancer
  • Concurrent anti-cancer treatment in another investigational trial
  • Serious cardiac or cardiovascular disease or condition
  • Pregnant or lactating women

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Matthew Goetz, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Alvaro Moreno Aspitia, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Donald Northfelt, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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Additional contact information

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Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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