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Her 2 Positive Breast CancerNCT02080390

Strain Imaging in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Trastuzumab

An observational study of Her 2 Positive Breast Cancer, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects of the chemotherapeutic drug, Trastuzumab (Herceptin) on the heart. Trastuzumab (Herceptin) is used to treat specific types of breast cancer and is known to cause weakening of the heart. Unfortunately, little is know as to why this this happens. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Her 2 Positive Breast Cancer
What is being tested?
Transthoracic echocardiogram (ultrasound)
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
25 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Sep 2014to 14 Feb 2019
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Women or men recieveing Trastuzumab (Herceptin) for HER2 positive breast cancer.

Who may be able to join

  • Age greater than 18 years
  • Her 2 positive breast cancer.
  • Patients who are currently receiving Trastuzumab (Herceptin).
  • Patients who received Trastuzumab (Herceptin) after the formation of the UFHealth Medical Plaza pharmacy database was initiated.

Who cannot join

  • Age less than 18 years
  • Patients who have not received Trastuzumab (Herceptin).
  • Patients who received Trastuzumab prior to the formation of the UFHealth Medical Plaza pharmacy database.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Univerisity of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610

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About this study

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects of the chemotherapeutic drug, Trastuzumab (Herceptin) on the heart. Trastuzumab (Herceptin) is used to treat specific types of breast cancer and is known to cause weakening of the heart. Unfortunately, little is know as to why this this happens. The investigators want to identify any factors that may lead to the early detection, treatment and prevention of the cardiotoxicity (heart problem) associated with this drug.

Read the detailed description

As a subject participating in this study the following information will be collected: complete past medical history including age, height, and weight will be done with each echocardiogram; blood pressure at clinic visits during treatment with trastuzumab, type of cancer will be noted, type of chemotherapy, doses of chemotherapy, type and dose of chemotherapy in the past, type and dose of radiation therapy received, names and doses of cardiac medications, results of cardiac tests, results of lab tests, family history of heart disease, and social history which will include risk factors for developing heart disease including tobacco and alcohol use. This information will be entered into a database for the investigators to try and detect any factors that may lead to the cardiotoxicity (heart problem) that may be caused by Trastuzumab (Herceptin).

Any transthoracic echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) ordered will be further evaluated for special parameters that may help to detect weakening of the heart earlier than a normal ultrasound. An echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) is when a probe is placed on the chest and pictures are taken using sound waves and a special camera.

Being tested
Transthoracic echocardiogram (ultrasound)
Keywords
Her 2 Positive Breast Cancer, Trastuzumab, Herceptin, Heart Failure, Echocardiography
Medical subject headings
Heart Failure

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Transthoracic echocardiogram (ultrasound)Procedure or surgery

    Also called Transthoracic echocardiogram

    Any transthoracic echocardiogram (ultrasound) of the heart, performed as part of standard clinical care, will be further evaluated for special parameters that may help to detect weakening.

Study groups in NCT02080390
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Transthoracic echocardiogram (ultrasound)Any transthoracic echocardiogram (ultrasound) of the heart, performed as part of standard clinical care, will be further evaluated for special parameters that may help to detect weakening.
Receives: Procedure: Transthoracic echocardiogram (ultrasound)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Longitudinal Strain

    Each transthoracic echocardiogram obtained during the patient's treatment will be assessed for longitudinal strain.

    Measured: Change in baseline longitudinal strain from beginning of study to end of study. Patients will be followed for a minimum of 1 year.

  2. Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

    Left ventricular ejection fraction from all clinically indicated transthoracic echocardiograms will be compared from baseline through the end of the study.

    Measured: Change in ejection fraction from baseline to end of study. Patients will be followed for a minimum of 1 year.

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Clinically evident congestive heart failure

    Clinically evident congestive heart failure(symptoms of fluid overload such as shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or physical findings of congestive heart failure such as jugular venous distension, rales on pulmonary exam, lower extremity edema).

    Measured: From baseline to end of study. Patients will be followed for a minimum of 1 year.

  2. Cardiac medication use

    The type and dose of all cardiac medications will be followed from baseline to end of study.

    Measured: Baseline to end of study. Patients will be follwed for a minimum of 1 year.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Mar 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2014
  3. Primary completion28 Oct 2016
  4. Study completion14 Feb 2019

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Other
Enrolment
25 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02080390
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB201300763
Status last verified
Feb 2019
First submitted
27 Feb 2014
Last updated
1 Mar 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Her 2 Positive Breast Cancer, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Mar 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Longitudinal Strain (time frame: Change in baseline longitudinal strain from beginning of study to end of study. Patients will be followed for a minimum of 1 year.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Mar 2019.

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