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Breast CancerPhase 1/2NCT03112590

Phase I-II Study of Interferon-gamma in Patients With HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer

A Phase 1/2 study testing Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), Paclitaxel and Trastuzumab in people with Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer, Male, run by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

This purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and to find the optimal dose in participants with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positive breast cancer who are given the combination of Interferon-gamma with paclitaxel, trastuzumab and pertuzumab. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), Paclitaxel and Trastuzumab
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
51 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
23 Jun 2017to 20 Feb 2023
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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

Who may be able to join

  • Participants must have a histologically confirmed HER2 positive breast cancer (by ImmunoHistoChemistry (IHC) 3+ or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) ratio ≥ 2.0). Phase 1: unresectable locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Phase 2: clinical stage 1-3 early stage breast cancer with primary tumor is at least 1cm measured by clinical exam or by radiologic breast imaging tests.
  • Prior Therapy - Phase 1: Must be candidates to receive paclitaxel chemotherapy in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab. Phase 2: No prior chemotherapy, radiation, or definitive therapeutic surgery (e.g., mastectomy, lumpectomy or axillary dissection) for this malignancy. Patients who have had a prior sentinel lymph node biopsy for this malignancy are eligible. Patients who received equal to or less than 1 cycle of therapy (up to 4 weeks) will be allowed to enroll in this trial.
  • Patients who received tamoxifen or another selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) for the prevention or treatment of breast cancer or for other indications (e.g., osteoporosis, prior ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)), or who receive aromatase inhibitors for prevention or treatment of breast cancer, are eligible. Patients who are hormone-receptor positive and who have received other hormonal agents for the treatment of breast cancer (e.g., Fulvestrant®) are also eligible. Tamoxifen therapy or other hormonal agents should be discontinued at least 1 week before the patient is started on study therapy.
  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1.
  • Must have normal organ and marrow function within 2 weeks of registration (except where specified otherwise).
  • Women of childbearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation.
  • Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Who cannot join

  • Receiving any other investigational agents during protocol therapy, or up to 14 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to beginning protocol therapy. There should be a least a 1-week interval between last dose of endocrine therapy and protocol therapy.
  • Have had chemotherapy or radiation therapy within 2 weeks prior to beginning protocol therapy.
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, congenital prolonged QT syndrome, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
  • Current use of corticosteroid therapy > 5 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent doses of other corticosteroids (topical, intranasal, and inhaled corticosteroids in standard doses and physiologic replacement for participants with adrenal insufficiency are allowed).
  • Known active or symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Asymptomatic, treated, and/or stable brain metastases, as measured by subsequent radiologic evaluations at least two months apart, are permitted.
  • Pregnant or breast feeding.
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  • Known HIV-positive.
  • Known current or a history of hepatitis B or C virus, including chronic and dormant states, unless disease has been treated and confirmed cleared.
  • Major surgery within 4 weeks of initiation of study drug.
  • Second invasive malignancy requiring active treatment.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

    Tampa, Florida, 33612

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About this study

Official title: A Phase I-II Study of Interferon-gamma Plus Weekly Paclitaxel, Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab in Patients With HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer

This purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and to find the optimal dose in participants with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positive breast cancer who are given the combination of Interferon-gamma with paclitaxel, trastuzumab and pertuzumab. This study will also look at other effects of Interferon-gamma with paclitaxel, trastuzumab and pertuzumab, including its effect on this type of cancer.

Interferon-gamma is a biologically manufactured protein that is similar to a protein the body makes naturally. In the body, interferon gamma is produced by immune cells and helps to prevent serious infections.

Being tested
Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), Paclitaxel, Trastuzumab, Pertuzumab, Post Therapy Surgery
Keywords
Histologically confirmed HER2 positive breast cancer, Unresectable breast cancer, Locally advanced breast cancer, Metastatic breast cancer, Clinical stage 2-3 early stage breast cancer
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms, Breast Neoplasms, Male

What participants receive

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

  • Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)Biological

    Also called Actimmune®, signaling proteins

    Phase 1: IFN-γ 50 or 75 mcg/m^2 SQ x 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Phase 2: IFN-γ at Recommended Phase II Dose (RP2D) subcutaneously (SQ) x 3 days/week, for 12 weeks.

  • PaclitaxelDrug

    Also called Abraxane®

    Phase 1 and Phase 2: Paclitaxel 80 mg/m^2/week, for 12 weeks.

  • TrastuzumabDrug

    Also called Herceptin®

    Phase 1 and Phase 2: Trastuzumab 8 mg/kg intravenous (IV) loading dose on cycle 1/day 1 (C1D1), followed by 6 mg/kg on subsequent cycles every 3 weeks, for 12 weeks.

  • PertuzumabOther

    Also called PERJETA®, monoclonal antibody

    Phase 1 and Phase 2: Pertuzumab 840 mg IV loading dose on C1D1, followed by 420 mg on subsequent cycles every 3 weeks, for 12 weeks.

  • Post Therapy SurgeryProcedure or surgery

    Phase 2: Participants will be assessed for surgery following the fourth cycle of study therapy (or earlier if study treatment is cancelled due to unmanageable side effects).

Study groups in NCT03112590
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Combination TherapyExperimentalPhase 1: Participants with HER-2 positive metastatic breast cancer enrolled in groups of 3-6 or more; each group participant to be given the same dose and schedule of Interferon-gamma plus paclitaxel, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab. If group participants do not have bad side effects, the next group will be given a higher dose of Interferon-gamma. This will continue until the highest safe dose of Interferon-gamma is found. Once highest safe dose of Interferon-gamma is found, participants may be enrolled in Phase II. Phase 2: Approximately 31 participants with Stage 2-3 HER2 positive early stage breast cancer enrolled to receive therapy with Interferon-gamma plus paclitaxel, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab. Interferon-gamma given at dose found in the Phase 1. Phase 2: Post therapy surgery.
Receives: Biological: Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ); Drug: Paclitaxel; Drug: Trastuzumab; Other: Pertuzumab; Procedure: Post Therapy Surgery

What is being measured

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

  1. Phase 1: Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D)

    The dose limiting toxicity (DLT) evaluation period for dose escalation will be during the first three weeks. The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) dose level is defined as the highest dose level with ≤1 out of 6 participants experiencing a DLT. If the first dose level experience two or more DLTs, then dose de-escalation will occur. DLT during cycle one (C1) is defined as follows: Non-hematologic or hematologic toxicities that are ≥ grade 3 in severity and probably or definitely related to study therapy which leads to chemotherapy treatment delays > 14 days are considered DLT. The MTD will become the RP2D.

    Measured: 12 weeks

  2. Phase 2: Pathologic Complete Response Rate (pCR)

    Pathologic complete response in the breast at definitive surgery after completion of protocol therapy. The pathologic response to treatment will be assessed by an institutional pathologist at Moffitt Cancer Center. The pathologist will evaluate response by the "Residual Cancer Burden"(RCB) for each participant as described in the online calculator (see RCB link in the More Information section). pCR is defined as no residual invasive carcinoma in the breast and lymph notes at definitive surgery following neoadjuvant therapy

    Measured: After post therapy surgery - Therapy: approximately 12 weeks per participant

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Phase 2: Clinical Response

    Complete Response (CR) and Partial Response (PR) based upon tumor measurements obtained on physical examination at baseline, after completion of 4 cycles of study therapy. Factors that will be evaluated include: Breast mass(es) - size (longest dimension); Axillary lymph node(s) - size (longest dimension); Skin edema of the breast - present worse, present unchanged, present improved, or absent; Skin erythema of the breast - present worse, present unchanged, present improved, or absent.

    Measured: 12 weeks

  2. Phase 2: Progression Free Survival (PFS)/Number of Participants Who Progressed

    Progression will be evaluated in this study using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria, version 1.1.

    PFS is defined as the time from study therapy to the first occurrence of ipsilateral invasive breast tumor recurrence, ipsilateral locoregional invasive breast cancer recurrence, contralateral invasive breast cancer, distant recurrence, or death from any cause. This is reported as number of participants who progressed.

    Measured: Up to 2 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted13 Apr 2017
  2. Study start23 Jun 2017
  3. Primary completion31 Mar 2021
  4. Study completion20 Feb 2023

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
51 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03112590
Sponsor's protocol ID
MCC-18936
Status last verified
Apr 2023
First submitted
10 Apr 2017
Last updated
19 Apr 2023
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Gautam N, Elleson KM, Ramamoorthi G, Czerniecki BJ. Current State of Cell Therapies for Breast Cancer. Cancer J. 2022 Jul-Aug 01;28(4):301-309. doi: 10.1097/PPO.0000000000000607.

    PubMed 35880940

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), Paclitaxel and Trastuzumab in people with Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer, Male, run by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute 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 8 inclusion and 10 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 19 Apr 2023. 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.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 8 Jun 2022). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Phase 1: Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) (time frame: 12 weeks). 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?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03112590, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 19 Apr 2023.

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