Paclitaxel With or Without Carboplatin and/or Bevacizumab Followed by Doxorubicin and Cyclophosph… (NCT00861705) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Paclitaxel With or Without Carboplatin and/or Bevacizumab Followed by Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide in Treating Patients With Breast Cancer That Can Be Removed by Surgery
United States454 participantsStarted 2009-07-21
Plain-language summary
This randomized phase II trial studies how well paclitaxel with or without carboplatin and/or bevacizumab followed by doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide works in treating patients with breast cancer that can be removed by surgery. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel, carboplatin, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Bevacizumab may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Giving chemotherapy together with bevacizumab before surgery may make the tumor smaller and reduce the amount of normal tissue that needs to be removed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Invasive breast cancer, diagnosed by core needle or incisional biopsy (excisional biopsy not permitted)
* The invasive tumor must be hormone receptor-poor, defined as both estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PgR) negative or staining present in =\< 10% of invasive cancer cells by immunohistochemistry (IHC)
* The invasive tumor must be HER2-negative, defined as IHC 0-1+ or with a fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) ratio (HER2 gene copy/chromosome 17) of \< 2.0 if IHC 2+
* Clinical stage II-III invasive breast cancer with intent to perform surgical resection after neoadjuvant therapy; patients with inflammatory breast cancer are not eligible; staging to rule out metastatic disease is recommended for clinical stage III patients
* Patients with multicentric or bilateral disease are eligible if the target lesion meets eligibility criteria
* Patient agrees to undergo pretreatment research biopsies
* No prior chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or radiation therapy with therapeutic intent for this cancer
* The target lesion in the breast must be \>= 1 cm, clinically or radiographically; palpable or radiographically measurable axillary adenopathy will be recorded but will not serve as measurable disease for the primary endpoint; patients with axillary disease only (no identifiable tumor in the breast that is \>= 1 cm on physical exam or radiographic study) are not eligible to participate
* Patients with a history of significant bleeding episodes …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) in the Breast. Defined as the Absence of Residual Invasive Carcinoma in the Breast (ypT0/is).
Timeframe: At the time of definitive surgical removal, up to 28 weeks
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Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) in the Breast. Defined as the Absence of Residual Invasive Carcinoma in the Breast (ypT0/is).
Timeframe: At the time of definitive surgical removal, up to 28 weeks