CompletedPhase 1/2

Study of 0.1% Uracil Topical Cream (UTC) for the Prevention of Hand-Foot Syndrome

United States18 participantsStarted 2010-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to see if combining uracil cream (UTC) with capecitabine (Xeloda) can prevent Hand-Foot Syndrome. The study will also see what effects UTC and capecitabine may have in patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Females, at least 18 years old * Histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic breast cancer * You also cannot have any ulcerations or open wounds on palms of hands or soles of feet Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have had chemotherapy or radiotherapy within 2 weeks (6 weeks for nitrosoureas or mitomycin C)prior to entering the study or if you have not recovered to Grade 1 or better (except for alopecia)from adverse events due to agents administered more than 2 weeks earlier. * Use vitamin 6, chronic use of Cox-2 inhibitors, use full-dose anti- coagulants or use nicotine patches. The above is not a complete list of eligibility criteria. Please see your study doctor for more information.

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

Incidence of Grade 2 and 3 HFS as graded by Roche Criteria

Timeframe: Maximum of 6 months of therapy

Serum Pharmacokinetic Levels of Uracil will be drawn

Timeframe: Maximum of 6 months of therapy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01100463

SponsorNanometics (d.b.a. PHD Biosciences)

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-08

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