HELENA Study: An Observational Study of Perjeta (Pertuzumab) in First-Line Treatment in Patients … (NCT01777958) | Clinical Trial Compass
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HELENA Study: An Observational Study of Perjeta (Pertuzumab) in First-Line Treatment in Patients With Her2-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Herceptin Therapy
Germany135 participantsStarted 2013-06-14
Plain-language summary
This observational study will evaluate the efficacy, safety and patient reported quality of life of palliative first-line Perjeta (pertuzumab) in combination with Herceptin (trastuzumab) in patients with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer (metastatic or locally recurrent, inoperable) who relapsed after completed adjuvant Herceptin therapy. Additionally, information on selection criteria of breast cancer patients treated first-line with Perjeta, Herceptin and chemotherapy and their treatment duration will be collected and analyzed. Data will be collected from eligible patients for up to 20 months of treatment and 24 months of follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female adult patients, \>/= 18 years of age
* HER2-positive advanced breast cancer (metastatic or locally recurrent, inoperable) relapsing after completed adjuvant Herceptin therapy
* Indication for first-line treatment with Perjeta in combination with Herceptin and chemotherapy according to the Summary of Product Characteristics
* Prior Herceptin therapy as systemic adjuvant treatment (postoperative treatment in a potentially curable setting); additional upfront neoadjuvant Herceptin therapy is allowed
* No prior chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy for advanced (metastatic or locally recurrent, inoperable) HER2-positive breast cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Contraindications to Perjeta, Herceptin or concomitant chemotherapy according to the Summary of Product Characteristics
* No Herceptin treatment for early breast cancer in the adjuvant setting
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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Median progression-free survival in routine clinical practice