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Epirubicin and Docetaxel in the Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

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SCRI Development Innovations

Status and phase

Terminated
Phase 2

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Treatments

Drug: Docetaxel
Drug: Epirubicin

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other
Industry

Identifiers

NCT00193024
GIA 11168
378-ONC-0030-219
SCRI BRE 39

Details and patient eligibility

About

The epirubicin/docetaxel combination is one of the most active and best tolerated taxane/anthracycline combinations. In this phase II trial, we will further evaluate the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of the docetaxel/epirubicin combination, when administered as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer.

Full description

Upon determination of eligibility, all patients will receive:

Docetaxel + Epirubicin

Both drugs will be repeated at 21-day intervals

Sex

Female

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Metastatic breast cancer confirmed by biopsy.
  • Received no previous chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer.
  • Prior hormonal therapy is acceptable.
  • Measurable or evaluable disease.
  • Able to perform activities of daily living without considerable assistance
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function
  • Must be able to understand the nature of this study and give written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:

  • Age < 18 years.
  • Cardiac ejection fraction < 45%.
  • Women who are pregnant or lactating.
  • Patients with meningeal metastases are ineligible.
  • Moderate peripheral neuropathy
  • History of hypersensitivity reaction to Taxotere
  • Males with metastatic breast cancer

Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.

Trial design

Primary purpose

Treatment

Allocation

Non-Randomized

Interventional model

Single Group Assignment

Masking

None (Open label)

Trial contacts and locations

0

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