NCT00847444

Brief Summary

This is an open-label, multicenter, 2x2 factorial design, randomized controlled, Phase III study comparing the disease free survival after randomisation in patients treated with 3 cycles of Epirubicine-Fluorouracil-Cyclophosphamide(FEC)-chemotherapy, followed by 3 cycles of Docetaxel(D)-chemotherapy, versus 6 cycles of Docetaxel- Cyclophosphamide (DC)-chemotherapy, and to compare the disease free survival in patients with BMI of 24 - 40 kg/m² after randomisation with versus without the lifestyle intervention. Patients will be required to have histopathological proof of a HER2/neu negative tumor and: axillary lymph node metastases (pN1-3) or high risk node negative, defined as: 'pT ≥2 or histopathological grade 3, or age ≤35 or negative hormone receptor status, but are not allowed to have evidence of distant disease. Patients will have to be entered into the study no later than 6 weeks after complete resection of the primary tumor. No other antineoplastic treatment other than surgical treatment, the defined cytotoxic and endocrine treatment and radiotherapy will be allowed prior to study entry and during the course of the study.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
3,547

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3 breast-cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2009

Typical duration for phase_3 breast-cancer

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2009

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 17, 2009

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 19, 2009

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2011

Completed
5 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

April 19, 2013

Status Verified

April 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

2.6 years

First QC Date

February 17, 2009

Last Update Submit

April 17, 2013

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The first primary objective of this study is to compare disease free survival after randomisation in patients treated with a combination of 5-FU/Epirubicine/Cyclophosphamide followed by Docetaxel vs. Docetaxel/Cyclophosphamide

    60 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • The second primary objective of this study is to compare disease free survival after randomisation in patients with vs. without lifestyle intervention

    60 months

Study Arms (3)

AA

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Drug intervention

Drug: Drug-based intervention

BA

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Lifestyle intervention

Behavioral: Lifestyle-based Intervention

BB

NO INTERVENTION

No individualized lifestyle intervention program.

Interventions

Randomization A AA: 3 cycles of 5-Fluorouracil 500 mg/m² i.v. body surface area and Epirubicine 100 mg/m² i.v. and Cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m² i.v., (FEC100), each administered on day 1, repeated on day 22, subsequently followed by 3 cycles of Docetaxel 100 mg/m² body surface area i.v. (D), administered on day 1, repeated on day 22 AB: 6 cycles of Docetaxel 75 mg/m² and Cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m² i.v. body surface area i.v. (DC), administered on day 1, repeated on day 22

AA

All Patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 24 - 40 kg/m² at the time of enrollment will be subsequently randomized as follows: Second randomization B BA: Lifestyle intervention program to reduce body weight comprising individual weight loss, diet and physical activity goals in the framework of a 2-year standardized and structured telephone and mail-based intervention.

BA

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Patients may be included in the study only if they meet all the following criteria: 1. Primary epithelial invasive carcinoma of the breast pT1-4, pN0-3, pM0 2. No evidence of HER2/neu overexpressing (IHC neg or +) or amplifying (FISH neg.) tumor 3. Histopathological proof of axillary lymph node metastases (pN1-3) or high risk node negative, defined as at least one criterion of the following: 'pT ≥2, histopathological grade 3, age ≤35, negative hormone receptor' 4. Complete resection of the primary tumor with margins of resection free of invasive carcinoma not more than 6 weeks ago 5. Females ≥ 18 years of age 6. Performance status ≤ 2 on ECOG-Scale 7. Adequate bone marrow reserve: leucocytes ≥ 3.0 x 109/l and platelets ≥ 100 x 109/l 8. Bilirubin within the reference laboratory's normal range, ASAT (SGOT), ALAT (SGPT) and AP within 1,5 fold of the reference laboratory's normal range for patients 9. Willingness to participate in a telephone-based lifestyle intervention programme \[10.\] Intention of regular follow up visits for the duration of the study \[11.\] Ability to understand the nature of the study and to give written informed consent Patients will be excluded from the study for any of the following reasons: 1. Inflammatory breast cancer 2. Previous or concomitant cytotoxic or other systemic antineoplastic treatment which is not part of this study 3. A second primary malignancy (except in situ carcinoma of the cervix or adequately treated basal cell carcinoma of the skin) 4. Cardiomyopathy with impaired ventricular function (NYHA \> II), cardiac arrhythmias influencing LVEF and requiring medication, history of myocardial infarction or angina pectoris within the last 6 months, or arterial hypertension not being controlled by medication 5. Any known hypersensitivity against Docetaxel, Epirubicine, Cyclophosphamide, or any other medication included in the study protocol. The contraindication, warning notices and measures of precaution of the products, as notified in the product infroamtion, have to be respected 6. Use of any investigational agent within 3 weeks prior to inclusion 7. Patients in pregnancy or breast feeding (in premenopausal women anticonception has to be assured) 8. Insulin-requiring diabetes mellitus (non-insulin requiring patients with type 2 diabetes are eligible for the study) 9. Serious digestive and/or absorptive problems that exclude adherence to the study diet \[10.\] Self-reported inability to walk at least one kilometer (at any pace) \[11.\] Cardiovascular, respiratory or musculoskeletal disease or joint problems that preclude moderate physical activity. Moderate arthritis that does not preclude physical activity is not a reason for exclusion \[12.\] Psychiatric disorders or conditions that would preclude participation in the study intervention \[13.\] Patients not sufficiently fluent in German language to understand the nature of this study and any of the interventional measures

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Frauenklinik der Heinrich Heine Universität

Düsseldorf, 40225, Germany

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsBreast DiseasesSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

  • Wolfgang Janni, Prof. Dr. med.

    Klinikum der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Sponsors Representant

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 17, 2009

First Posted

February 19, 2009

Study Start

February 1, 2009

Primary Completion

September 1, 2011

Study Completion

September 1, 2016

Last Updated

April 19, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-04

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