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PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, paclitaxel

Phase 2

Breast Neoplasm | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 7, 2017

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as PLD

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment181

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, paclitaxel · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT00550771Phase II Trial to Compare the Safety of Two Chemotherapy Plus Trastuzumab Regimens as Adjuvant Therapy for HER2-positive Breast Cancer (Study P05048)Breast Neoplasm
COMPLETED181 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Phase II Trial to Compare the Safety of Two Chemotherapy Plus Trastuzumab Regimens as Adjuvant Therapy for HER2-positive Breast Cancer (Study P05048)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Experienced Cardiac Events (Level 1 or 2), or Inability to Administer Trastuzumab Either During the 8 Cycles of Chemotherapy or According to Package Insert for a Total Duration of 1 Year
8 cycles of chemotherapy and subsequently one year of planned trastuzumab treatment

Cardiac events defined as: Level 1: Cardiac death due to heart failure (HF), myocardial infarction or arrhythmia, or probable cardiac death defined as sudden, unexpected death within 24 hours of a definite or probable cardiac event, or severe symptomatic HF, concomitant with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) drop of \>10 percentage points from baseline and to ≤50% LVEF Level 2: Asymptomatic systolic dysfunction or mildly symptomatic HF concomitant with an LVEF drop of \>10 percentage points from baseline and to \<50% LVEF; the LVEF drop was to have been confirmed within 3-4 weeks.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Experienced Cardiac Events (Level 1 or 2) or Inability to Administer Trastuzumab During the 8 Cycles of Chemotherapy
During the 8 courses of chemotherapy
Number of Participants Who Experienced Cardiac Events (Level 1 or 2) or Inability to Administer Trastuzumab During 1 Year of Trastuzumab Therapy
During 1 year of trastuzumab therapy
Number of Participants Who Survived Without Relapse
Approximately 2 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Doxorubicin Based RegimenACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin (PLD) Based RegimenEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, paclitaxel, trastuzumabDRUGdoxorubicin 60 mg/m\^2 IV push + cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m\^2 IV over 30-90 minutes given every 21 days for 4 courses (12 weeks) followed by Paclitaxel 80 mg/m\^2 IV over 60 minutes with trastuzumab 2 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes (first administration 4 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes) given weekly for 12 weeks (4 courses)
PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, paclitaxelDRUGPLD 35 mg/m\^2 IV over 60 minutes + cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m\^2 IV over 30-90 minutes given every 21 days + trastuzumab 2 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes (first dose 4 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes) given once weekly for 4 courses (12 weeks) followed by Paclitaxel 80 mg/m\^2 IV over 60 minutes with trastuzumab 2 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes given weekly for 12 weeks (4 courses)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with operable, node-positive or high-risk node-negative (see #3 below) HER2-positive breast carcinoma are eligible for the study, provided they satisfy the following criteria. * Subjects must demonstrate willingness to and be able to participate in the study and to...

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Frequently asked questions about PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, paclitaxel

What is PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, paclitaxel used for?

PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, and paclitaxel is a combination regimen being studied for the treatment of breast neoplasm, specifically as adjuvant therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer. It is an investigational combination of small molecule drugs and trastuzumab, and it is not yet approved by the FDA.

Who makes PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, paclitaxel?

PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, and paclitaxel is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical research on this combination regimen for the treatment of breast cancer.

What phase is PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, paclitaxel in?

PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, and paclitaxel is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 2 trial, and it remains an investigational combination regimen, meaning it has not received FDA approval and is still being evaluated in clinical studies.

What clinical trials is PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, paclitaxel in?

PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, and paclitaxel has one completed clinical trial, NCT00550771, titled 'Phase II Trial to Compare the Safety of Two Chemotherapy Plus Trastuzumab Regimens as Adjuvant Therapy for HER2-positive Breast Cancer (Study P05048)'. This trial enrolled 181 female participants aged 18 years and older.

Is PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, paclitaxel the same as PLD?

Yes, PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, and paclitaxel is also known as PLD. This alternative name is used in clinical research and references to the combination regimen, which is being studied for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer.