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Herceptin

Phase 2

Carcinoma, Breast | Small molecule | Oncology |Pfizer, Inc.|Last Updated: Dec 28, 2012

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetERBB2
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Trastuzumab, trastuzumab

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment16

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Herceptin · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT00043394CPG 7909 Plus Herceptin® In Patients With Metastatic Breast CancerCarcinoma, Breast
COMPLETED16 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
CPG 7909 Plus Herceptin® In Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Phase I: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of several dose levels of CPG 7909 (up to a maximum of 0.16 mg/kg) and to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)* of CPG 7909 in combination with Herceptin®
24 weeks
Phase II: To evaluate tumor response and safety of CPG 7909 (at the MTD as determined in Phase I) in combination with Herceptin® in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
24 weeks
Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
From screening until 28 days post last dose of study drug

An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. A SAE was an AE resulting in any of following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent are events between first dose of study drug and up to 28 days after last dose that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pretreatment state.

Secondary Endpoints

Phase I To evaluate tumor response, duration of response, time to disease progression, ECOG performance status, and survival time.
24 weeks
Phase II To evaluate duration of response, time to disease progression, ECOG performance status, and survival time.
24 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Objective Response (OR)
Baseline, assessed every 6 weeks starting from Day1 of Cycle 3 up to end of treatment (Day 1344)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTAL0.04 mg/kg CpG 7909
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTAL0.08 mg/kg CpG 7909
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTAL0.12 mg/kg CpG 7909 Injection once weekly
Cohort 4EXPERIMENTAL0.16 mg/kg CpG 7909
1EXPERIMENTALCombination of SU011248 (37.5 mg once daily \[Schedule 2/1\]) with docetaxel (75 mg/m2 every 3 weeks) and trastuzumab (therapeutic dose)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
0.04 mg/kg CpG 7909DRUG0.04 mg/kg CpG 7909 by subcutaneous Injection once weekly until progression or 24 weeks
Herceptin®DRUGHerceptin® (maintenance dose per the manufacturer's directions) followed by a subcutaneous injection of CpG 7909.
0.08 mg/kg CpG 7909DRUG0.08 mg/kg CpG 7909 by subcutaneous Injection once weekly until progression or 24 weeks
0.12 mg/kg CpG 7909DRUG0.12 mg/kg CpG 7909 by subcutaneous Injection once weekly until progression or 24 weeks
0.16 mg/kg CpG 7909DRUG0.16 mg/kg CpG 7909 by subcutaneous Injection once weekly until progression or 24 weeks
HerceptinDRUGTrastuzumab will be administered intravenously on Day 1 before docetaxel - loading dose of 4 mg/kg over 90-minute on Day 1 followed by weekly maintenance doses of 2 mg/kg on Days 1, 8, 15 given as 30-minute infusions if the initial loading dose was well tolerated. Loading dose of 8 mg/kg over 90-minute on Day 1 followed by 3-weekly maintenance doses of 6 mg/kg given as 90-minute infusions. The administration of 6 mg/kg will be repeated on Day 1 every 3 weeks.
SunitinibDRUGSU011248 will be administered at 37.5 mg once daily for 2 weeks every 3 weeks (Schedule 2/1) starting from Day 2, when in combination with docetaxel. SU011248 will be administered at the starting dose of 37.5 mg daily in a continuous regimen when docetaxel is discontinued.
TaxotereDRUGThe starting dose of docetaxel will be 75 mg/m2 every 3 weeks, administered on Day 1 of each cycle as a 1-hour IV infusion.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites12

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed breast cancer with metastases * Tumor that has overexpression of HER2 as documented by being either FISH-positive or HER2/neu 3+ confirmed by immunohistochemistry * Patients may have had up to three prior chemotherapy regimens for metastatic disease, w...

Countries:United StatesBelgiumItaly
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Frequently asked questions about Herceptin

What is Herceptin used for in breast cancer?

Herceptin is used for the treatment of breast cancer, specifically in patients with HER-2 positive advanced breast cancer. It is being studied in combination with other therapies, such as docetaxel and SU011248, to evaluate its efficacy in this patient population.

What does Herceptin target?

Herceptin targets HER-2, a protein that can promote the growth of cancer cells. It is a monoclonal antibody, classified under the -mab (antibody) target class, designed to bind to HER-2 receptors on breast cancer cells.

Who makes Herceptin?

Herceptin is developed by Pfizer, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PFE. Pfizer is responsible for the clinical development and commercialization of this oncology drug.

What phase is Herceptin in?

Herceptin is in Phase 1 clinical development for breast cancer. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet received regulatory approval and is still undergoing clinical trials to assess its safety and efficacy in patients.

What clinical trials is Herceptin in?

Herceptin has been studied in clinical trials including NCT00043394, a Phase 2 study of CPG 7909 plus Herceptin in patients with metastatic breast cancer, and NCT00372424, a Phase 1 study of SU011248 in combination with docetaxel and trastuzumab in patients with advanced HER-2 positive breast cancer.

Is Herceptin the same as trastuzumab?

Yes, Herceptin is also known as trastuzumab. It is sometimes used in combination products, such as trastuzumab plus pertuzumab, which are also referred to as Herceptin combinations in clinical research.