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Phase II Trial of Alimta (Pemetrexed) and Gemzar (Gemcitabine) in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Who Have Received Prior Taxane Therapy


Phase 2
18 Years
N/A
Not Enrolling
Both
Breast Cancer, Breast Neoplasms

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Trial Information

Phase II Trial of Alimta (Pemetrexed) and Gemzar (Gemcitabine) in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Who Have Received Prior Taxane Therapy


Inclusion Criteria:



- Must have received prior chemotherapy with Taxol (paclitaxel) or Taxotere
(docetaxel).

- Less than 3 different chemotherapy treatments for metastatic disease.

- Prior treatment with hormonal and/or radiation therapy.

- Must have disease that can be measured.

- Must be able to take care of self needs for example personal hygiene

Exclusion Criteria:

- Must not be pregnant or breast-feeding.

- Cancer that has spread to the brain.

- Treatment with Gemcitabine or Pemetrexed

- Unable to take folic acid or Vitamin B12

- Treatment for another cancer within the last 5 years

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Outcome Measure:

Overall Tumor Response

Outcome Time Frame:

Every 6 weeks from start of treatment until documented disease progression or for 6 months from last dose of study drug, whichever occurs first. After 6 months, clinical assessment every 12 weeks and radiologic test performed as clinically indicated

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 317-615-4559 Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)

Investigator Role:

Study Director

Investigator Affiliation:

Eli Lilly and Company

Authority:

United States: Food and Drug Administration

Study ID:

5141

NCT ID:

NCT00063570

Start Date:

July 2003

Completion Date:

January 2008

Related Keywords:

  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Cancer of Breast
  • Cancer of the Breast
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Neoplasms

Name

Location

For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5pm Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) or speak with your personal physician. Lakeland, Florida  
For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) or speak with your personal physician. Aurora, Colorado  
For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) or speak with your personal physician. Morrisville, North Carolina  
For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) or speak with your personal physician. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  
For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) or speak with your personal physician. Dallas, Texas  
For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) or speak with your personal physician. Seattle, Washington