Nanoparticle Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
RATIONALE: Gathering information from patients of different ages receiving paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation for metastatic breast cancer may help doctors understand how the age of the patient changes the way the drug works.PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation works in treating patients of different ages with metastatic breast cancer.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot be on other anticancer therapies or investigational agents while participating.
Is nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel safe for humans?
Nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel is generally considered safer than solvent-based paclitaxel because it avoids severe allergic reactions related to solvents. However, it can still cause side effects like myelosuppression (a decrease in bone marrow activity) and peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), which are common with paclitaxel treatments.12345
What makes nanoparticle chemotherapy with albumin-bound paclitaxel unique for breast cancer?
This treatment uses albumin-bound nanoparticles to deliver paclitaxel, a chemotherapy drug, without the need for toxic solvents, allowing for safer administration and better targeting of the drug to tumors. It can be given without premedication and in a shorter time, making it more convenient and potentially less harmful than traditional solvent-based paclitaxel.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Paclitaxel Albumin-Stabilized Nanoparticle Formulation for breast cancer?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Mina Sedrak, MD
Principal Investigator
City of Hope Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with metastatic breast cancer, regardless of hormone receptor status, who are planning to receive their first or second round of chemotherapy. It's not suitable for those with untreated brain metastases or symptoms needing increasing steroid doses.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation IV over 30 minutes on days 1, 8, and 15. Treatment repeats every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Pharmacokinetic Studies
Blood is drawn for pharmacokinetic studies periodically during course 1.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment completion, with assessments for dose omissions, toxicity, and response.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Paclitaxel Albumin-Stabilized Nanoparticle Formulation
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
City of Hope Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator