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A Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) in Combination With Xeloda (Capecitabine) and Docetaxel in Patients With Inflammatory or Locally Advanced Breast Cancer.

A Phase 2 interventional study of bevacizumab [Avastin] and Docetaxel in Breast Cancer, sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche. Terminated at 1 site in Spain. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2014-08-11.

Sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
The sample for statistical analysis of results could not be recruited within the specified timeframe upon retirement of the original principal investigator.
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
23
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Study summary

This single arm study will assess the efficacy and safety of combination first-line treatment with docetaxel + Xeloda + Avastin in patients with inflammatory or locally advanced breast cancer. Patients will receive 3-weekly cycles of Avastin (15mg/kg i.v. on day 1 of each cycle), docetaxel (75mg/m2 i.v. on day 1 of each cycle, after Avastin) and Xeloda (2000mg/m2 p.o. on days 1-15 of each cycle). Four cycles of chemotherapy are planned, plus an optional additional two cycles; after chemotherapy patients will be assessed for surgery. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3-12 months, and the target sample size is \<100 individuals.

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Conditions studied

  • Breast Cancer

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In context

Breast Neoplasms

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • female patients, >=18 years of age;
  • HER2-negative, locally advanced (stage II or III) or inflammatory cancer of the breast;
  • ECOG performance status 0-1.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • metastatic disease (stage IV);
  • previous treatment for breast cancer;
  • evidence of CNS metastasis;
  • current or recent (within 10 days of first dose of Avastin) use of aspirin (>325mg/day) NSAIDs or full dose anticoagulants for therapeutic purposes;
  • clinically significant cardiovascular disease.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
23 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
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    Drug: bevacizumab [Avastin] · Drug: Docetaxel · Drug: Xeloda

Interventions

  • Drugbevacizumab [Avastin]

    15mg/kg iv on day 1 of each 3 week cycle

  • DrugDocetaxel

    75mg/m2 iv on day 1 of each 3 week cycle

  • DrugXeloda

    2000mg/m2 po on days 1-15 of each 3 week cycle

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants Achieving Pathological Complete Response (pCR)

    pCR was defined as the absence of viable tumor cells, as determined by standard histologic procedure, in the tumor specimen (including regional lymph nodes) obtained at surgery. In order to minimize evaluation bias, tumor specimens were analyzed by both a central and local pathologist. The number of participants with pathological tumor stage 0 (pT0) and regional lymph nodes stage 0 (pN0) at surgery was determined. pCR was defined as the number of participants with pT0 and pN0 at surgery divided by the total number of participants with pathological tumor stage data collected.

    Time frame: At time of surgery, after receiving up to 6 cycles of treatment (average of 12 to 18 weeks)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants Achieving an Overall Response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR)

    The percentage of participants with a best overall response of CR or PR according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions and non-target disease, with the exception of nodal disease. All nodes, both target and non-target, must have decreased to normal (short axis less than \[\<\]10 millimeters \[mm\]). No new lesions. PR was defined as greater than or equal to (≥) 30 percent (%) decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target lesions. The short aixs was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No unequivocal progression of non-target disease. No new lesions.

    Time frame: Day 1 of Cycles 1-6

  2. Progression-Free Survival

    Progression-free survival was defined as the time from the date of informed consent until the date disease progression was identified, or the date of death from disease progression, whichever occurred first.

    Time frame: Cycles 1-6

  3. Overall Survival

    Overall survival was defined as the time from the date of informed consent until the date of death due to any cause.

    Time frame: Cycles 1-6

  4. Percentage of Participants Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery

    The percentage of participants who were able to undergo breast-conserving surgical procedures (segmentectomy plus lymphadenectomy or quadrantectomy plus lymphadenectomy) rather than non-breast conserving procedures (radical mastectomy or modified-radical mastectomy) following 4 or more treatment cycles.

    Time frame: Following Cycle 6

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Results

Posted Aug 11, 2014

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneBevacizumab+Docetaxel+Capecitabine
Started23
Completed20
Not completed3
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject1
Withdrew: Disease course1
Withdrew: Protocol violation1

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Participants Achieving Pathological Complete Response (pCR)

pCR was defined as the absence of viable tumor cells, as determined by standard histologic procedure, in the tumor specimen (including regional lymph nodes) obtained at surgery. In order to minimize evaluation bias, tumor specimens were analyzed by both a central and local pathologist. The number of participants with pathological tumor stage 0 (pT0) and regional lymph nodes stage 0 (pN0) at surgery was determined. pCR was defined as the number of participants with pT0 and pN0 at surgery divided by the total number of participants with pathological tumor stage data collected.

Time frame:
At time of surgery, after receiving up to 6 cycles of treatment (average of 12 to 18 weeks)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving Pathological Complete Response (pCR)
percentage of participantsBevacizumab+Docetaxel+Capecitabine
Percentage of Participants Achieving Pathological Complete Response (pCR)0
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Achieving an Overall Response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR)

The percentage of participants with a best overall response of CR or PR according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). CR was defined as complete disappearance of all target lesions and non-target disease, with the exception of nodal disease. All nodes, both target and non-target, must have decreased to normal (short axis less than \[\<\]10 millimeters \[mm\]). No new lesions. PR was defined as greater than or equal to (≥) 30 percent (%) decrease under baseline of the sum of diameters of all target lesions. The short aixs was used in the sum for target nodes, while the longest diameter was used in the sum for all other target lesions. No unequivocal progression of non-target disease. No new lesions.

Time frame:
Day 1 of Cycles 1-6
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Achieving an Overall Response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR)
percentage of participantsBevacizumab+Docetaxel+Capecitabine
Percentage of Participants Achieving an Overall Response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR)80
SecondaryProgression-Free Survival

Progression-free survival was defined as the time from the date of informed consent until the date disease progression was identified, or the date of death from disease progression, whichever occurred first.

Time frame:
Cycles 1-6

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryOverall Survival

Overall survival was defined as the time from the date of informed consent until the date of death due to any cause.

Time frame:
Cycles 1-6

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryPercentage of Participants Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery

The percentage of participants who were able to undergo breast-conserving surgical procedures (segmentectomy plus lymphadenectomy or quadrantectomy plus lymphadenectomy) rather than non-breast conserving procedures (radical mastectomy or modified-radical mastectomy) following 4 or more treatment cycles.

Time frame:
Following Cycle 6
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery
percentage of participantsBevacizumab+Docetaxel+Capecitabine
Percentage of Participants Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery26.09

Adverse events

Collected over Throughout study. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Bevacizumab+Docetaxel+Capecitabine—2/23 (8.7%)23/23 (100%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventBevacizumab+Docetaxel+Capecitabine
NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/23
Disease progressionGeneral disorders1/23
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventBevacizumab+Docetaxel+Capecitabine
StomatitisGastrointestinal disorders14/23
Hand-foot syndromeSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders14/23
NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders11/23
AlopeciaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders9/23
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders9/23
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders8/23
AstheniaGeneral disorders6/23
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders5/23
Mucous membrane inflammationGeneral disorders5/23
EpistaxisRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders4/23

Baseline characteristics

Intent-to-treat (ITT) population. The ITT population included all enrolled participants.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Bevacizumab+Docetaxel+Capecitabine
Mean51.96 ± 11.51
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Bevacizumab+Docetaxel+Capecitabine
Female23
Male0
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Study locations

1 site
  • Madrid, 28041, Spain
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 11, 2014, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00576901
Lead sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Dec 19, 2007
Start date
Nov 2007
Primary completion
Jun 2009
Completion
Jun 2009
Results posted
Aug 11, 2014
Last update
Aug 11, 2014

Study contacts

Clinical Trials
study director · Hoffmann-La Roche
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