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CompletedNCT01305954Updated Sep 19, 2024

Study of the P16 Gene as a Predictor of Myelosuppression in Breast Cancer Patients

An observational study in Breast Cancer, sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-09-19.

Sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Case-only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
100
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The primary purpose of this study is to measure the association between baseline expression of the senescence effector protein p16INK4a and myelosuppression due to chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer. Patients with Stage I-IV breast cancer will be included and myelosuppression will be assessed after the first cycle of chemotherapy via measurement of an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) measured one time between days 7-11 post cycle one. Study subjects will also be asked to complete a brief health behaviors questionnaire to gather information on other relevant variables.

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Conditions studied

  • Breast Cancer

Keywords

  • Breast
  • Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • New Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Chemotherapy
  • Blood
  • Blood Draw
  • Lab Draw
  • Gene
  • Gene Therapy
  • Geriatric
  • Oncology
  • Muss
  • UNC
  • North Carolina Cancer Hospital
  • Initial Treatment
  • CBC
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In context

Breast Neoplasms

12,820 studies on the registry are indexed under Breast Neoplasms; 2,920 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 100 is below the median of 184 across 2,711 observational studies indexed under Breast Neoplasms.

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Lead sponsor

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is the lead sponsor of 424 studies on the registry; 96 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Breast cancer patients at UNC North Carolina Cancer Hospital and other participating sights.

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Inclusion criteria

  • ≥ 18 years of age;
  • Histologically confirmed Stage I-IV breast cancer;
  • ECOG Performance Status 0-3;
  • Scheduled to start a new course of chemotherapy in the neo-adjuvant, adjuvant or metastatic setting for newly diagnosed or recurrent disease;
  • Growth factors, e.g., filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, are allowed, but their dose and duration will be tracked.
  • Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC) > 500 cells/μL as determined by routine CBC with differential;
  • Signed, IRB approved written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of acute, active infection;
  • History of clonal bone marrow disorder (i.e., myelodysplastic or myeloproliferative disorder, acute or chronic leukemia);
  • Other co-morbid illness which would impair ability to participate in the study;
  • Concurrent experimental therapy (Note: concurrent biologic therapy IS permitted, provided it is not experimental).
  • Prior or current receipt of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors
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Study design

Observational model
Case-only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)
Biospecimen retention
Samples with dna
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Determine if p16INK4a Expression at Baseline is Related to Nadir Neutrophil Counts in Women with Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy

    To measure and correlate baseline p16INK4a expression in subjects with stage I-IV breast cancer starting a new course of chemotherapy with a post cycle 1 chemotherapy absolute neutrophil count (ANC).

    Time frame: 24 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Define the Association Between p16INK4a Expression and Physical Activity, Smoking and Alcohol Consumption in Women with Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy

    To explore the associations between p16INK4a expression at baseline and amount of vigorous physical activity, smoking habits, and weekly alcohol consumption.

    Time frame: 24 months

  2. Explore the Associations between p16INK4a Expression at Baseline and Other Chemotherapy-Related Toxicities including Nausea and Vomiting, Neuropathy, Fatigue and Other Grade 3 and 4 Toxicities

    To explore the associations between p16INK4a expression at baseline and other chemotherapy-related toxicities, including the maximum toxicity experienced during that course of chemotherapy.

    Time frame: 24 Months

  3. Explore Associations between p16INK4a Expression at Baseline, Chemotherapy Regimen, and its Effect on Patient Function

    To explore the associations between p16INK4a expression at baseline and type of chemotherapy received, co-morbidities, concomitant medications, and tumor characteristics.

    Time frame: 24 months

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Study locations

1 site
  • University of North Carolina
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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References and documents

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 19, 2024, 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
NCT01305954
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 1, 2011
Start date
Dec 2010
Primary completion
Apr 3, 2014
Completion
Sep 25, 2023
Last update
Sep 19, 2024

Study contacts

Hyman Muss, MD
principal investigator · University of North Carolina

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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