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Monoclonal Antibodies

Atezolizumab + Chemotherapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (IMpassion132 Trial)

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Histologically confirmed triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) that is either locally recurrent, inoperable and cannot be treated with curative intent or is metastatic
Prior treatment (of early breast cancer) with an anthracycline and taxane
Must not have
Active tuberculosis
Major surgical procedure within 4 weeks prior to randomisation or anticipation of the need for a major surgical procedure during the course of the study other than for diagnosis
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline; every 8 weeks for the first 12 months after randomisation, and every 12 weeks thereafter until disease progression, withdrawal of consent, death, or study termination (approximately 58 months)
Awards & highlights
Pivotal Trial

Summary

This trial will test whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy can help treat patients with inoperable, recurrent triple-negative breast cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients with inoperable recurrent triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who haven't had chemotherapy or targeted therapy for their advanced disease. They must have a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks, be able to provide a tumor sample, and not have any severe infections or allergies related to the treatment. Women should agree to use effective contraception.
What is being tested?
The study tests the effectiveness and safety of combining Atezolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) with chemotherapy drugs like Capecitabine, Gemcitabine, and Carboplatin versus placebo plus chemotherapy in treating TNBC that has relapsed early after previous treatment.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include allergic reactions to ingredients, immune-related inflammation affecting various organs, fatigue, nausea, low blood cell counts increasing infection risk. Specific drugs may cause unique side effects such as hand-foot syndrome from Capecitabine.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My breast cancer is triple negative, cannot be surgically removed, and has spread.
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I have been treated with anthracycline and taxane for early breast cancer.
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.
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I haven't had chemotherapy or targeted therapy for my advanced cancer, but may have had radiation.
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I have tested negative for hepatitis B or have a negative HBV DNA test after a positive HBcAb test.
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I agree to not have sex or use birth control and not donate sperm.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have active tuberculosis.
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I haven't had major surgery in the last 4 weeks and don't expect any during the study.
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I am allergic to some ingredients in atezolizumab or similar drugs.
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I have brain metastases that are untreated or getting worse.
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My cancer pain is not managed with current treatments.
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I have had leptomeningeal disease.
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I have previously been treated with specific immune therapy drugs.
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I haven't taken steroids or immune-weakening drugs in the last 2 weeks.
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I cannot swallow pills.
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I have a condition that affects how my stomach or intestines absorb food.
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I am allergic to platinum drugs or ingredients in carboplatin or gemcitabine.
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I have not been treated with anthracycline or taxane.
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I have high calcium levels in my blood that are causing symptoms.
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I haven't had a severe infection needing antibiotics in the last 4 weeks.
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I have had a previous transplant of stem cells or an organ.
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I have a known DPD deficiency or had severe reactions to certain chemotherapy drugs.
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I am currently on medication for hepatitis B.
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My cancer is quickly worsening or causing symptoms.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline; every 8 weeks for the first 12 months after randomisation, and every 12 weeks thereafter until disease progression, withdrawal of consent, death, or study termination (approximately 58 months)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline; every 8 weeks for the first 12 months after randomisation, and every 12 weeks thereafter until disease progression, withdrawal of consent, death, or study termination (approximately 58 months) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Overall Survival (OS) in Modified Intent-To-Treat (mITT) Popluation
Overall Survival (OS) in Population With Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1)-Positive Tumour Status
Secondary study objectives
Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)
Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR) in China Population
Duration of Objective Response (DoR)
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Side effects data

From 2019 Phase 3 trial • 1225 Patients • NCT02008227
36%
Fatigue
35%
Alopecia
24%
Diarrhoea
23%
Nausea
23%
Decreased appetite
22%
Anaemia
20%
Asthenia
19%
Cough
19%
Dyspnoea
16%
Myalgia
15%
Neutropenia
14%
Constipation
14%
Oedema peripheral
12%
Pyrexia
11%
Stomatitis
11%
Vomiting
11%
Neuropathy peripheral
10%
Arthralgia
9%
Neutrophil count decreased
9%
Rash
8%
Dysgeusia
8%
Headache
8%
Paraesthesia
7%
Pain in extremity
7%
Mucosal inflammation
7%
Back pain
7%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
7%
Insomnia
6%
Febrile neutropenia
6%
Pneumonia
6%
Lacrimation increased
6%
Abdominal pain
6%
Dry skin
6%
Dizziness
5%
Malaise
5%
Urinary tract infection
5%
Weight decreased
5%
Haemoptysis
5%
Nail disorder
4%
Chest pain
4%
Nasopharyngitis
4%
Musculoskeletal pain
4%
Bronchitis
4%
Productive cough
3%
Upper respiratory tract infection
3%
Pruritus
2%
Influenza like illness
2%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
2%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
1%
Syncope
1%
Dehydration
1%
Atrial fibrillation
1%
Lower respiratory tract infection
1%
Lung infection
1%
Respiratory tract infection
1%
Acute kidney injury
1%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1%
Pleural effusion
1%
Depression
1%
Musculoskeletal chest pain
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Docetaxel
Atezolizumab

Awards & Highlights

Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: AtezolizumabExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Participants will receive Atezolizumab on day 1 of each 3-week treatment cycle
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group4 Interventions
Participants will receive Placebo on day 1 of each 3-week treatment cycle
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Atezolizumab
2016
Completed Phase 3
~5860
Gemcitabine
2017
Completed Phase 3
~1920
Capecitabine
2013
Completed Phase 3
~4280
Carboplatin
2014
Completed Phase 3
~6120

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hoffmann-La RocheLead Sponsor
2,463 Previous Clinical Trials
1,102,532 Total Patients Enrolled
158 Trials studying Breast Cancer
90,262 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer
Clinical TrialsStudy DirectorHoffmann-La Roche
2,233 Previous Clinical Trials
901,642 Total Patients Enrolled
137 Trials studying Breast Cancer
70,925 Patients Enrolled for Breast Cancer

Media Library

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