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Breast CancerVIRGONCT00726661

An Observational Study of Treatment Patterns and Safety Outcomes for Metastatic or Locally Recurrent Breast Cancer (VIRGO)

An observational study of Breast Cancer, run by Genentech, Inc..

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is a multicenter, prospective observational cohort study (OCS) designed to follow patients with locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer in the United States. Two cohorts will be included: Patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-negative) disease receiving their first cytotoxic… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Breast Cancer
How many people
1,287 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jun 2008to Dec 2012
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Breast cancer clinic

Who may be able to join

  • Signed Informed Consent Form
  • Locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer
  • Receipt of first systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy among those with HER2-negative disease or first hormone therapy among those with HR-positive disease for the treatment of locally recurrent or metastatic disease, within 8 weeks prior to enrollment

Who cannot join

  • Any medical condition, including mental illness or substance abuse, deemed by the investigator to be likely to interfere with a patient's ability to provide informed consent or comply with the treatment
  • Any prior chemotherapy started more than 8 weeks prior to enrollment for the treatment of locally recurrent or for metastatic breast cancer
  • Concurrent participation only in a blinded clinical trial

About this study

Official title: An Observational Study of Treatment Patterns and Safety Outcomes for Metastatic or Locally Recurrent Breast Cancer

This is a multicenter, prospective observational cohort study (OCS) designed to follow patients with locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer in the United States. Two cohorts will be included:

  • Patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-negative) disease receiving their first cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy (approximately 825 patients)
  • Patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR-positive) disease receiving their first hormonal therapy for advanced disease (approximately 425 patients)

Patients who have received any chemotherapy for advanced disease more than 8 weeks prior to enrollment to this OCS will not be eligible. A total of approximately 1,250 patients will be enrolled. Approximately 150 study sites will be activated in order to achieve complete enrollment by December 2010.

Conditions
Breast Cancer
Keywords
Metastatic Breast Cancer, Locally Recurrent Breast Cancer, Avastin
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT00726661
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Chemotherapy CohortEligible participants with HER2-negative disease who received their first cytotoxic chemotherapy and/or targeted therapy were observed until death, withdrawal of consent, loss to follow-up, or until study closure, whichever was sooner (approximately 4.5 years).
Hormonal Therapy CohortEligible participants with hormone receptor positive disease who received their first hormonal therapy for advanced disease were observed until death, withdrawal of consent, loss to follow-up, or until study closure, whichever was sooner (approximately 4.5 years).

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Progression Free Survival

    Progression free survival was defined as the time from enrollment to progression or death of any cause, whichever came first. The disease response status was assessed by the investigator according to the method of his or her choice. The choices included computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bone scan, X-ray, Positron emission tomography (PET) or CT PET, physical exam, laboratory exam, and other method.

    Measured: Approximately 4.5 years

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Overall Survival

    Overall survival was defined as the time from enrolment to death of any cause.

    Measured: Approximately 4.5 years

  2. Number of Participants With Tumor Response

    The tumor response was measured as complete response, partial response, stable disease, progressive disease, or clinical deterioration based on their best overall response. The tumor response was assessed by the investigator according to the method of his or her choice. The choices included computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bone scan, X-ray, Positron emission tomography (PET) or CT PET, physical exam, laboratory exam, and other method.

    Measured: Approximately 4.5 years

  3. Number of Hormone Receptor-positive Participants Who Initiated Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Following Discontinuation

    Participants were assessed quarterly for progressive events and treatment status.

    Measured: Approximately 4.5 years

  4. Number of Participants With Any Adverse Events, Any Serious Adverse Events, Any AEs Leading to Early Treatment Discontinuation, and Adverse Events Leading to Hospitalization or Death

    An Adverse Event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered to be related to the medicinal product. An Serious Adverse Events (SAE) is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose, results in death, is life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, or results in a congenital anomaly/birth defect.

    Measured: Approximately 4.5 years

  5. Number of Participants With Arterial Thromboembolic Events, Venous Thromboembolic Events, Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, and Peripheral Neuropathy

    All AEs were graded according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 3 as Grade 1 (mild), Graded 2 (moderate), Grade 3 (severe), Grade 4 (very severe, life threatening, or disabling), and Grade 5 (death related to AE). Venous Thromboembolic Events (VTEs) included all Grade 4 or of more severity of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolus; Arterial Thromboembolic Events (ATEs) Included new or worsening angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischemic attack, peripheral arterial ischemia of any NCI CTCAE grade; Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) included congestive heart failure) of NCI CTCAE Grade 2 or of more severity; Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) included sensory and/or motor events of Grade 3 or of more severity.

    Measured: Approximately 4.5 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Aug 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2008
  3. Primary completionDec 2012
  4. Study completionDec 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
1,287 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00726661
Sponsor's protocol ID
AVF4349n
Acronym
VIRGO
Status last verified
Jun 2017
First submitted
30 Jul 2008
Last updated
11 Jul 2017

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Breast Cancer, run by Genentech, Inc..

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jul 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 30 Jun 2016). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Progression Free Survival (time frame: Approximately 4.5 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Jul 2017.

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