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BRE-04: Window of Opportunity Trial of Preoperative Low Dose Azacitidine in High-Risk Early Stage Breast Cancer (BRE-04)

Primary Purpose

Breast Cancer Female, Breast Cancer Invasive

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Azacitidine
Sponsored by
University of Illinois at Chicago
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Breast Cancer Female

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age ≥ 18 years of age at time of consent
  2. ECOG 0, 1, or 2
  3. Histologically confirmed invasive breast carcinoma documented by biopsy. AJCC 8th edition clinical stage T1c-T2/N0-N1/M0 by physical exam or radiologic studies.
  4. Primary breast tumor > 1cm
  5. Disease characteristics I. TNBC (Less than or equal to 10% of tumor cells staining for ER and for PR by immunohistochemistry (IHC). HER2-negative, as defined by ASCO/CAP guidelines)

    OR

    II. ER positive (as determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC)) and any of the following high risk characteristics:

    1. HER2 positive (IHC or FISH)
    2. Node positive
    3. Any clinical high-risk expression profile (mammaprint, oncotype, endopredict)
    4. PR negative (IHC) OR III. HER 2 positive (as defined by ASCO/ACP guidelines)
  6. Demonstrates adequate organ function as defined in table below. All screening labs to be obtained within 30 days prior to registration.

    System Laboratory Value Hematological Leukocytes ≥3,000/mm3 Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3 Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) ≥ 1,500/mm3 Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥ 9.0 g/dL Renal Creatinine/Calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) Cr < 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or CrCl ≥ 50 mL/min using the Cockcroft-Gault formula Hepatic Bilirubin Bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN. Subjects with Gilbert's syndrome may have a bilirubin > 1.5 × ULN, if no evidence of biliary obstruction exists Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 2.5 × ULN Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 × ULN

  7. No evidence of distant metastases (M0 per AJCC staging guidelines)
  8. Provided written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information, via an approved UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB) informed consent form and HIPAA authorization.
  9. Women of childbearing potential must not be pregnant or breast-feeding. A negative serum or urine pregnancy test is required per institutional practice guidelines.
  10. As determined at the discretion of the enrolling physician or protocol designee, ability of the subject to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Previous anti-cancer treatment (cytotoxic chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, radiotherapy directed towards the primary breast tumor and/or ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes or investigational agents) with therapeutic intent for the current breast cancer.
  2. Any type of breast implants
  3. Active infection requiring systemic therapy
  4. Uncontrolled HIV/AIDS or active viral hepatitis
  5. Pregnant or nursing
  6. Any prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment has the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of this investigational regimen, as determined by the treating medical oncologist.
  7. Any mental or medical condition that prevents the patient from giving informed consent or participating in the trial unless a Legal Authorized Representative (LAR) is in place to sign on behalf of the patient.
  8. Other major comorbidity, as determined by study PI

Sites / Locations

  • University of Illinois Cancer CenterRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Single arm with previously untreated high risk early stage breast cancer

Arm Description

All participants will receive azacitidine 50mg/m2 SC daily for five consecutive days.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) count in primary tumors from patients with high-risk early stage breast cancer following low-dose azacitidine therapy.
Number of participants that show tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in primary tumors from patients with high-risk early stage breast cancer

Secondary Outcome Measures

Clinical response (change Ki67 and tumor size) of primary tumor following treatment with low dose azacitidine therapy
Number of participants that have a clinical response at time of surgery based on changes in the Ki-67 index
Safety - completion rate of low-dose azacitidine
Number of participants that fail to complete the planned course of treatment intervention using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version 5
Safety - tolerability of low-dose azacitidine therapy assessed by using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version 5
Number of participants that have treatment related adverse events using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version 5
Disease Free Survival (DFS)
Number of days participants had DFS
Overall Survival (OS)
Number of days participants had OS

Full Information

First Posted
May 11, 2021
Last Updated
May 3, 2023
Sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04891068
Brief Title
BRE-04: Window of Opportunity Trial of Preoperative Low Dose Azacitidine in High-Risk Early Stage Breast Cancer
Acronym
BRE-04
Official Title
BRE-04: Window of Opportunity Trial of Preoperative Low Dose Azacitidine in High-Risk Early Stage Breast Cancer
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
January 10, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
May 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
May 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
To determine the effect of low dose azacitidine therapy on tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in primary tumors from patients with high-risk early stage breast cancer, paired t-tests will be first used to compare TIL count in pre- and post-treatment specimens.
Detailed Description
To determine the effect of low dose azacitidine therapy on tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in primary tumors from patients with high-risk early stage breast cancer, paired t-tests will be first used to compare TIL count in pre- and post-treatment specimens. Median TIL counts will be compared between the pre- and post-treatment specimens with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test if TIL count does not follow normal distribution. General linear model (GLM) or kruskal wallis test will be used in the multivariate analyses to estimate the effect of low dose azacitidine therapy on TILs after adjusting for other clinical factors and patients characteristics, including the heterogeneity of tumors. Screening Evaluation Visit All screening procedures will take place within 30 days of the first treatment visit unless otherwise noted. Informed consent, HIPAA authorization Medical history including prior and concurrent therapies and pathology Physical exam, height, weight Vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature) Review of concomitant medications ECOG performance status Blood chemistries (sodium, potassium, serum creatinine [or GFR], calcium, albumin, ALT, AST, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, total protein) CBC with differential Hepatitis B screening (hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc), total Ig or IgG, and antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs)) Diagnostic Mammogram (NOTE: can be performed up to 60 days prior to study enrollment) Tumor and axillary assessment Surgical assessment Serum pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential (NOTE: serum βhCG within 14 days prior to study registration). Archival tumor tissue assessment Azacitidine Treatment Visits Day 1 Pre-treated with ondansetron 8mg PO once 30 minutes prior to azacitidine administration. Urine pregnancy test for women of childbearing-potential (NOTE: if >7days since screening) Research blood draw Azacitidine administration AE assessment Days 2-5 Premedicate with ondansetron 8mg PO once 30 minutes prior to azacitidine administration. Azacitidine administration Pre study biopsy visit Physical exam, weight Vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature) Review of concomitant medications ECOG performance status Blood chemistries (sodium, potassium, serum creatinine [or GFR], calcium, albumin, ALT, AST, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, total protein) CBC with differential Research blood draw AE assessment Post Study Biopsy Follow-Up visit Physical exam, weight Vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature) Review of concomitant medications ECOG performance status Research blood draw Archival tumor tissue assessment AE assessment

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Breast Cancer Female, Breast Cancer Invasive

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Model Description
Single arm, window of opportunity trial in which patient with previously untreated high risk early stage breast cancer will receive 5 consecutive days of azacitidine 50mg/m2 SC followed by standard of care therapy
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
40 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Single arm with previously untreated high risk early stage breast cancer
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
All participants will receive azacitidine 50mg/m2 SC daily for five consecutive days.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Azacitidine
Other Intervention Name(s)
Vidaza
Intervention Description
5-Azacitidine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analog in which nitrogen replaces carbon at position 5
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) count in primary tumors from patients with high-risk early stage breast cancer following low-dose azacitidine therapy.
Description
Number of participants that show tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in primary tumors from patients with high-risk early stage breast cancer
Time Frame
2 weeks from first dose of azacitidine
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Clinical response (change Ki67 and tumor size) of primary tumor following treatment with low dose azacitidine therapy
Description
Number of participants that have a clinical response at time of surgery based on changes in the Ki-67 index
Time Frame
2 weeks from first dose of azacitidine
Title
Safety - completion rate of low-dose azacitidine
Description
Number of participants that fail to complete the planned course of treatment intervention using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version 5
Time Frame
30 days after last dose of azacitidine
Title
Safety - tolerability of low-dose azacitidine therapy assessed by using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version 5
Description
Number of participants that have treatment related adverse events using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version 5
Time Frame
30 days after last dose of azacitidine
Title
Disease Free Survival (DFS)
Description
Number of days participants had DFS
Time Frame
2 years
Title
Overall Survival (OS)
Description
Number of days participants had OS
Time Frame
2 years

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Gender Based
Yes
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥ 18 years of age at time of consent ECOG 0, 1, or 2 Histologically confirmed invasive breast carcinoma documented by biopsy. AJCC 8th edition clinical stage T1c-T2/N0-N1/M0 by physical exam or radiologic studies. Primary breast tumor > 1cm Disease characteristics I. TNBC (Less than or equal to 10% of tumor cells staining for ER and for PR by immunohistochemistry (IHC). HER2-negative, as defined by ASCO/CAP guidelines) OR II. ER positive (as determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC)) and any of the following high risk characteristics: HER2 positive (IHC or FISH) Node positive Any clinical high-risk expression profile (mammaprint, oncotype, endopredict) PR negative (IHC) OR III. HER 2 positive (as defined by ASCO/ACP guidelines) Demonstrates adequate organ function as defined in table below. All screening labs to be obtained within 30 days prior to registration. System Laboratory Value Hematological Leukocytes ≥3,000/mm3 Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3 Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) ≥ 1,500/mm3 Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥ 9.0 g/dL Renal Creatinine/Calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) Cr < 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or CrCl ≥ 50 mL/min using the Cockcroft-Gault formula Hepatic Bilirubin Bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN. Subjects with Gilbert's syndrome may have a bilirubin > 1.5 × ULN, if no evidence of biliary obstruction exists Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 2.5 × ULN Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 × ULN No evidence of distant metastases (M0 per AJCC staging guidelines) Provided written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information, via an approved UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB) informed consent form and HIPAA authorization. Women of childbearing potential must not be pregnant or breast-feeding. A negative serum or urine pregnancy test is required per institutional practice guidelines. As determined at the discretion of the enrolling physician or protocol designee, ability of the subject to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study. Exclusion Criteria: Previous anti-cancer treatment (cytotoxic chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, radiotherapy directed towards the primary breast tumor and/or ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes or investigational agents) with therapeutic intent for the current breast cancer. Any type of breast implants Active infection requiring systemic therapy Uncontrolled HIV/AIDS or active viral hepatitis Pregnant or nursing Any prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment has the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of this investigational regimen, as determined by the treating medical oncologist. Any mental or medical condition that prevents the patient from giving informed consent or participating in the trial unless a Legal Authorized Representative (LAR) is in place to sign on behalf of the patient. Other major comorbidity, as determined by study PI
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
VK Gadi, MD, PhD
Phone
312-996-1581
Email
vkgadi@uic.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Prathmika Jha, BS
Phone
312-413-2746
Email
pjha7@uic.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Vijayakrishna Krishnamurthy Gadi, MD, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Illinois at Chicago
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Illinois Cancer Center
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60612
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
VK Gadi, MD
Phone
312-996-1581
Email
vkgadi@uic.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Prathmika Jha, BS
Phone
312-413-2746
Email
pjha7@uic.edu

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