Finding an Effective Dose of GM1 to Reduce or Prevent Neuropathy (Numbness or Weakness) Due to Treatment With Paclitaxel (Phase II)
Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Metastatic Breast Carcinoma
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Documentation of disease: Histologic diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer in women or men Prior treatment- No previous exposure to GM1 Planned administration of paclitaxel, either given weekly, or weekly 3 weeks on/1 week off, to patients with metastatic cancer at a dose of 80 mg/m^2 No planned treatment with concurrent immunotherapy Score of 1 (none) and/or 2 (a little) on the six individual European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life questionnaire (QLQ)- chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)20 questions that quantify numbness (N), tingling (T), and pain in the fingers/hands and toes/feet (Items #31-36) No diagnosis of fibromyalgia No history of significant respiratory tract infection and/or infectious diarrhea within 14 days before registration No history of stroke or cerebrovascular accident in the past 6 months prior to registration No history of diagnosed neurologic or psychiatric disorders, including epilepsy or dementia For women of childbearing potential, not pregnant and not nursing, because this study involves an investigational agent whose genotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects on the developing fetus and newborn are unknown. Therefore, for women of childbearing potential, a negative pregnancy test done =< 7 days prior to registration is required. Of note, a female of childbearing potential is a sexually mature female who: 1) has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or 2) has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (i.e., has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months) Ability to complete questionnaires by themselves or with assistance In order to complete the mandatory patient-completed measures, participants must be able to speak and/or read English and/or Spanish Persons with impaired decision making such that they cannot understand the benefits or risks of trial participation, per the judgement of the consenting clinician, will not be eligible Age >= 18 years Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2 Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >= 1,000/mm^3 Platelet count >= 100,000/mm^3 Creatinine =< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =< 2.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) Total bilirubin =< 1.5 x ULN No planned use of duloxetine No planned use of cryotherapy, compression therapy, or cryocompression therapy at study entry Exclusion Criteria: N/A
Sites / Locations
- Mercy HospitalRecruiting
- Oncology Associates at Mercy Medical CenterRecruiting
- Iowa Methodist Medical CenterRecruiting
- Medical Oncology and Hematology Associates-Des MoinesRecruiting
- Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers-ToledoRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Arm I (paclitaxel, GM1)
Arm II (paclitaxel, placebo)
Patients receive GM1 IV 1 hour prior to paclitaxel administration and paclitaxel IV weekly for 12 weeks or 3 weeks on/1 week off for 12 doses.
Patients receive placebo IV 1 hour prior to paclitaxel administration and paclitaxel IV weekly for 12 weeks or 3 weeks on/1 week off for 12 doses.