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Discontinuation of Maintenance HER-2 Directed Therapy in Long-Term Survivors of Metastatic HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer (Free-HER)

Primary Purpose

HER2-positive Metastatic Breast Cancer, Stage IV Breast Cancer

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Discontinuation of Anti-HER-2 Maintenance Treatment
Sponsored by
University of Miami
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional diagnostic trial for HER2-positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: Patients with a diagnosis of HER-2 positive metastatic (Stage IV) breast cancer. Patients in complete radiological remission (CRR), including a stable bone scan, as determined by computed tomography (CT), positron-emission tomography (PET), or PET-CT. a. Patients with brain metastasis are allowed to participate as long as their disease has been treated and radiologically stable for at least 36 months. Patients must be on the same or current anti-HER-2 directed therapy for at least 36 months. Archived tumor biopsy available. Patients with no evidence of circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (ctDNA) as determined by the Signatera assay. Patients willing to stop maintenance anti-HER-2 directed therapy with close monitoring. Patients with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score from 0 to 2. Patients ≥ 18 years of age. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with uncontrolled metastatic disease. Patients whose disease has been controlled for less than 36 months on the same or current anti-HER-2 therapy. Patients who are currently receiving or have received treatment for a secondary cancer other than resected non-melanoma skin cancer lesions or in situ cancer within the past 24 months. Patients positive for ctDNA (which occurs when a patient's blood sample contains ≥2 target markers) with the Signatera assay. Use of investigational drugs ≤ 28 days prior to study enrollment and during the study. History or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the trial, interfere with the patient's participation for the full duration of the trial, or that makes participation in the trial to be not in the best interest of the patient in the opinion of the Investigator. Patients with impaired decision-making capacity. Patients who are found to be ctDNA+ at study entry will be recorded as a screen failure (Section 5.4). Their Signatera testing results will be provided to their treating physician to aid in clinical decision-making for disease management and treatment.

Sites / Locations

  • University of MiamiRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

anti-HER-2 Group

Arm Description

Participants in this group will be monitored to see if patients discontinuing maintenance of anti-HER-2 treatments with ctDNA monitoring in addition to radiologic imaging and routine blood work will stay in complete radiological remission. Participants will be in this group for up to 3 years.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Feasibility of maintaining remission after discontinuing use of anti-HER-2
The feasibility of maintaining remission of HER-2 will be measured as the proportion of patients who discontinue anti-HER-2 therapy and who remain in remission is assessed by monitoring ctDNA in the blood.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Ability of re-attain remission after ctDNA+ status
Ability to re-attain remission after ctDNA+ status is defined as returning to ctDNA- status within 6 months after testing ctDNA+ during the study. This is assessed by the monitoring of ctDNA in the blood of participants that have tested ctDNA positive after stopping anti-HER-2 maintenance therapy and chose to restart anti-HER-2 therapy.
Duration of response (DOR)
The duration of response (DOR) in study participants that have restarted anti-HER-2 therapy measures the time from is ctDNA+ status to overall response rate (ORR). This includes study participants that have ctDNA+ status and have chosen to either restart their previous anti-HER-2 maintenance therapy or have started a new anti-HER-2 therapy. The ORR is determined by blood and imaging monitoring.
Diagnostic Accuracy of ctDNA Monitoring Assay to Identify Disease Progression
Diagnostic accuracy is evaluated by comparing disease relapse and/or progression confirmed by imaging compared to study participants ctDNA status.

Full Information

First Posted
July 17, 2023
Last Updated
September 22, 2023
Sponsor
University of Miami
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05959291
Brief Title
Discontinuation of Maintenance HER-2 Directed Therapy in Long-Term Survivors of Metastatic HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
Acronym
Free-HER
Official Title
Free-HER: Discontinuation of Maintenance HER-2 Directed Therapy in Long-Term Survivors of Metastatic HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
July 17, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
July 31, 2026 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
July 31, 2029 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Miami

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this preliminary research study is to see if patients discontinuing maintenance Herceptin and/or other anti-HER-2 treatments with monitoring in addition to radiologic imaging and routine blood work will stay in complete radiological remission and to determine how long patients are able to stay in complete radiological remission without treatment.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
HER2-positive Metastatic Breast Cancer, Stage IV Breast Cancer

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Diagnostic
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
20 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
anti-HER-2 Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in this group will be monitored to see if patients discontinuing maintenance of anti-HER-2 treatments with ctDNA monitoring in addition to radiologic imaging and routine blood work will stay in complete radiological remission. Participants will be in this group for up to 3 years.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Discontinuation of Anti-HER-2 Maintenance Treatment
Intervention Description
Patients assigned to this group will be asked to discontinue anti-HER-2 maintenance treatment.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Feasibility of maintaining remission after discontinuing use of anti-HER-2
Description
The feasibility of maintaining remission of HER-2 will be measured as the proportion of patients who discontinue anti-HER-2 therapy and who remain in remission is assessed by monitoring ctDNA in the blood.
Time Frame
Up to 72 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Ability of re-attain remission after ctDNA+ status
Description
Ability to re-attain remission after ctDNA+ status is defined as returning to ctDNA- status within 6 months after testing ctDNA+ during the study. This is assessed by the monitoring of ctDNA in the blood of participants that have tested ctDNA positive after stopping anti-HER-2 maintenance therapy and chose to restart anti-HER-2 therapy.
Time Frame
Up to 72 months
Title
Duration of response (DOR)
Description
The duration of response (DOR) in study participants that have restarted anti-HER-2 therapy measures the time from is ctDNA+ status to overall response rate (ORR). This includes study participants that have ctDNA+ status and have chosen to either restart their previous anti-HER-2 maintenance therapy or have started a new anti-HER-2 therapy. The ORR is determined by blood and imaging monitoring.
Time Frame
Up to 72 months
Title
Diagnostic Accuracy of ctDNA Monitoring Assay to Identify Disease Progression
Description
Diagnostic accuracy is evaluated by comparing disease relapse and/or progression confirmed by imaging compared to study participants ctDNA status.
Time Frame
Up to 72 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with a diagnosis of HER-2 positive metastatic (Stage IV) breast cancer. Patients in complete radiological remission (CRR), including a stable bone scan, as determined by computed tomography (CT), positron-emission tomography (PET), or PET-CT. a. Patients with brain metastasis are allowed to participate as long as their disease has been treated and radiologically stable for at least 36 months. Patients must be on the same or current anti-HER-2 directed therapy for at least 36 months. Archived tumor biopsy available. Patients with no evidence of circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (ctDNA) as determined by the Signatera assay. Patients willing to stop maintenance anti-HER-2 directed therapy with close monitoring. Patients with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score from 0 to 2. Patients ≥ 18 years of age. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with uncontrolled metastatic disease. Patients whose disease has been controlled for less than 36 months on the same or current anti-HER-2 therapy. Patients who are currently receiving or have received treatment for a secondary cancer other than resected non-melanoma skin cancer lesions or in situ cancer within the past 24 months. Patients positive for ctDNA (which occurs when a patient's blood sample contains ≥2 target markers) with the Signatera assay. Use of investigational drugs ≤ 28 days prior to study enrollment and during the study. History or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the trial, interfere with the patient's participation for the full duration of the trial, or that makes participation in the trial to be not in the best interest of the patient in the opinion of the Investigator. Patients with impaired decision-making capacity. Patients who are found to be ctDNA+ at study entry will be recorded as a screen failure (Section 5.4). Their Signatera testing results will be provided to their treating physician to aid in clinical decision-making for disease management and treatment.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Elisa Krill Jackson, MD
Phone
305-689-6500
Email
ekrill@med.miami.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Elisa Krill Jackson, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Miami
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Miami
City
Miami
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33136
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Elisa Krill Jackson, MD
Phone
305-689-6500
Email
ekrill@med.miami.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Elisa Krill Jackson, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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