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NCT Number: NCT01777958

HELENA Study: An Observational Study of Perjeta (Pertuzumab) in First-Line Treatment in Patients With Her2-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Herceptin Therapy

This observational study will evaluate the efficacy, safety and patient reported quality of life of palliative first-line Perjeta (pertuzumab) in combination with Herceptin (trastuzumab) in patients with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer (metastatic or locally recurrent, inoperable) who relapsed after completed adjuvant Herceptin therapy. Additionally, information on selection criteria of breast cancer patients treated first-line with Perjeta, Herceptin and chemotherapy and their treatment duration will be collected and analyzed. Data will be collected from eligible patients for up to 20 months of treatment and 24 months of follow-up.

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Cancer Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

AGAPLESION Markus-Krankenhaus

Frankfurt, 60431, Germany

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Female adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
  • HER2-positive advanced breast cancer (metastatic or locally recurrent, inoperable) relapsing after completed adjuvant Herceptin therapy
  • Indication for first-line treatment with Perjeta in combination with Herceptin and chemotherapy according to the Summary of Product Characteristics
  • Prior Herceptin therapy as systemic adjuvant treatment (postoperative treatment in a potentially curable setting); additional upfront neoadjuvant Herceptin therapy is allowed
  • No prior chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy for advanced (metastatic or locally recurrent, inoperable) HER2-positive breast cancer

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Contraindications to Perjeta, Herceptin or concomitant chemotherapy according to the Summary of Product Characteristics
  • No Herceptin treatment for early breast cancer in the adjuvant setting

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Median progression-free survival in routine clinical practice

    Time frame: approximately 7.5 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Dosage/schedule: Initiation/duration/modification/discontinuation of Perjeta administration

    Time frame: approximately 7.5 years

  2. Clinical/demographic patients characteristics at initiation of treatment

    Time frame: approximately 7.5 years

  3. Safety: Incidence of adverse events

    Time frame: approximately 7.5 years

  4. Patient reported outcome: Quality of life (FACT B questionnaire)

    Time frame: approximately 7.5 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Noninterventional Study - Advanced HER2-positive Breast Cancer (Metastatic or Locally Recurrent, Inoperable): First-Line Treatment With PERJETA After Adjuvant Herceptin Therapy (HELENA)

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jan 29, 2013
Registry last updated
Dec 14, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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