A Study of Perjeta (Pertuzumab) in Combination With Herceptin (Trastuzumab) in Participants With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01674062
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Perjeta (pertuzumab) in combination with Herceptin (trastuzumab) in participants with metastatic breast cancer who have progressed on trastuzumab-based therapy (Cohorts 1 and 2), and will make a preliminary assessment of the efficacy and safety of single-agent pertuzumab (Cohort 3). Objective response rate and clinical benefit will be assessed. Pertuzumab will be administered at an initial dose of 840 milligrams (mg) intravenously (IV) on Day 1, followed by 420 mg IV every 3 weeks. Trastuzumab will be administered at the same schedule the participant was following before entry into the study. An additional cohort of participants at certain centers will receive pertuzumab monotherapy at an initial dose of 840 mg IV on Day 1, followed by 420 mg IV every 3 weeks. These participants may have trastuzumab added to the regimen in the event of progression during single-agent pertuzumab treatment.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
95 participants
Allocation:
Non-Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
An Exploratory Phase II, Single-Arm, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Pertuzumab and Herceptin (Trastuzumab) in Patients With HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Study Start Date :
May 1, 2006
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Feb 1, 2008
Actual Study Completion Date :
Sep 1, 2015

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)

Females with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer will receive dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Trastuzumab will be administered IV as 2 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab will be administered IV at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications will be administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment will continue for a minimum of 8 cycles and may be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.

Drug: Pertuzumab
Loading dose 840 mg IV on Day 2 of Cycle 1, followed by 420 mg every 3 weeks thereafter, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Other Names:
  • Perjeta
  • Drug: Trastuzumab
    2 mg/kg IV once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1 and on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle thereafter until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
    Other Names:
  • Herceptin
  • Experimental: Pertuzumab +/- Trastuzumab (Cohort 3)

    Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer will receive single-agent treatment with pertuzumab. Pertuzumab will be administered IV at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Participants with documented disease progression may have trastuzumab added to the regimen, per the dosing schedule described for Cohorts 1 and 2, to receive dual-agent treatment until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.

    Drug: Pertuzumab
    Loading dose 840 mg IV on Day 2 of Cycle 1, followed by 420 mg every 3 weeks thereafter, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
    Other Names:
  • Perjeta
  • Drug: Trastuzumab
    2 mg/kg IV once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1 and on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle thereafter until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
    Other Names:
  • Herceptin
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Cohorts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants With a Confirmed Best Overall Response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.0 During Dual-Agent Treatment [Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)]

      Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the objective response (OR) rate, or the percentage of participants with either confirmed CR or PR. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30 percent (%) decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. Response was to be confirmed a minimum of 4 weeks after the initial response was documented. The OR rate was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.

    2. Cohorts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants With a Confirmed Best Overall Response of CR, PR, or Stable Disease (SD) According to RECIST Version 1.0 During Dual-Agent Treatment [Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)]

      Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the clinical benefit response (CBR) rate, or the percentage of participants with either confirmed CR or PR, or SD lasting at least 6 months. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. SD was defined as neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient (20%) increase to qualify for disease progression, in addition to no new target lesions. Response was to be confirmed a minimum of 4 weeks after the initial response was documented. The CBR rate was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Cohort 3: Percentage of Participants With a Confirmed Best Overall Response of CR or PR According to RECIST Version 1.0 During Single-Agent Treatment With Pertuzumab [Up to approximately 7.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)]

      Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the OR rate, or the percentage of participants with either confirmed CR or PR. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. Response was to be confirmed a minimum of 4 weeks after the initial response was documented. The OR rate was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.

    2. Cohort 3: Percentage of Participants With a Confirmed Best Overall Response of CR, PR, or SD According to RECIST Version 1.0 During Single-Agent Treatment With Pertuzumab [Up to approximately 7.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)]

      Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the CBR rate, or the percentage of participants with either confirmed CR or PR, or SD lasting at least 6 months. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. SD was defined as neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient (20%) increase to qualify for disease progression, in addition to no new target lesions. Response was to be confirmed a minimum of 4 weeks after the initial response was documented. The CBR rate was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.

    3. Cohorts 1 and 2: Duration of Response According to RECIST Version 1.0 [Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)]

      Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine OR and CBR rates. Duration of OR was defined as time from initial response of CR or PR to time of disease progression or death. Duration of CBR was defined similarly as time from initial response of CR or PR, or SD lasting at least 6 months, to time of disease progression or death. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. SD was defined as neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient (20%) increase to qualify for disease progression, in addition to no new target lesions. Participants without progression or death following confirmed CR or PR were censored at the last tumor assessment. Duration of response was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and expressed in weeks.

    4. Cohorts 1 and 2: Time to Objective Response According to RECIST Version 1.0 [Up to approximately 21 months (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression; final analysis using February 2008 cutoff date)]

      Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the OR rate. Time to response was defined as the time from first dose to the time of initial response of CR or PR. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. Participants with disease progression were censored at the time of progression, and those with neither disease progression nor OR were censored at the last tumor assessment. Time to response was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and expressed in weeks.

    5. Cohorts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants With Disease Progression According to RECIST Version 1.0 [Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)]

      Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to assess for disease progression, defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter, taking as reference the smallest sum of the longest diameter observed at previous tumor assessment, or the appearance of any new lesions. The percentage of participants with disease progression was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.

    6. Cohorts 1 and 2: Time to Progression (TTP) According to RECIST Version 1.0 [Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)]

      Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to assess for disease progression, defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter, taking as reference the smallest sum of the longest diameter observed at previous tumor assessment, or the appearance of any new lesions. TTP was defined as the time from first dose to the time of first documented disease progression. Participants who withdrew from the study without documented progression were censored at the last tumor assessment. TTP was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and expressed in weeks.

    7. Cohorts 1 and 2: Progression-Free Survival (PFS) According to RECIST Version 1.0 [Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)]

      Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to assess for disease progression, defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter, taking as reference the smallest sum of the longest diameter observed at previous tumor assessment, or the appearance of any new lesions. PFS was defined as the time from first dose to the time of disease progression or death. Participants without progression or death were censored at the last tumor assessment. PFS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and expressed in weeks.

    8. Cohorts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants Who Died [Up to approximately 4.5 years (during treatment; then every 4 months until death, withdrawn consent, loss to follow-up, or 3 years after last dose; final analysis using November 2010 cutoff date)]

      Participants were followed for survival data during and after treatment for a maximum of 3 years after the last dose until death, withdrawal of consent, or loss to follow-up. The percentage of participants who died was calculated as [number of participants with event divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.

    9. Cohorts 1 and 2: Overall Survival (OS) [Up to approximately 4.5 years (during treatment; then every 4 months until death, withdrawn consent, loss to follow-up, or 3 years after last dose; final analysis using November 2010 cutoff date)]

      Participants were followed for survival data during and after treatment for a maximum of 3 years after the last dose until death, withdrawal of consent, or loss to follow-up. OS was defined as the time from first dose to the time of death from any cause. Participants who did not experience death were censored at the last known alive date. OS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier and expressed in months.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    Female
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Females greater than or equal to (≥) 18 years of age, with histologically-confirmed HER2-positive breast cancer

    • Metastatic breast cancer, with progression on trastuzumab-based therapy as last treatment for metastatic disease

    • Less than or equal to (≤) 3 chemotherapy regimens prior to study entry

    • Last trastuzumab dose ≤9 weeks before study entry for participants receiving pertuzumab + trastuzumab, and ≥4 weeks for participants receiving pertuzumab monotherapy

    • Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥55% at study entry

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Previous treatment with an anti-cancer vaccine or any targeted therapy other than trastuzumab

    • Brain metastases

    • History of any cardiac adverse event related to trastuzumab therapy

    • Any other malignancy in the last 5 years, except for basal cell cancer or cancer in situ of the cervix

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Edmonton Alberta Canada T6G 1Z2
    2 Vancouver British Columbia Canada V5Z 4E6
    3 London Ontario Canada N6A 4L6
    4 Ottawa Ontario Canada K1H 8L6
    5 Toronto Ontario Canada M4N 3M5
    6 Besancon France 25030
    7 Dijon France 21079
    8 Lille France 59020
    9 Montpellier France 34298
    10 Modena Emilia-Romagna Italy 41100
    11 Parma Emilia-Romagna Italy 43100
    12 Milano Lombardia Italy 20133
    13 Barcelona Spain 08003
    14 Barcelona Spain 08035
    15 Valencia Spain 46009
    16 Valencia Spain 46010
    17 Edinburgh United Kingdom EH4 2XU
    18 Manchester United Kingdom M20 4BX
    19 Northwood United Kingdom HA6 2RN
    20 Truro United Kingdom TR1 3LJ

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Hoffmann-La Roche

    Investigators

    • Study Chair: Clinical Trials, Hoffmann-La Roche

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Hoffmann-La Roche
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01674062
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • BO17929
    • 2005-003493-19
    First Posted:
    Aug 28, 2012
    Last Update Posted:
    Aug 22, 2016
    Last Verified:
    Jul 1, 2016
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail A total of 99 participants with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer were screened for Cohorts 1 and 2, of whom 66 were recruited. Following primary analysis of Cohorts 1 and 2, a total of 51 new participants were screened for Cohort 3, of whom 29 were recruited.
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2) Pertuzumab +/- Trastuzumab (Cohort 3)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via intravenous (IV) infusion as 2 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 milligrams (mg) followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death. Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received single-agent treatment with pertuzumab. Recruitment for Cohort 3 was conducted following primary analysis of Cohorts 1 and 2. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Participants with documented disease progression could have trastuzumab added to the regimen, per the dosing schedule described for Cohorts 1 and 2, to receive dual-agent treatment until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 66 29
    COMPLETED 0 0
    NOT COMPLETED 66 29

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2) Pertuzumab +/- Trastuzumab (Cohort 3) Total
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death. Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received single-agent treatment with pertuzumab. Recruitment for Cohort 3 was conducted following primary analysis of Cohorts 1 and 2. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Participants with documented disease progression could have trastuzumab added to the regimen, per the dosing schedule described for Cohorts 1 and 2, to receive dual-agent treatment until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death. Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 66 29 95
    Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
    54.9
    (12.60)
    53.0
    (7.95)
    54.3
    (11.37)
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    66
    100%
    29
    100%
    95
    100%
    Male
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Cohorts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants With a Confirmed Best Overall Response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Version 1.0 During Dual-Agent Treatment
    Description Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the objective response (OR) rate, or the percentage of participants with either confirmed CR or PR. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30 percent (%) decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. Response was to be confirmed a minimum of 4 weeks after the initial response was documented. The OR rate was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohorts 1 and 2 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Measure Participants 66
    Number (80% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
    24.2
    36.7%
    2. Primary Outcome
    Title Cohorts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants With a Confirmed Best Overall Response of CR, PR, or Stable Disease (SD) According to RECIST Version 1.0 During Dual-Agent Treatment
    Description Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the clinical benefit response (CBR) rate, or the percentage of participants with either confirmed CR or PR, or SD lasting at least 6 months. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. SD was defined as neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient (20%) increase to qualify for disease progression, in addition to no new target lesions. Response was to be confirmed a minimum of 4 weeks after the initial response was documented. The CBR rate was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohorts 1 and 2 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Measure Participants 66
    Number (80% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
    50.0
    75.8%
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Cohort 3: Percentage of Participants With a Confirmed Best Overall Response of CR or PR According to RECIST Version 1.0 During Single-Agent Treatment With Pertuzumab
    Description Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the OR rate, or the percentage of participants with either confirmed CR or PR. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. Response was to be confirmed a minimum of 4 weeks after the initial response was documented. The OR rate was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 7.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohort 3 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab (Cohort 3)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received single-agent treatment with pertuzumab. Recruitment for Cohort 3 was conducted following primary analysis of Cohorts 1 and 2. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. The treatment regimen was maintained until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, death, and/or transition to dual-agent therapy with trastuzumab.
    Measure Participants 29
    Number (80% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
    3.4
    5.2%
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Cohort 3: Percentage of Participants With a Confirmed Best Overall Response of CR, PR, or SD According to RECIST Version 1.0 During Single-Agent Treatment With Pertuzumab
    Description Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the CBR rate, or the percentage of participants with either confirmed CR or PR, or SD lasting at least 6 months. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. SD was defined as neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient (20%) increase to qualify for disease progression, in addition to no new target lesions. Response was to be confirmed a minimum of 4 weeks after the initial response was documented. The CBR rate was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 7.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohort 3 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab (Cohort 3)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received single-agent treatment with pertuzumab. Recruitment for Cohort 3 was conducted following primary analysis of Cohorts 1 and 2. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. The treatment regimen was maintained until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, death, and/or transition to dual-agent therapy with trastuzumab.
    Measure Participants 29
    Number (80% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
    10.3
    15.6%
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Cohorts 1 and 2: Duration of Response According to RECIST Version 1.0
    Description Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine OR and CBR rates. Duration of OR was defined as time from initial response of CR or PR to time of disease progression or death. Duration of CBR was defined similarly as time from initial response of CR or PR, or SD lasting at least 6 months, to time of disease progression or death. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. SD was defined as neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient (20%) increase to qualify for disease progression, in addition to no new target lesions. Participants without progression or death following confirmed CR or PR were censored at the last tumor assessment. Duration of response was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and expressed in weeks.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohorts 1 and 2 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Measure Participants 66
    Objective response
    40.1
    Clinical benefit response
    50.14
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Cohorts 1 and 2: Time to Objective Response According to RECIST Version 1.0
    Description Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to determine the OR rate. Time to response was defined as the time from first dose to the time of initial response of CR or PR. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target lesions, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter compared to Baseline. Participants with disease progression were censored at the time of progression, and those with neither disease progression nor OR were censored at the last tumor assessment. Time to response was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and expressed in weeks.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 21 months (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression; final analysis using February 2008 cutoff date)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohorts 1 and 2 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Measure Participants 66
    Median (Full Range) [weeks]
    11.14
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Cohorts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants With Disease Progression According to RECIST Version 1.0
    Description Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to assess for disease progression, defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter, taking as reference the smallest sum of the longest diameter observed at previous tumor assessment, or the appearance of any new lesions. The percentage of participants with disease progression was calculated as [number of participants meeting the above criteria divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohorts 1 and 2 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Measure Participants 66
    Number [percentage of participants]
    93.9
    142.3%
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Cohorts 1 and 2: Time to Progression (TTP) According to RECIST Version 1.0
    Description Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to assess for disease progression, defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter, taking as reference the smallest sum of the longest diameter observed at previous tumor assessment, or the appearance of any new lesions. TTP was defined as the time from first dose to the time of first documented disease progression. Participants who withdrew from the study without documented progression were censored at the last tumor assessment. TTP was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and expressed in weeks.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohorts 1 and 2 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Measure Participants 66
    Median (Full Range) [weeks]
    23.2
    9. Secondary Outcome
    Title Cohorts 1 and 2: Progression-Free Survival (PFS) According to RECIST Version 1.0
    Description Tumor response was assessed using RECIST version 1.0 to assess for disease progression, defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter, taking as reference the smallest sum of the longest diameter observed at previous tumor assessment, or the appearance of any new lesions. PFS was defined as the time from first dose to the time of disease progression or death. Participants without progression or death were censored at the last tumor assessment. PFS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and expressed in weeks.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 9.5 years (at Screening; on Day 15 of Cycles 2, 4, 6, and 8 [cycle length 3 weeks]; then every 3 months until disease progression)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohorts 1 and 2 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Measure Participants 66
    Median (80% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
    24.0
    10. Secondary Outcome
    Title Cohorts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants Who Died
    Description Participants were followed for survival data during and after treatment for a maximum of 3 years after the last dose until death, withdrawal of consent, or loss to follow-up. The percentage of participants who died was calculated as [number of participants with event divided by the number analyzed] multiplied by 100.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 4.5 years (during treatment; then every 4 months until death, withdrawn consent, loss to follow-up, or 3 years after last dose; final analysis using November 2010 cutoff date)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohorts 1 and 2 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Measure Participants 66
    Number [percentage of participants]
    30.3
    45.9%
    11. Secondary Outcome
    Title Cohorts 1 and 2: Overall Survival (OS)
    Description Participants were followed for survival data during and after treatment for a maximum of 3 years after the last dose until death, withdrawal of consent, or loss to follow-up. OS was defined as the time from first dose to the time of death from any cause. Participants who did not experience death were censored at the last known alive date. OS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier and expressed in months.
    Time Frame Up to approximately 4.5 years (during treatment; then every 4 months until death, withdrawn consent, loss to follow-up, or 3 years after last dose; final analysis using November 2010 cutoff date)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Population (Cohorts 1 and 2 only).
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    Measure Participants 66
    Median (80% Confidence Interval) [months]
    38.5

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Up to approximately 9.5 years (from Day 1 until treatment discontinuation)
    Adverse Event Reporting Description Analysis Population Description: All Treated Population.
    Arm/Group Title Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2) Pertuzumab +/- Trastuzumab (Cohort 3)
    Arm/Group Description Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received dual-agent treatment with pertuzumab and trastuzumab. Recruitment for Cohorts 1 and 2 was conducted separately; however, the same regimen was administered to both sets of participants. Trastuzumab was administered via IV infusion as 2 mg/kg once weekly, or as 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 1 of Cycle 1. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, beginning on Day 2 of Cycle 1. Thereafter, both medications were administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Treatment continued for a minimum of 8 cycles and could be extended until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death. Females with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer received single-agent treatment with pertuzumab. Recruitment for Cohort 3 was conducted following primary analysis of Cohorts 1 and 2. Pertuzumab was administered via IV infusion at a loading dose of 840 mg followed by a standard dose of 420 mg every 3 weeks, administered on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle. Participants with documented disease progression could have trastuzumab added to the regimen, per the dosing schedule described for Cohorts 1 and 2, to receive dual-agent treatment until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or death.
    All Cause Mortality
    Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2) Pertuzumab +/- Trastuzumab (Cohort 3)
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total / (NaN) / (NaN)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2) Pertuzumab +/- Trastuzumab (Cohort 3)
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 12/66 (18.2%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Palpitations 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Haematemesis 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    General disorders
    Performance status decreased 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatic failure 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Infections and infestations
    Cellulitis 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Device related infection 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Pneumonia 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Pneumonia pneumococcal 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Femur fracture 0/66 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hypokalaemia 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Back pain 2/66 (3%) 0/29 (0%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Osmotic demyelination syndrome 0/66 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Loss of consciousness 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Dizziness 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Psychiatric disorders
    Paranoia 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Surgical and medical procedures
    Toe amputation 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Vascular disorders
    Deep vein thrombosis 1/66 (1.5%) 0/29 (0%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Pertuzumab + Trastuzumab (Cohorts 1 and 2) Pertuzumab +/- Trastuzumab (Cohort 3)
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 62/66 (93.9%) 28/29 (96.6%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Left ventricular dysfunction 1/66 (1.5%) 2/29 (6.9%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Diarrhoea 42/66 (63.6%) 16/29 (55.2%)
    Nausea 19/66 (28.8%) 12/29 (41.4%)
    Vomiting 9/66 (13.6%) 10/29 (34.5%)
    Constipation 9/66 (13.6%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Dyspepsia 8/66 (12.1%) 2/29 (6.9%)
    Abdominal pain upper 5/66 (7.6%) 4/29 (13.8%)
    Abdominal distension 3/66 (4.5%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Abdominal pain 4/66 (6.1%) 2/29 (6.9%)
    Stomatitis 6/66 (9.1%) 0/29 (0%)
    Haemorroids 4/66 (6.1%) 0/29 (0%)
    Toothache 0/66 (0%) 2/29 (6.9%)
    General disorders
    Fatigue 24/66 (36.4%) 8/29 (27.6%)
    Asthenia 9/66 (13.6%) 6/29 (20.7%)
    Pyrexia 6/66 (9.1%) 2/29 (6.9%)
    Chest pain 5/66 (7.6%) 2/29 (6.9%)
    Chills 4/66 (6.1%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Mucosal inflammation 6/66 (9.1%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Influenza like illness 3/66 (4.5%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Oedema peripheral 5/66 (7.6%) 0/29 (0%)
    Infections and infestations
    Nasopharyngitis 8/66 (12.1%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Upper respiratory tract infection 3/66 (4.5%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Localised infection 5/66 (7.6%) 0/29 (0%)
    Rhinitis 4/66 (6.1%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Urinary tract infection 4/66 (6.1%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Investigations
    Weight decreased 0/66 (0%) 4/29 (13.8%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Decreased appetite 11/66 (16.7%) 6/29 (20.7%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia 12/66 (18.2%) 4/29 (13.8%)
    Myalgia 12/66 (18.2%) 0/29 (0%)
    Back pain 4/66 (6.1%) 7/29 (24.1%)
    Muscle spasms 10/66 (15.2%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Pain in extremity 6/66 (9.1%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Musculoskeletal chest pain 5/66 (7.6%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache 15/66 (22.7%) 4/29 (13.8%)
    Dizziness 9/66 (13.6%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Paraesthesia 8/66 (12.1%) 0/29 (0%)
    Hypoaesthesia 4/66 (6.1%) 0/29 (0%)
    Psychiatric disorders
    Insomnia 4/66 (6.1%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough 12/66 (18.2%) 4/29 (13.8%)
    Dyspnoea 6/66 (9.1%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Oropharyngeal pain 3/66 (4.5%) 3/29 (10.3%)
    Rhinorrhoea 4/66 (6.1%) 0/29 (0%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Rash 18/66 (27.3%) 5/29 (17.2%)
    Pruritus 9/66 (13.6%) 4/29 (13.8%)
    Nail disorder 8/66 (12.1%) 2/29 (6.9%)
    Dry skin 5/66 (7.6%) 1/29 (3.4%)
    Onychoclasis 5/66 (7.6%) 0/29 (0%)
    Rash pruritic 4/66 (6.1%) 0/29 (0%)
    Erythema 1/66 (1.5%) 2/29 (6.9%)

    Limitations/Caveats

    Although the study was designed as single-arm study, as reflected in the study title, an additional cohort was opened to evaluate the efficacy and safety of single-agent pertuzumab.

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    Certain Agreements

    Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    The Study being conducted under this Agreement is part of the Overall Study. Investigator is free to publish in reputable journals or to present at professional conferences the results of the Study, but only after the first publication or presentation that involves the Overall Study. The Sponsor may request that Confidential Information be deleted and/or the publication be postponed in order to protect the Sponsor's intellectual property rights.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Medical Communications
    Organization Hoffmann-La Roche
    Phone 800-821-8590
    Email genentech@druginfo.com
    Responsible Party:
    Hoffmann-La Roche
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01674062
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • BO17929
    • 2005-003493-19
    First Posted:
    Aug 28, 2012
    Last Update Posted:
    Aug 22, 2016
    Last Verified:
    Jul 1, 2016