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S0715: Acetyl-L-Carnitine in Preventing Neuropathy in Women With Stage I, II, or IIIA Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemo

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Neuropathy
Neurotoxicity
Fatigue
Registration Number
NCT00775645
Lead Sponsor
SWOG Cancer Research Network
Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Acetyl-L-carnitine may prevent or lessen neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether acetyl-L-carnitine is more effective than a placebo in preventing neuropathy caused by chemotherapy.

PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying acetyl-L-carnitine to see how well it works compared with a placebo in preventing neuropathy in women with stage I, stage II, or stage III breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:

Primary

* Compare whether treatment with acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride vs placebo prevents symptoms of neuropathy as measured by the 11-item neurotoxicity component of the FACT-Taxane Questionnaire at 12 weeks after study registration in women with stage I, II, or IIIA breast cancer undergoing adjuvant taxane-based chemotherapy.

Secondary

* Compare the functional status of these patients using the Trial Outcome Index from the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT)-Taxane Questionnaire.

* Compare fatigue in these patients using the Function Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT)-Fatigue Symptom Module.

Other

* Compare the proportion of patients experiencing grade 3 or 4 neuropathy.

* Compare serum nerve growth factor levels in these patients.

* Describe the total dose of taxane received and treatment delays, compliance with therapy, and use of concurrent medications, dietary supplements (e.g., glutamine), vitamin E, and complementary and alternative medicines in these patients.

* Explore the relationship between nerve growth factor levels and the degree of neuropathy and functional status in these patients.

* Explore the relationship between genetic markers responsible for taxane metabolism and clearance (e.g., CYP2C8, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, GSTM1, and GSTP1) and the degree of neuropathy in these patients.

OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to planned adjuvant chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer (paclitaxel weekly for 12 weeks vs paclitaxel biweekly for 4 courses \[8 weeks\] vs paclitaxel biweekly for 6 courses \[12 weeks\] vs docetaxel every 3 weeks for 4 courses \[12 weeks\] vs docetaxel every 3 weeks for 6 courses \[18 weeks\]) and age (\< 60 years vs ≥ 60 years). Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms.

* Arm I: Patients receive oral acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride 3 times daily for 24 weeks.

* Arm II: Patients receive oral placebo 3 times daily for 24 weeks. Patients complete the FACT-Taxane Trial Outcome Index and the FACIT-Fatigue Symptom Module questionnaires at baseline, at 12, 24, and 36 weeks, and at 1 and 2 years.

Blood samples are collected at baseline and at week 12 for biomarker analysis (nerve growth factor levels) by ELISA, DNA extraction, and genotyping analysis.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
437
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
12-week FACT-Taxane Neurotoxicity Model-adjusted Score in ALC and Placebo Groups12 weeks post-registration

Compare whether treatment with acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride vs placebo prevents symptoms of neuropathy as measured by the 11-item neurotoxicity (NTX) component of the Functional Assesment of Cancer Therapy (FACT)-Taxane Questionnaire at 12 weeks after study registration in women with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant taxane-based chemotherapy. Linear regression model adjusted for baseline score, taxane regiment, and age. Lower scores indicate worse CIPN. Total possible range is 0 to 64. For more information on this subscale, please see http://www.facit.org/FACITOrg/Questionnaires

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
12-week FACT-Trial Outcome Index(TOI) Functional Status Model-adjusted Score in ALC and Placebo Groups12 weeks post-registration

Compare FACT-TOI outcome in treatment vs placebo groups at 12 weeks after study registration in women with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant taxane-based chemotherapy. Linear regression model adjusted for baseline score, taxane regiment, and age. Lower scores indicate worse functional status. Total possible range is 0 to 120. For more information on this subscale, please see http://www.facit.org/FACITOrg/Questionnaires

12-week FACIT-fatigue Model-adjusted Score in ALC and Placebo Groups12 weeks post-registration

Compare fatigue outcome between treatment and placebo groups as measured by the 13-item Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy FACIT-fatigue questionnaire at 12 weeks after study registration in women with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant taxane-based chemotherapy. Linear regression model adjusted for baseline score, taxane regiment, and age. Lower scores indicate more fatigue. Total possible range is 0 to 52. For more information on this subscale, please see http://www.facit.org/FACITOrg/Questionnaires

Trial Locations

Locations (294)

Providence Cancer Center at Providence Hospital

🇺🇸

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Alaska Regional Hospital Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Providence Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Fairbanks Cancer Treatment Center at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

🇺🇸

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Kaiser Permanente - Deer Valley

🇺🇸

Antioch, California, United States

Alta Bates Summit Comprehensive Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Berkeley, California, United States

Peninsula Medical Center

🇺🇸

Burlingame, California, United States

East Bay Radiation Oncology Center

🇺🇸

Castro Valley, California, United States

Eden Medical Center

🇺🇸

Castro Valley, California, United States

Valley Medical Oncology Consultants - Castro Valley

🇺🇸

Castro Valley, California, United States

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Providence Cancer Center at Providence Hospital
🇺🇸Mobile, Alabama, United States

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