Dose-Reduced Docetaxel with Cyclophosphamide for Breast Cancer

Dose-Reduced Docetaxel With Cyclophosphamide for the Treatment of Vulnerable Older Women With Stage I-III HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, the DOROTHY Trial

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8 Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8 HER2-Negative Breast Carcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
174 (estimated)
Sponsor
City of Hope Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women aged 65 and older with early-stage HER2-negative breast cancer. Participants will receive a lower dose of docetaxel combined with cyclophosphamide as treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 65 years old or older.
  • I have been diagnosed with breast cancer that is HER2-negative.
  • I can give my consent or have a representative to consent for me.
  • I will answer questionnaires as part of the study.
  • I have non-metastatic invasive breast cancer.
  • I understand that my treatment journey may include other therapies decided by my doctor.
  • I have had prior hormonal therapy but can hold it during the study.
  • I speak or read languages other than English, with interpreter services available.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have already received chemotherapy for my current breast cancer.
  • I have recurrent or metastatic breast cancer.
  • I have a history of allergic reactions to cyclophosphamide or docetaxel.
  • I have been treated with docetaxel and cyclophosphamide for a previous breast cancer.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This phase II trial tests how well dose-reduced docetaxel combined with cyclophosphamide works in treating older women with early stage (stage I-III) HER2 negative breast cancer vulnerable to toxicity. Chemotherapy drugs, such as docetaxel and cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to provided informed consent or a legally authorized representative is able to consent on behalf of the patient * Willing to answer questionnaires as part of their participation * Age: \>= 65 years by the time of study registration * Histologically or cytologically con…
Contacts

Thanh Nga Doan, MD

626-321-1845

tdoan@coh.org

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