Prospective randomised comparison of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) (filgrastim) secondary prophylaxis versus conservative management of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia to maintain dose intensity in chemotherapy for breast cancer

ISRCTN ISRCTN89698860
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN89698860
Secondary identifying numbers BR0101
Submission date
19/08/2002
Registration date
19/08/2002
Last edited
08/11/2012
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/trials/a-trial-using-gcsf-to-try-to-reduce-the-risk-of-infection-in-people-having-chemotherapy-for-breast-cancer

Contact information

Dr - -
Scientific

UKCCCR Register Co-ordinator
MRC Clinical Trials Unit
222 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DA
United Kingdom

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific title
Study objectivesNot provided at time of registration
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedBreast
InterventionStandard iv chemotherapy regimens as per local guidelines.

Patients entered into TACT or TANGO protocols, or other protocols of licensed chemotherapies which do not exclude G-CSF usage will be eligible for this protocol.

Patients in the SECRAB trial will also be eligible. G-CSF to be dosed subcutaneously at 5 micrograms/kg from day 3 post chemotherapy until day 9 (7 days). For the purposes of dosing, the last day of chemotherapy administration will be day 1. In the case of Day 1/Day 8 regimens, G-CSF shall be dosed starting on day 10 for 7 days.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureNot provided at time of registration
Secondary outcome measuresNot provided at time of registration
Overall study start date03/10/2001
Completion date31/12/2006

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexNot Specified
Target number of participants400
Key inclusion criteria1. 18 years or older
2. Histologically confirmed invasive breast cancer
3. No concomitant malignancy
4. No prior chemotherapy (apart from the current regimen)
5. Previous neutropenic event on iv chemotherapy and considered of suitable risk and fitness to continue chemotherapy
6. Written informed consent
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment03/10/2001
Date of final enrolment31/12/2006

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

UKCCCR Register Co-ordinator
London
NW1 2DA
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Anglo Celtic Cooperative Oncology Group (UK)
Research organisation

SCTN Central Office
Information & Statistics Division
Trinity Park House
South Trinity Road
Edinburgh
EH5 3SQ
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)131 551 8363
Email joanna.dunlop@isd.csa.scot.nhs.uk
Website http://www.amgen.com

Funders

Funder type

Industry

Anglo Celtic Cooperative Oncology Group, Amgen (UK)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan