Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for PTK787 + Trastuzumab for HER2 Overexpressing Metastatic Breast Cancer

Study Description

Brief Summary: HER2 gene amplification increases VEGF production in breast cancers; combined inhibition of HER2 and VEGF enhances response in xenograft models. The upregulation of VEGF in HER2-overexpressing breast cancers may contribute to the aggressive phenotype observed in HER2-positive breast cancer. New therapeutics targeting VEGF and/or its receptors may enhance the efficacy of trastuzumab monotherapy. This trial will investigate the safety and efficacy of combined HER2 and VEGF inhibition.

Detailed Description: OUTLINE: This is a multi-center study. PTK787 daily plus trastuzumab 4 mg/kg IV week 1, followed by 2 mg/kg weekly with disease evaluation every other cycle. Patients may continue treatment until disease progression or toxicity intervenes. Performance Status: ECOG 0 or 1 Life Expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: * ANC \> 1500 mm3 * Platelets \> 100,000 mm3 * Hemoglobin \> 9 g/dL * PTT and INR \< 1.5 x ULN Hepatic: * ALT and AST \< 3 x ULN (\< 5 x ULN in patients with known liver metastases) * Alkaline phosphatase \< 2.5 x ULN * Serum bilirubin \< 1.5 x ULN Renal: * Serum creatinine \< 1.5 x ULN * Proteinuria \< 1+ by dipstick OR total urinary protein \< 500 mg/24 hours with measured creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥ 50 mL/min Cardiovascular: * No clinically significant cardiac disease (e.g. congestive heart failure, symptomatic coronary artery disease and cardiac arrhythmias not well controlled with medication) or myocardial infarction within the last 6 months. * LVEF \> LLN by MUGA or ECHO (obtained within 28 days prior to being registered for protocol therapy) Pulmonary: * Not specified

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers: No

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