Heart risk from chemo: study stopped after just 2 patients
NCT ID NCT05803889
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to closely monitor heart function in women with breast cancer receiving common chemotherapy drugs (epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, paclitaxel) to see when heart damage first appears. Researchers planned to use advanced ultrasound and exercise tests to detect early changes. However, the study was terminated early with only 2 participants enrolled, so no meaningful conclusions could be drawn.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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2 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Population composed of a group of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy with EC and Tax, and a group of breath cancer patients undergoing Trastuzumab treatment.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: Epirubicin-cyclophosphamide + paclitaxel group: * Female ≥ 18 years * Stage I to III breast cancer * Patient being planned for (neo)adjuvant therapy combining EC and Taxol on a weekly basis * Enrolled in a social security plan * Able to speak, read and understand French Trastuzumab group: * Female ≥ 18 years of age * Stage I to III breast cancer * Patient treated with trastuzumab * Enrolled in a social security plan * Able to speak, read and understand French Exclusion Criteria: For both groups: Epirubicin-cyclophosphamid + paclitaxel group and trastuzumab group * Implantation of a pacemaker * Contraindications to exercise * Protected adult * Psychiatric, musculoskeletal or neurological problems * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Uncontrolled high blood pressure * Body Mass Index \> 35 kg/m²
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe
Strasbourg, France, 67033, France
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