NT-proBNP to Assess Trastuzumab-induced Cardiotoxicity
Trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity (TIC) will be monitored in patients with HER2+ breast cancer undergoing trastuzumab treatment before and after breast cancer surgery. At baseline before start of trastuzumab treatment, echocardiography (ECHO)/multigated Acquisition Scan (MUGA) and measurement of plasma NT-proBNP will be performed. NT-proBNP will be measured again at 6 months and at 12 months of trastuzumab treatment. If elevations in NT-proBNP at 6 months and 12 months occur patients will be referred for…
Conditions studied
Cardiotoxicity, Breast Cancer, Treatment Side Effects
About this study
Trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity (TIC) will be monitored in patients with HER2+ breast cancer undergoing trastuzumab treatment before and after breast cancer surgery. At baseline before start of trastuzumab treatment, echocardiography (ECHO)/multigated Acquisition Scan (MUGA) and measurement of plasma NT-proBNP will be performed. NT-proBNP will be measured again at 6 months and at 12 months of trastuzumab treatment. If elevations in NT-proBNP at 6 months and 12 months occur patients will be referred for ECHO/MUGA. The aim is to assess the sensitivity and specificity to detect TIC with NT-proBNP and whether ECHO/MUGA can be safely replaced by assessment of plasma NT-proBNP levels.
Interventions
- Diagnostic Test: Plasma NT-proBNP — Replacement of measurement of plasma NT-proBNP instead of ECHO/MUGA at 6 months and 12 months of trastuzumab treatment to assess cardiotoxicity
Primary outcomes
- Sensitivity and specificity of NT-proBNP to detect trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity (From inclusion to 24 months after baseline investigation)
Eligibility information
Study locations
- Jubileumskliniken, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, 432 45 Sweden
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