๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-16

Taxane and Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in African American Patients With Stage I-III Breast Cancer (NCT04001829)

Prospective Validation Trial of Taxane Therapy (Docetaxel or Weekly Paclitaxel) and Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in African American Women

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This phase II trial studies whether a prior germline predictor of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy (TIPN) can help identify a subgroup of patients who are at higher risk of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in African American patients with stages I-III breast cancer. The study also investigates whether docetaxel maybe work better than paclitaxel with regard to TIPN rate/severity and dose reductions.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (485 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 485 sites.

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center โ€” Birmingham, Alabama
  • Anchorage Associates in Radiation Medicine โ€” Anchorage, Alaska
  • Anchorage Radiation Therapy Center โ€” Anchorage, Alaska
  • Alaska Breast Care and Surgery LLC โ€” Anchorage, Alaska
  • Alaska Oncology and Hematology LLC โ€” Anchorage, Alaska
  • Alaska Women's Cancer Care โ€” Anchorage, Alaska
  • Anchorage Oncology Centre โ€” Anchorage, Alaska
  • Katmai Oncology Group โ€” Anchorage, Alaska
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center โ€” Anchorage, Alaska
  • Fairbanks Memorial Hospital โ€” Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Kingman Regional Medical Center โ€” Kingman, Arizona
  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith โ€” Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • Baptist Memorial Hospital and Fowler Family Cancer Center - Jonesboro โ€” Jonesboro, Arkansas
  • PCR Oncology โ€” Arroyo Grande, California
  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center/Disney Family Cancer Center โ€” Burbank, California
  • Epic Care-Dublin โ€” Dublin, California
  • Bay Area Breast Surgeons Inc โ€” Emeryville, California
  • Epic Care Partners in Cancer Care โ€” Emeryville, California
  • Contra Costa Regional Medical Center โ€” Martinez, California
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus โ€” Oakland, California
  • Bay Area Tumor Institute โ€” Oakland, California
  • Epic Care Cyberknife Center โ€” Walnut Creek, California
  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Aurora โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • The Medical Center of Aurora โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • Boulder Community Hospital โ€” Boulder, Colorado

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—