New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer mutation

NCT ID NCT04253561

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tested a new drug, ipatasertib, added to two existing breast cancer medicines (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) in 17 people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation). The main goal was to find the safest dose of ipatasertib when used in this combination. Researchers also tracked side effects and early signs of tumor shrinkage.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Ipatasertib (an AKT inhibitor) combined with trastuzumab and pertuzumab

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option for people with a specific genetic mutation in HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small Phase 1 study with only 17 participants, focused on finding the right dose and checking safety. It is not designed to prove the treatment works, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm HER2 positive breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centro Integral Oncológico Clara Campal (CIOCC)

    Madrid, Madrid, Spain

  • Comp. Hosp.Univ. Santiago (Chus)

    Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain

  • Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Oncología

    Valencia, Valencia, Spain

  • H.Univ. Arnau de Vilanova de Lleida

    Lleida, Lleida, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre

    Madrid, Madrid, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio

    Seville, Sevilla, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario del Vall d' Hebron

    Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

  • Hospital Virgen de Macarena

    Seville, Sevilla, Spain

  • ICO Badalona

    Badalona, Barcelona, Spain

  • MD Anderson

    Madrid, Madrid, Spain