Which Pre-Surgery combo works best for HER2+ breast cancer? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07220135

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial is testing two standard chemotherapy combinations given before surgery for people with HER2-positive early breast cancer. One group gets docetaxel, carboplatin, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab (TCHP); the other gets the same without carboplatin (THP). The main goal is to see which regimen leads to a higher rate of complete tumor disappearance (pathologic complete response). About 100 participants will be enrolled.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Docetaxel, Carboplatin, Trastuzumab, Pertuzumab

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help doctors choose the most effective pre-surgery drug combination for HER2-positive breast cancer, potentially improving outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study (100 participants) comparing already standard treatments, so it may not lead to a new approach. Side effects from chemotherapy can be significant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer 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

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Locations

  • KUCC - Briarcliff

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    Westwood, Kansas, 66205, United States

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  • KUCC - Indian Creek

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    Overland Park, Kansas, 66211, United States

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  • KUCC - Lee's Summit

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    Lee's Summit, Missouri, 64064, United States

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  • KUCC - Olathe

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    Westwood, Kansas, 66205, United States

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  • KUCC - Overland Park

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    Overland Park, Kansas, 66215, United States

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  • The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC)

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    Fairway, Kansas, 66205, United States

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  • The University of Kansas Cancer Center - North

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    Kansas City, Missouri, 64154, United States

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  • The University of Kansas Cancer Center - Westwood

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    Kansas City, Kansas, 66205, United States

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