New hope for advanced breast cancer: targeted drug combo under trial

NCT ID NCT06057610

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

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests a new drug called SHR-A1811, given alone or with pertuzumab, against the standard treatment (trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and docetaxel) in 868 women with HER2-positive breast cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see if the new approach can delay cancer growth and improve survival. Participants must be aged 18-75, have measurable tumors, and be in good overall health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
SHR-A1811 (a targeted drug) with or without pertuzumab
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new, more effective treatment option for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has returned or spread.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial, and the new drug may not work better than existing treatments or could have unexpected side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China