Can a tailored Pre-Surgery regimen boost complete remission in HER2+ breast cancer?

NCT ID NCT07787338

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial is investigating whether an experimental drug called SHR-A1811, given alone or followed by a standard combination therapy (THPy), can improve outcomes for women with stage II-III HER2-positive breast cancer before they undergo surgery. Participants first receive four cycles of SHR-A1811; those with a good tumor response continue with more SHR-A1811, while others switch to THPy. The study aims to see if this response-guided approach increases the rate of complete pathological response, meaning no cancer cells remain in the removed tissue, and also monitors for minimal residual disease using blood tests.

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Active substance
SHR-A1811, an experimental antibody-drug conjugate, given alone or followed by a combination of docetaxel, trastuzumab, and pyrotinib (THPy) before surgery.
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a more effective, personalized neoadjuvant strategy for HER2-positive breast cancer, potentially increasing the chance of a complete pathological response and improving long-term outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase exploratory study with a small number of participants, so results may not be definitive. The experimental drug and combination therapy carry risks of side effects, and the response-guided approach may not improve outcomes for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2030

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female aged ≥18 years and ≤75 years. * Histopathologically confirmed invasive breast cancer with no prior systemic anti-tumor therapy for breast cancer. * Histopathologically confirmed HER2-positive status in accordance with the 2018 ASCO-CAP HER2 testing guideline criteria: immunohistochemistry (IHC) score of 3+, or IHC 2+ with positive in situ hybridization (ISH) test (ISH amplification ratio ≥2.0); hormone receptor status must be available. * Stage II-III breast cancer per the 8th edition AJCC Breast Cancer Staging System. * At least one measurable target lesion according to RECIST Version 1.1. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1. * Adequate function of major organs as defined below (no blood transfusion, granulocyte-stimulating factors or thrombopoietic agents administered within 2 weeks prior to screening): 1. Hematology: absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>1.5×10⁹/L; platelet count (PLT) \>75×10⁹/L; hemoglobin (Hb) \>90 g/L. 2. Serum biochemistry: total bilirubin (TBIL) \<1.5×upper limit of normal (ULN); alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \<1.5×ULN; alkaline phosphatase \<2.5×ULN; blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/urea and creatinine (Cr) \<1.5×ULN. 3. Echocardiogram: left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥55%. 4. 12-lead electrocardiogram: Fridericia-corrected QT interval (QTcF) \<470 msec. * For premenopausal women of childbearing potential: serum or urine pregnancy test must be negative within 7 days before treatment initiation; not breastfeeding. All participants must use effective barrier contraception throughout treatment and for 6 months after completion of study treatment. * Voluntarily provide written informed consent, demonstrate good compliance and willingness to complete scheduled visits and study-related procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Stage IV breast cancer. * Inflammatory breast cancer. * Prior anti-tumor therapy or radiotherapy for any malignancy, or concurrent other malignant tumors, except cured carcinoma in situ of cervix, basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. * Concurrent receipt of anti-tumor therapy in another clinical trial, including but not limited to chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, biotherapy, bone-modifying agent therapy or immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. * Major surgery unrelated to breast cancer performed within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug, or participants who have not fully recovered from such surgery. * Severe cardiac disorders, including but not limited to: 1. Confirmed history of heart failure or systolic dysfunction (LVEF \<50%). 2. High-risk uncontrolled arrhythmias, such as atrial tachycardia with resting heart rate \>100 bpm, significant ventricular arrhythmia (e.g., ventricular tachycardia), or advanced atrioventricular block (Mobitz type II second-degree or third-degree atrioventricular block). 3. Angina requiring anti-anginal medication. 4. Electrocardiogram evidence of transmural myocardial infarction. 5. Poorly controlled hypertension (systolic blood pressure \>180 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg) despite medical treatment. * Uncontrolled active infection requiring treatment; history of immunodeficiency including positive HIV test, other acquired or congenital immunodeficiency disorders, or history of organ transplantation. * Known hypersensitivity to any components of study drugs specified in this protocol. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women; women of childbearing potential with positive baseline pregnancy test; women of childbearing potential unwilling to use effective contraception throughout the study and for 6 months after the last study drug administration. * Known or suspected interstitial lung disease; moderate to severe pulmonary diseases that may interfere with detection or management of drug-related pulmonary toxicity and severely impair respiratory function within 3 months before the first dose, including but not limited to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, organizing pneumonia/bronchiolitis obliterans, pulmonary embolism, severe asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obstructive/restrictive lung disease; any autoimmune, connective tissue or inflammatory diseases involving the lung such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, sarcoidosis; or prior history of pneumonectomy. * Severe concomitant illnesses or other comorbidities that would interfere with planned treatment, or any other conditions rendering the participant unsuitable for participation in the study as judged by the investigator.

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China

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