Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2

ACHP-THP vs EC-THP as Neoadjuvant Therapy for HER2-positive EBC

China156 participantsStarted 2019-01-10

Plain-language summary

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in women. EC-TH is one of the standard chemotherapy regimens for HER-2 positive early breast cancer(EBC). Earlier use of trastuzumab may improve DFS rate. In this study, the investigators want to find out whether ACH-TH regimen compared with the EC-TH regimen in HER2+ EBC could improve the pCR rate in neoadjuvant chemotherapy. We update protocol in Sep 2020, because Pertuzumab is approveled by Chinese goverment and coverd by national insurance, dual target therapy with Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab is the standard therapy for neoadjuvant therapy of HER2-positive EBC patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient, \>/= 18 years of age, \</= 70 years of age. * HER2-positive breast cancer * Histologically confirmed invasive breast carcinoma * Clinical stage T2-4/N0-3/M0 or node positive at presentation (patients with T1 tumors will not be eligible) * Known hormone-receptor status * Non previous anti-breast cancer neoadjuvant chemotherapy * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1 * Adequate hematologic, renal and liver function * Screening Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \>/= 50% on echocardiogram (ECHO) * Adequate organ function Exclusion Criteria: * Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer or bilateral breast cancer * History of any prior (ipsi- or contralateral breast cancer except lobular carcinoma in situ) * History of other malignancy within the last 5 years except for appropriately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, non-melanoma skin carcinoma, Stage I uterine cancer, or other non-breast malignancies with a similar outcome to those mentioned above * Cardiopulmonary dysfunction as defined by protocol * Current severe, uncontrolled systemic disease * Pregnant or lactating women * Any known active liver disease, e.g. due to HBV, HCV, autoimmune hepatic disorders, or sclerosing cholangitis * Concurrent serious uncontrolled infections requiring treatment or known infection with HIV * History of intolerance, including Grade 3 to 4 infusion reaction or * hypersensitivity to trastuzumab or chemotherapy drugs

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pathological Complete Response rate (pCR)

Timeframe: At the time of definitive surgery (approximately 24-36 weeks from first dose of study drug).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04172259

SponsorSun Yat-sen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-30

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