Circulating Tumor DNA Dynamics to Optimize Neoadjuvant Therapy in HER2-Positive and Triple-Negati… (NCT07662252) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Circulating Tumor DNA Dynamics to Optimize Neoadjuvant Therapy in HER2-Positive and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
186 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this non-interventional, observational study is to evaluate the clinical utility of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) utility-specifically how quickly tumor DNA disappears from the bloodstream (ctDNA clearance)-to help monitor and predict treatment responses in patients with breast cancer.
The study focuses on patients diagnosed with Stage II to III HER2-positive or Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) who are scheduled to receive standard neoadjuvant therapy (systemic treatment administered before surgery). Because these breast cancer subtypes involve different standard treatment regimens, the study prospectively stratifies patients into three distinct treatment cohorts (Cohorts A, B, and C) to match routine clinical practice and align blood sampling with meaningful clinical milestones.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with documented stage II-III HER2+ or TNBC and fit candidates for NAT. 2. In TNBC group, confirmed negative ER, PR and HER2 disease by local testing on primary disease specimen: tumor must be negative ER, PR, and HER2 defined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelines for hormone receptor testing (Allison et al., 2020; Wolff et al., 2023). 3. In HER2+ group, Confirmed HER2+ disease by local testing on primary disease specimen: tumour must be HER2+ according to ASCO/CAP 2023 guidelines for HER2 testing (Wolff et al., 2023). 4. Patients with measurable disease; Patients with multifocal or multicentric breast cancer with at least one tumor lesion ≥1.0 cm in the longest diameter by ultrasound (reference lesion) are also eligible if the two largest tumor lesions have been histologically confirmed in the clinical evaluation and meet pathological criteria for TNBC and HER2+. 5. No previous treatment of the disease by chemotherapy, hormone therapy, surgery or radiotherapy. 6. Patients with breast cancer are eligible for surgery. 7. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status≤2.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Patients with bilateral invasive BC. 2. Patients with metastatic BC (local spread to axillary lymph nodes is permitted (cN1\_cN2a).
3\. Patients with inflammatory BC. 4. Patients with a known clinically significant history of liver di…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
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Longitudinal assessment of ctDNA clearance (yes/no) across the three study cohorts following the completion of the first neoadjuvant treatment block. Clearance milestones are tailored to specific regimens: pre-anthracycline exposure for Cohort A, after 6
Timeframe: At the completion of neoadjuvant therapy Block 1 for each cohort (approximately 6 to 12 weeks from baseline, depending on the specific regimen schedule).