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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT04993014

NCT04993014 Circulating Tumor Cells and Treatment De-escalation After Neoadjuvant Therapy for HER2 Positive Breast Cancer

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NCT ID NCT04993014
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor AC Camargo Cancer Center
Condition Breast Neoplasms
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2021-03-01
Primary Completion 2024-04-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
PertuzumabTrastuzumabCirculating tumor cells

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2021-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2024-04-30.

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Brief Summary

Phase II unicentric randomized trial which will include early HER2 positive breast cancer patients, candidate to neoadjuvant therapy with trastuzumab and pertuzumab. Circulating tumor cells will be collected at neoadjuvant therapy baseline. Patients with pathological complete response will be randomized in 1:1 ratio for adjuvant trastuzumab (arm A) versus trastuzumab + pertuzumab (arm B) in a two factorial design: group A, with HER2 positive CTCs and group B, with HER2 negative/absent CTCs.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * HER2 positive breast cancer (hormone receptors positive or negative) * Stage I to III * Indication for neoadjuvant therapy with chemo (any regimen) + trastuzumab + pertuzumab * Breast surgery after neoadjuvant therapy * Preserved coagnition * ECOG 0-3 * For the randomization phase: pathological complete response (ypT0/ypTis and ypN0) * Agreement on participation and signature of de ICF Exclusion Criteria: * Contradindication for trastuzumab or pertuzumab * Adjuvant chemotherapy. Hormone therapy is allowed * Second primary tumor \< 5 years, with an exception for treated non-melanoma skin cancer, and in situ cervical cancer

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marcelle G Cesca, MD

✉ marcelle.cesca@accamargo.org.br

📞 +551121895000

Principal Investigator

Marcelle G Cesca, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

A.C. Camargo Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04993014 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Breast Neoplasms. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04993014 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT04993014 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04993014 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at marcelle.cesca@accamargo.org.br for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04993014 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at São Paulo, Brazil.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04993014 clinical trial?

NCT04993014 is sponsored by AC Camargo Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Marcelle G Cesca, MD at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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