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HER2-positive Breast Cancer clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 83 HER2-positive Breast Cancer clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 38 countries (most in China (40), United States (23), Italy (10)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (33), Phase 3 (8), Phase 1/2 (5), Phase 1 (4). The most active sponsors are Peking University People's Hospital (7), Fudan University (4), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (3). There are also 11 NIH-funded research projects on HER2-positive Breast Cancer, with $6.2 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 83Clinical trials
- 11NIH research projects
- 1New in 30 days
- 38Countries
Newest HER2-positive Breast Cancer clinical trials
All recruiting trials (83)
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Can we skip radiation after lumpectomy for low-risk HER2-positive breast cancer?
This study tests whether patients who had breast-conserving surgery and low-risk HER2-positive breast cancer can safely skip radiation therapy while receiving HER2-targeted treatment.
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Breast cancer subtypes and outcomes in Colombian women
This study looks back at medical records of women with breast cancer to see how different molecular subtypes relate to survival and recurrence in a single Colombian hospital.
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SMP-656 in HER2-positive advanced breast cancer after ADC therapy
This trial tests whether SMP-656 given by IV every 3 weeks can help people with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who progressed after a HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate.
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Entinostat with Pyrotinib and Endocrine Therapy in HER2-positive, HR-positive Advanced Breast Cancer after Trastuzumab Failure
This study tests whether adding entinostat to pyrotinib and hormone therapy is safe and helps patients with advanced HR+/HER2+ breast cancer who progressed after trastuzumab.
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GQ1005 versus T-DM1 in HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic breast cancer
This trial tests whether GQ1005 works as well as T-DM1 for adults with HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic breast cancer who have already had trastuzumab and taxane.
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Trastuzumab Rezetecan Neoadjuvant Therapy for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
This trial tests whether adding trastuzumab rezetecan after an initial THP treatment helps patients with HER2-positive breast cancer decide if they should switch therapies based on response.
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Pyrotinib plus trastuzumab and chemotherapy for HER2-positive early breast cancer
This study tests a treatment combination of Pyrotinib, Trastuzumab and chemo given before surgery to see if it can improve responses in HER2-positive breast cancer patients who have not yet been treated.
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Focused ultrasound-guided targeted drug delivery with neoadjuvant therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer
This study tests a focused ultrasound–driven drug delivery approach added to neoadjuvant therapy for women with HER2-positive breast cancer to see if it’s feasible, safe, and shows early signs of effectiveness.
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BL-M07D1 plus pertuzumab vs standard therapy in first-line HER2-positive breast cancer
A Phase 3 trial tests whether adding BL-M07D1 to pertuzumab is as good as or better than docetaxel plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab in patients with newly diagnosed, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Dual-target CAR-NK therapy for advanced HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancer
This trial will test a dual-target CAR-NK cell therapy in adults with advanced HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer who have progressed on or cannot receive standard treatments.
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Dual-target CAR-NK therapy for advanced HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancer
This test gives a personalized dual-target CAR-NK cell infusion after short-course chemo to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors in adults with advanced HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer whose tumors express HER2, MUC1, or ROR1.
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ctDNA-guided sequential anti-HER2 therapy with CNS prophylaxis for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
This trial will test whether using regular ctDNA blood tests to guide stepping up or down sequential anti-HER2 treatments, together with local therapies and measures to protect the brain and spinal cord, can produce long-lasting remission for people with HER2-positive stage IV breast cancer.
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RO7771950 versus tucatinib with trastuzumab and capecitabine for HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer
This test will see if RO7771950 combined with trastuzumab and capecitabine works better than tucatinib combined with the same drugs for people with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
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IBI354 with or without pertuzumab versus taxane plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
This trial tests whether IBI354, with or without pertuzumab, works better than standard taxane plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab as first-line treatment for adults with HER2-positive unresectable locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
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Trastuzumab-rezetecan for HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer
This project will test Trastuzumab-rezetecan in adults with HER2-positive or HER2-low breast cancer who are receiving it as part of routine care to see if it works and is safe.
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Trastuzumab deruxtecan for Russian patients with HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic breast cancer
This study will see how well trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) works in Russian adults with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who received at least one cycle.
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Nebivolol to protect the heart during trastuzumab treatment for HER2‑positive breast cancer
This study will test whether taking nebivolol 5 mg can prevent drops in heart function in adults with newly diagnosed early or locally advanced HER2‑positive breast cancer who are starting trastuzumab.
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T-DXd with or without Neratinib for HER2-positive breast cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests whether adding Neratinib to Trastuzumab Deruxtecan helps treat HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain.
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Neoadjuvant zanidatamab plus chemotherapy for HER2-positive early breast cancer
This study will test if adding zanidatamab to chemotherapy given before surgery helps people with HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer.
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Treatment options after targeted therapy stops working in advanced breast cancer
This study will see how well different treatments work for people with advanced breast cancer who have stopped responding to CDK4/6 inhibitors, PIK3CA inhibitors, or T-DXd.
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Surgery and focused radiation plus HER2-targeted therapy for oligometastatic HER2-positive breast cancer
This will test whether adding surgery and precise radiation to standard HER2-targeted treatment helps people with oligometastatic HER2-positive breast cancer whose disease is controlled after initial therapy.
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Neoadjuvant TQB2102 versus TCbHP for HER2-positive breast cancer
This study will test whether TQB2102 given before surgery helps people with HER2-positive breast cancer as much as or better than the standard TCbHP treatment.
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Radiology-based prediction of HER2 level and T‑DXd benefit in metastatic breast cancer
This study tests whether patterns in CT or FDG‑PET images can show HER2 level and help predict response to trastuzumab deruxtecan for people with metastatic breast cancer.
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Oral capecitabine plus trastuzumab versus paclitaxel plus trastuzumab for small HER2‑positive, node‑negative breast cancers as adjuvant treatment.
This trial tests whether giving oral capecitabine with trastuzumab instead of paclitaxel with trastuzumab can prevent recurrence in women with small (≤2 cm), HER2‑positive, node‑negative breast cancer.
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Evaluating an intelligent management system for medication adherence in breast cancer treatment
This study is testing a new patient management system to see if it helps women with HER2-positive breast cancer stick to their medication better than usual methods while they receive pyrotinib treatment.
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Vaccine targeting HER2 in locally advanced breast cancer
This trial will test a vaccine that boosts the immune system to attack HER2-positive breast cancer in adults with locally advanced or high-risk disease.
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Probiotics to prevent neratinib-related diarrhea in HER2-positive breast cancer patients
This trial will test whether taking probiotics alongside standard preventive loperamide can reduce diarrhea in people with HER2-positive breast cancer who are starting neratinib compared with placebo.
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Neoadjuvant BL-M07D1 (with or without pertuzumab) versus taxane + trastuzumab + pertuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial will try whether giving the experimental antibody BL-M07D1, with or without pertuzumab, before surgery improves outcomes for people with HER2-positive breast cancer compared with the standard taxane plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab regimen.
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Combining chemotherapy with pyrotinib and trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is testing whether combining chemotherapy with two targeted drugs, pyrotinib and trastuzumab, can help people with HER2-positive breast cancer respond better to treatment before surgery.
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BL-M07D1 versus T-DM1 after surgery for HER2‑positive breast cancer with residual invasive disease following neoadjuvant therapy
This trial will test whether BL‑M07D1 works better than T‑DM1 as additional treatment after surgery for people with HER2‑positive breast cancer who still have invasive cancer following pre-surgery therapy.
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Using pyrotinib and trastuzumab for maintenance therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is testing if using the drugs pyrotinib and trastuzumab together can help people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer stay healthier and prevent brain tumors after their initial treatment.
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Combining chemotherapy and targeted therapy for early HER2 positive breast cancer
This study is testing if combining chemotherapy with targeted therapy can help people with early HER2 positive breast cancer feel better while using less chemotherapy.
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Neoadjuvant therapy for low-risk HER2-positive breast cancer patients
This study is testing a new treatment plan for people with low-risk HER2-positive breast cancer to see if combining certain chemotherapy drugs with targeted therapy can work just as well with less intense treatment.
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Targeted therapy for early HER2-positive breast cancer with no lymph node involvement
This study is testing whether a new treatment approach that combines targeted therapy with less chemotherapy can help women with early HER2-positive breast cancer and no lymph node involvement feel better while reducing side effects.
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Combining taxane chemotherapy with targeted therapy for low-risk HER2 positive breast cancer
This study is testing if combining a type of chemotherapy with a targeted therapy can safely treat patients with low-risk HER2 positive breast cancer and reduce the need for stronger treatments.
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Reducing chemotherapy for HER2 positive breast cancer patients
This study is testing if using less chemotherapy can still be effective for patients with HER2 positive breast cancer while reducing side effects.
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Choosing adjuvant therapy for HER2 positive early breast cancer after initial treatment
This study is testing whether a combination of trastuzumab and pertuzumab works better than T-DM1 for people with HER2 positive breast cancer who still have cancer after their initial treatment.
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Using Neratinib for Early HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Treatment
This study is testing if taking neratinib after standard treatments can help people with early HER2 positive breast cancer live longer without the disease coming back.
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Tumor microenvironment changes after therapy in HER2‑positive breast cancer
This project will compare tissue samples taken before and after standard neoadjuvant chemo plus trastuzumab to see if changes in the tumor microenvironment mark resistance in HER2‑positive breast cancer patients with residual disease.
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Reducing treatment for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer with undetectable cancer levels in blood tests.
This study is testing if patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer can safely stop their treatment after two years of good results and negative blood tests showing no cancer.
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HER2DX-guided treatment for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer
This test tries to see if using the HER2DX diagnostic assay to guide personalized treatment can improve quality of life and outcomes for people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Optimizing Biomarkers for Neoadjuvant Therapy in HER2-positive Breast Cancer
This study is testing if a special test on breast cancer samples can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy for adults with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Sequential therapy for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
This study is testing whether giving a specific order of HER2-targeted drugs can help people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer feel better and live longer.
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Vaccine therapy for metastatic solid tumors
This study is testing a new vaccine therapy to see if it can safely help people with certain types of advanced breast and stomach cancers fight their tumors better.
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Identifying risk factors for brain recurrence in HER2-positive breast cancer patients
This study is trying to find out what factors might lead to brain cancer returning in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer to help improve their treatment and care.
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Testing anti-HER2 treatment before and after surgery for Nigerian women with HER2+ breast cancer
This study will test whether giving anti-HER2 drugs with chemotherapy before and after surgery helps Nigerian women with HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Understanding how trastuzumab deruxtecan works in HER2 positive breast cancer
This study is trying to understand why some people with HER2 positive breast cancer don’t respond to the treatment trastuzumab deruxtecan, to help improve future treatment options.
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Using MRI to detect early breast cancer metastases
This study is testing if a special type of MRI can help find early signs of breast cancer returning in high-risk patients to see if it can improve their chances of living longer.
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Comparing DP303c and trastuzumab emtansine for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is testing a new injection called DP303c to see if it works better than trastuzumab emtansine for people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Non-surgical treatment for breast cancer after chemotherapy
This study tests if using radiotherapy alone is a safe and effective option for breast cancer patients who have responded well to chemotherapy, instead of undergoing surgery.
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Combining Darsilide with Trastuzumab and Patuzumab for Breast Cancer Treatment
This study is testing if a new treatment combining Darsilide with two other drugs can help women with early or locally advanced HER2-positive breast cancer before they have surgery.
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Evaluating IAM1363 for HER2-related cancers
This study is testing a new treatment called IAM1363 to see if it can help people with advanced cancers that have changes in the HER2 gene.
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Using advanced mammography techniques to assess breast cancer treatment response
This study is testing two new mammography techniques to see if they can better predict how well chemotherapy is working for people with locally advanced breast cancer.
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Assessing Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Chinese Patients with HER2-positive and HER2-low Breast Cancer
This study is testing how well Trastuzumab Deruxtecan works for Chinese patients with advanced HER2-positive or HER2-low breast cancer who have already tried other treatments.
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Effects of fasting and exercise on fatigue in women with advanced breast cancer
This study is testing whether fasting, exercise, a mix of both, or health education can help reduce fatigue in postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer who are starting hormone therapy.
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Investigating ctDNA in Breast Cancer Treatment
This study is testing if blood samples can help predict how well neoadjuvant chemotherapy works for women with stage II-III HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancer.
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Combining Pyrotinib and Capecitabine for HER2 Positive Early-stage Breast Cancer Treatment
This study is testing if combining two drugs, Pyrotinib and Capecitabine, can help women with early-stage HER2 positive breast cancer after surgery feel better compared to other treatments their doctors choose.
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Tucatinib combined with radiation for HER2-positive breast cancer with leptomeningeal disease
This study is testing if combining radiation with a new treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer can help patients with brain involvement live longer and feel better.
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Treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer with limited metastases
This study tests if a new treatment can help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to a few other places in the body and aims to improve their chances of recovery.
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Combination treatment for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is testing a new combination of medications for people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who haven't responded to previous treatments, to see if it can help them feel better and manage their disease.
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Comparing two treatments for HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery
This study is testing a new combination of drugs to see if it works better than standard treatment for people with HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery.
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Platform program for evaluating treatments in metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is testing different new treatments for people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer to see which ones work best before moving them to larger trials.
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Using Pyrotinib to Reduce Recurrence Risk in Early Stage HER2-positive Breast Cancer
This study is testing if the drug pyrotinib can help reduce the chances of breast cancer coming back in women with early stage HER2-positive breast cancer who haven't fully responded to previous treatments.
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Testing a new drug combination for HER2-positive inflammatory breast cancer
This study is testing a new combination of two drugs to see if they can safely and effectively treat people with stage III HER2-positive inflammatory breast cancer who haven't had treatment before.
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Treatment for hormone receptor positive HER2 positive breast cancer after neoadjuvant therapy
This study is testing if combining two drugs, trastuzumab and nelatinib, can help people with hormone receptor positive HER2 positive breast cancer who still have cancer after initial treatment feel better compared to the usual combination of trastuzumab and pertuzumab.
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Neoadjuvant treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer using SHR-A1811 and pyrotinib
This study is testing a new combination of two drugs, SHR-A1811 and pyrotinib, to see if they can help people with Stage II-III HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery.
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Precision neoadjuvant therapy for operable breast cancer
This study is testing if a personalized treatment approach using new drugs for operable breast cancer can work better than standard chemotherapy alone.
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Assessing minimal residual disease in HER2-positive early breast cancer patients in Asia
This study is trying to see if checking for tiny amounts of cancer DNA in the blood can help predict if HER2-positive early breast cancer patients in Asia are at risk of their cancer coming back after treatment.
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Using Kadcyla and Neratinib to Treat Early HER2-positive Breast Cancer with Residual Disease
This study is testing if adding a pill called neratinib to the standard treatment can help people with early HER2-positive breast cancer who still have some cancer cells left after their initial therapy.
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HER2-targeted vaccine combined with standard chemotherapy for breast cancer
This study is testing if adding a new vaccine to standard chemotherapy can help people with HER2-positive breast cancer have better treatment results.
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Neoadjuvant therapy with or without Inavolisib for early HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is testing if adding a new drug called Inavolisib to standard treatment can help women with early HER2-positive breast cancer respond better before surgery.
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Screening brain MRIs for patients with stage IV breast cancer
This study tests if regular brain MRI scans can help find hidden issues in the brains of patients with stage IV breast cancer who don’t have any symptoms yet.
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Understanding how tumor shrinkage predicts cancer response in early breast cancer patients
This study tests if measuring how much breast tumors shrink during chemotherapy can help predict how well the treatment will work for women with early-stage breast cancer.
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Treatment adjustment for HER2 positive breast cancer after initial therapy
This study is testing if adjusting treatment for early HER2 positive breast cancer based on blood tests can help patients do better after their initial therapy.
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Using nanoparticles to enhance radiation treatment for brain metastases
This study is testing if adding special nanoparticles to radiation therapy can help people with brain metastases get better results than radiation alone.
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Comparing two treatments for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer after surgery
This study is testing whether a new treatment combining T-DM1 and trastuzumab can help people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer feel better and live longer after surgery compared to a standard treatment.
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Pre-operative treatment for HER2-positive, ER-positive breast cancer
This study is testing if a new combination of treatments can help women with HER2-positive, ER-positive breast cancer before they have surgery.
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Identifying genetic factors affecting treatment response in HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is trying to find out how genetic differences affect how well people with HER2-positive breast cancer respond to treatment and if they experience side effects.
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Evaluating PC14586 for advanced solid tumors with a specific mutation
This study is testing a new oral medication called PC14586 to see if it can help people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific mutation in the TP53 gene.
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Combining trastuzumab with pyrrolidine and chemotherapy for HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is testing a new treatment combining trastuzumab, pyrrolidine, and chemotherapy for people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer to see if it helps them respond better before surgery.
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Monitoring HER2-positive breast cancer treatment with advanced imaging techniques
This study is testing a new imaging agent to see if it can help track how well HER2-positive breast cancer patients are responding to their treatment with trastuzumab during chemotherapy.
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Evaluating a new treatment approach for operable HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is testing a new combination of medications and chemotherapy before surgery to see if it helps people with HER2-positive breast cancer achieve better treatment results.
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Personalized treatment for breast cancer using new drug agents
This study is testing new drug combinations with standard chemotherapy to see which treatments work best for different types of breast cancer based on the specific characteristics of each patient's tumor.
NIH-funded research (11)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Enhancing HER2-targeted therapy for resistant breast cancer
This grant explores new ways to overcome resistance to HER2-targeted therapy in people with HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Prolactin signaling and brain metastasis in HER2-positive breast cancer
Researchers are studying how prolactin signals help HER2-positive breast cancer cells grow in the brain, with the goal of finding new ideas to prevent brain metastases.
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XoLacta adjuvant therapy to reduce radiation side effects during HER2-positive breast cancer treatment
A new milk-derived therapy called XoLacta aims to lessen radiation-related side effects for people undergoing treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Ig repertoire in tumor-infiltrating B cells in metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer (mouse model)
Scientists will study how antibodies from immune cells inside HER2-positive breast tumors behave in a mouse model to understand potential new ways to fight the cancer.
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Autophagy and vesicle trafficking linked to HER2+ breast cancer progression
A cancer research project aims to understand how cell recycling processes and vesicle movement affect HER2-positive breast cancer, with potential implications for metastasis and resistance to therapy.
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XoLacta to reduce radiation side effects in HER2-positive breast cancer
XoLacta, a milk-derived therapy given during radiation, aims to help people with HER2-positive breast cancer heal better and have fewer side effects.
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Why some HER2-positive breast cancers survive targeted therapy
This project looks for the specific cancer cells that survive HER2-targeted drugs in people with HER2-positive breast cancer to find ways to stop drug resistance.
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Understanding how cell processes affect HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is looking at how certain processes in cells work together in HER2-positive breast cancer, which affects about 1 in 4 breast cancer patients, to find new ways to stop the cancer from spreading and becoming resistant to treatment, with the hope of improving care for those living with this type of cancer.
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Understanding how some HER2 positive breast cancer cells survive treatment
This study is looking at why some HER2 positive breast cancer cells can survive treatment and how they go into a resting state, which might help us find better ways to stop these cells from resisting therapy and improve outcomes for patients like you.
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Finding ways to overcome drug resistance in HER2-positive breast cancer
This study is looking at a new treatment called PEPDG278D that might help people with HER2-positive breast cancer who haven't had success with other therapies, by targeting and breaking down the cancer's growth signals.
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Understanding resistance in HER2-positive breast cancer treatments
This study is looking into why some patients with HER2-positive breast cancer don't respond well to certain treatments, focusing on different forms of the HER2 protein that might be causing issues, with the goal of finding better ways to help those who have had their cancer come back.
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Quick answers
How many HER2-positive Breast Cancer clinical trials are recruiting right now?
83, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 38 countries. The most sites are in China (40 trials), United States (23 trials), Italy (10 trials), France (8 trials), Spain (6 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 33, Phase 3: 8, Phase 1/2: 5, Phase 1: 4. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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