Combining camrelizumab, apatinib, and chemotherapy for treating triple negative breast cancer

A Single-arm, Prospective Phase II Study of Camrelizumab Plus Apatinib and Chemotherapy as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

This study tests if a new combination of camrelizumab, apatinib, and chemotherapy can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes for patients with early or locally advanced triple negative breast cancer before surgery.

Quick facts

• Phase: Phase 2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 35 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 75 Years
• Sex: Female
• Sponsor: West China Hospital (Academic / other)
• Drugs / interventions: chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, camrelizumab, apatinib
• Locations: 1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan)
• Trial ID: NCT05447702 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of a combination therapy involving camrelizumab, apatinib, and chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment for patients with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Participants will receive these treatments before surgery to assess how well the therapy reduces tumor size and improves outcomes. The study focuses on patients with early or locally advanced TNBC, specifically those with tumor stages II-III. The goal is to determine if this combination can enhance treatment efficacy compared to standard approaches.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are females aged 18-75 with newly diagnosed, early or locally advanced triple negative breast cancer.

Not a fit: Patients with metastatic breast cancer or those who have received prior anti-tumor therapies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a more effective neoadjuvant therapy option for patients with triple negative breast cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar combination therapies in treating triple negative breast cancer, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Newly diagnosed breast cancer.
* 18-75 Years, female.
* Early or locally advanced, histologically documented TNBC (absence of HER2, ER, and PR expression).
* Tumor stage: II-III.
* ECOG Performance Status of 0-1.
* life expectancy is not less than 3 months.
* at least one measurable lesion according to RECIST 1.1.
* Adequate hematologic and organ function.
* Must be willing to use an adequate method of contraception for the course of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Stage Ⅳ (metastatic) breast cancer or bilateral breast cancer.
* Inflammatory breast cancer.
* Has received prior any anti-tumor therapy within the past 12 months prior to signing informed consent, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy and TAE.
* Has received prior therapy with an anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (anti-PD-1), anti-programmed death-ligand 1 (anti-PD-L1), or anti-PD-L2 agent or with an agent directed to another co-inhibitory T-cell receptor (e.g., cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 \[CTLA-4\], and/or anti-VEGFR agent.
* Has a history of invasive malignancy ≤5 years prior to signing informed consent except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer or in situ cervical cancer.
* Major surgical procedure within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment.
* Has a history of autoimmune disease.
* Has a history of hypertension that not well controlled by antihypertensive treatment
* Has a history of myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina pectoris, NYHA Class 2 or above cardiac insufficiency, clinically significant supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmia, or symptomatic congestive heart failure within the last 6 months.
* Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease or uncontrollable systematicness diseases.
* Administration of a live attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to initiation of study treatment or anticipation of need for such a vaccine during the study.
* Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
* Has known active Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or Autoimmune hepatitis.
* Severe infections within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, including but not limited to hospitalization for complications of infection, bacteremia, or severe pneumonia.
* Has active infection (CTCAE≥2) needed the treatment of antibiotic within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment.
* Has evidence of active tuberculosis within 1 year prior to initiation of study treatment.
* Prior allogeneic stem cell or solid organ transplantation.
* Peripheral neuropathy grade ≥2.
* Has clinically significant intestinal obstruction.
* Arterial/venous thrombosis events that occurred within 3 months before enrollment, such as cerebrovascular accidents, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism.
* Has hemoptysis symptoms within 2 months before enrollment and the maximum daily hemoptysis ≥ 2.5 ml.
* Clinically significant bleeding symptoms or clear bleeding tendency occurred within 3 months before enrollment.
* Has known genetic or acquired bleeding or thrombotic tendency.
* Abnormal coagulation (INR\>1.5 or APTT\>1.5 x ULN) with bleeding tendency, receiving thrombolysis or anticoagulation therapy, or requiring long-term antiplatelet therapy.
* Has a known hypersensitivity to the components of the study treatment or other hypersensitivity reactions to chimeric or humanized antibodies or fusion proteins.
* Female patients during pregnancy and lactation, fertile women with positive baseline pregnancy tests or women of childbearing age who are unwilling to take effective contraceptive measures throughout the trial.
* History of neurological or psychiatric disorders, including epilepsy or dementia.
* Any other situation evaluated by researchers.

Where this trial is running

Chengdu, Sichuan

• West China Hospital, Sichuan University — Chengdu, Sichuan, China (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ting Luo, MD — West China Hospital
• Study coordinator: Ting Luo, MD

Conditions Triple Negative Breast Cancer