Combining Dalpiciclib with aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer treatment

Efficacy and Safety of Neoadjuvant Dalpiciclib Combined With Endocrine Therapy in Luminal B/HER2-negative Breast Cancer and Biomarker Analysis: a Single-arm, Open-label Trial

PHASE2 · Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · NCT05640778

This study is testing whether combining Dalpiciclib with aromatase inhibitors can help women with Luminal B/HER2-negative breast cancer feel better before surgery.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexFemale
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (other)
Locations1 site (Hangzhou)
Trial IDNCT05640778 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness and safety of Dalpiciclib when used alongside aromatase inhibitors as a neoadjuvant therapy for patients with Luminal B/HER2-negative breast cancer. The study focuses on female patients with stage I-III breast cancer who have not received prior anti-cancer treatments. Participants will be monitored for their response to the treatment and any potential side effects throughout the trial. The goal is to determine if this combination therapy can improve outcomes for this specific breast cancer subtype.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older with stage I-III HR-positive, HER2-negative invasive breast cancer.

Not a fit: Patients with other aggressive malignancies, inflammatory breast cancer, or those with serious concomitant diseases 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 Luminal B/HER2-negative breast cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with similar combination therapies in breast cancer, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient is ≥ 18 years-old at the time of consent to participate this trial
* Famale stage I-III breast cancer patients
* HR-positive(ER≥10%), HER2-negtive invasive breast cancer, either Ki67≥20% and/or PgR\<20%
* No prior anti-cancer treatment
* ECOG 0-1

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known to have other aggressive malignant tumor in the past 5 years.
* Bilateral breast cancer; Inflammatory breast cancer; Occult breast cancer; Distant metastasis confirmed by pathology.
* There are other concomitant diseases that seriously threaten the patient's safety or affect the patient's completion of the study, such as serious infection, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, respiratory disease or uncontrolled diabetes or dyslipidemia.
* Female patients during pregnancy or lactation.
* The investigator determines that subjects are not appropriate to participate in the study due to other factors.

Where this trial is running

Hangzhou

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Luminal B/HER2-negative Breast Cancer

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.