Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

Combining Eribulin and a Trastuzumab-biosimilar for Advanced HER2-positive Breast Cancer

Official title: Randomized, Open Label, Multi-Center, Phase II Trial of Eribulin With or Without SB3 (Trastuzumab-biosimilar) in Patients With HER2-overexpressed Recurrent or Stage IV Breast Cancer Who Have Received at Least 2 Prior HER2-directed Regimens

Run by Seoul National University Hospital · NCT05530057 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if combining two cancer drugs, eribulin and a trastuzumab-biosimilar, can help people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer who have already tried other treatments.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment180 (estimated)
SponsorSeoul National University Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionstrastuzumab, chemotherapy, pertuzumab, Lapatinib
Locations1 site (Seoul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 18, 2020
Main results expectedJune 30, 2028
Study endsJune 30, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 20, 2025
Trial IDNCT05530057 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who have previously received trastuzumab, T-DM1, and taxane therapies.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have received four or more prior lines of chemotherapy or HER2-targeted therapies for metastatic disease may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the efficacy and safety of combining eribulin mesylate with a trastuzumab-biosimilar in patients with HER2-overexpressed recurrent or stage IV breast cancer who have previously been treated with trastuzumab and T-DM1. The study aims to establish an optimal salvage treatment option for these patients by evaluating the response rates and progression-free survival. Participants will receive either the combination therapy or eribulin alone, and their outcomes will be closely monitored. The trial is designed to provide insights into the effectiveness of this treatment approach in a challenging patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a new effective option for patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer who have limited treatment choices.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar combinations of HER2-targeted therapies, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults ≥18 years old.
* Pathologically documented breast cancer that:

  * is unresectable or metastatic
  * has confirmed HER2 positive expression (immunohistochemistry or FISH) as determined according to American Society of Clinical Oncology - College of American Pathologists guidelines evaluated at a central laboratory
  * was previously treated with trastuzumab, T-DM1 or T-Dxd, and taxane (whether in recurrent/metastatic setting or neoadjuvant/adjuvant setting).
  * Less than 4 prior lines of chemotherapy or HER2 targeted therapies for treatment in metastatic disease (\<4 treatment regimens for recurrent/metastatic disease excluding adjuvant treatments)
* Documented radiologic progression (during or after most recent treatment or within 6 months after completing adjuvant therapy).
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0, or 1
* Male and female subjects of reproductive/childbearing potential must agree to use a highly effective form of contraception or avoid intercourse during and upon completion of the study and for at least 4.5 months after the last dose of study treatment.
* Adequate hematopoietic, renal and hepatic functions.
* Adequate hematopoietic function: Absolute granulocyte count ≥1,500/mm3, platelet≥100,000/mm3, hemoglobin≥10g/mm3
* Adequate hepatic function: total bilirubin ≤2.0mg/dL, AST/ALT ≤2 x UNL, alkaline phosphatase ≤2.5 x UNL, in case with bone metastases alkaline phosphatase ≤5 x UNL
* Adequate renal function: Serum creatinine ≤1.5mg/dL
* a left ventricular ejection fraction of 50% or more (determined by echocardiography or multiple-gated acquisition \[MUGA(Multigated Blood Pool Scan)\] scanning)
* CNS(central nervous system) metastasis is permitted if asymptomatic or controlled with minimal steroid requirement and is documented to be non-progressing at study entry.
* Negative result for urine or serum pregnancy tests within the screening period in premenopausal patients
* Ability to understand and comply with protocol during study period
* Patients should sign a written informed consent before study entry

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior treatment with eribulin
* Uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease
* History of documented congestive heart failure (CHF) or systolic dysfunction (LVEF \<50%)
* High-risk uncontrolled arrhythmias (ventricular tachycardia, high-grade Atrioventricular-block, supraventricular arrhythmias, prolonged QTc(corrected QT interval) which are not adequately rate-controlled)
* Angina pectoris requiring antianginal medication
* Clinically significant valvular heart disease
* Evidence of transmural infarction on ECG
* Poorly controlled hypertension (e.g. systolic \>180mm Hg or diastolic \>100mm Hg)
* Pregnant or lactating women or women of childbearing potential, including women whose last menstrual period was ,12 months ago (unless surgically sterile) who are unable or unwilling to use adequate contraceptive measures during the study treatment period.
* Patients who have history of cancer other than in situ uterine cervix cancer or nonmelanotic skin cancer and thyroid cancer. For other types of cancer, patients could be included if there is no evidence of disease for more than 2 years.
* Patients with GI tract disease resulting in an inability to take oral medication, malabsorption syndrome, a requirement for IV alimentation, prior surgical procedures affecting absorption, uncontrolled GI disease (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)
* Subjects who have current active hepatic or biliary disease (with exception of patients with Gilbert's syndrome, asymptomatic gallstones, liver metastases or stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment)
* Concurrent disease or serious medical disorder, for example, active or uncontrolled infection, interstitial lung disease (ILD) or any psychiatric condition prohibiting understanding or rendering of informed consent.
* Patients who have a known immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reaction or idiosyncrasy to drugs chemically related to any of the study agents or their excipients.

Where it's running

  • Seoul National University Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Seock-Ah Im, MD,PhD — Study Principal Investigato
  • Study coordinator: Seock-Ah Im, MD,PhD
  • Email: moisa@snu.ac.kr
  • Phone: 82-2-2072-0850

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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