Combining Posaconazole with Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Official title: A Phase II, Randomised, Open-label, Multicentre Study of Posaconazole Plus PD-1 Inhibitors and Chemotherapy Versus PD-1 Inhibitors and Chemotherapy as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Run by Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute · NCT06802757 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether adding a medication called posaconazole to standard chemotherapy and pembrolizumab can help women with high-risk triple-negative breast cancer respond better to treatment before surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | pembrolizumab, chemotherapy, immunotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Jinan, Shandong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 30, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | February 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06802757 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are females aged 18 to 70 with first-confirmed early-stage triple-negative breast cancer.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with stage I or IV breast cancer or those with a history of other tumors 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 effectiveness of adding posaconazole to standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy and pembrolizumab in patients with high-risk triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The study aims to improve the pathological complete response (pCR) rate, which is crucial for patient outcomes. A total of 40 female patients aged 18 to 70 with early-stage TNBC will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the experimental group receiving posaconazole or a control group. Both groups will undergo standard treatment, followed by surgical evaluation of pCR rates after eight cycles of therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase the rate of complete tumor response in patients with high-risk TNBC.
How similar studies have gone: While the combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy has shown promise, the addition of posaconazole specifically in this context is a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female, aged ≥ 18 and ≤ 70 years old; 2. first-confirmed TNBC; 3. cT1cN1-3M0 or cT2-4N0-3M0; 4. ECOG score 0-1 points. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Stage I or IV; 2. History of previous breast cancer; 3. Patients with a history of other tumors who have received systemic therapy or local radiotherapy; 4. No immune system disease or connective tissue disease; 5. No history of hormone therapy; 6. Pregnant/lactating.
Where it's running
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Breast Cancer Center Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences
Jinan, Shandong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pengfei Qiu, MD
- Email: qiu.pf@outlook.com
- Phone: +86053167626215
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.