Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 to 75 Women only

Guided chemotherapy for HER2-negative early breast cancer using drug screening

Official title: Neoadjuvant Therapy Study Guided by Drug Screening in Vitro Patient-derived Tumor-like Cell Clusters for Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Negative Early Breast Cancer Patients

Run by Peking University People's Hospital · NCT04836156 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new way to choose the best chemotherapy drugs for people with early HER2-negative breast cancer by using lab tests on their tumor cells before treatment starts.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment46 (estimated)
SponsorPeking University People's Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 2, 2021
Main results expectedJune 30, 2022
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 6, 2022
Trial IDNCT04836156 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients with invasive HER2-negative early breast cancer who are either T2 or node positive and have an ECOG performance status of 0-1.

Probably not a fit

Patients with stage IV breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer, or severe chronic diseases 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 study investigates the use of in vitro drug sensitivity screening to guide neoadjuvant chemotherapy for patients with HER2-negative early breast cancer. By utilizing a novel patient-derived tumor-like cell cluster technology, the study aims to identify which chemotherapy drugs are most effective for individual patients before treatment begins. A total of 46 participants will undergo this screening to tailor their chemotherapy regimen, potentially improving treatment outcomes and reducing unnecessary side effects. The study builds on preliminary findings that suggest a strong correlation between in vitro drug sensitivity and clinical outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more personalized and effective chemotherapy treatments for patients with HER2-negative early breast cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Preliminary studies using similar in vitro drug sensitivity screening methods have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* invasive breast cancer
* HER2 negative
* T2 or node positive
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group(ECOG) 0-1

Exclusion Criteria:

* stage IV
* inflammatory breast cancer
* Severe chronic disease

Where it's running

  • Peking University People's Hospital
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Shu Wang, doctor — Peking University People's Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Chaobin Wang, doctor
  • Email: hzwcb1990@163.com
  • Phone: +86-10-8832-4010

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.