Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Identifying genetic factors affecting treatment response in HER2-positive breast cancer

Official title: Identification of Genetic Determinants for Treatment Resistance/Sensitivity and/or Toxicity in Adjuvant Setting for HER2 Positive Breast Cancer

Run by Centre Paul Strauss · NCT04638725 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find out how genetic differences affect how well people with HER2-positive breast cancer respond to treatment and if they experience side effects.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment9000 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Paul Strauss
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionstrastuzumab, pertuzumab, neratinib, chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Strasbourg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 15, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 15, 2033
Study endsDecember 15, 2033
Registry record updatedJune 4, 2026
Trial IDNCT04638725 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a histological diagnosis of operable, non-metastatic HER2-positive breast adenocarcinoma who have received or are receiving HER2-targeted therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of cancer in the past five years or those unable to comply with the study protocol 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 multicenter, non-randomized, prospective cohort study aims to identify genetic determinants associated with treatment resistance, sensitivity, and toxicity in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer. A total of 9000 patients will be enrolled, and blood samples will be collected for genetic analysis after informed consent. The study will evaluate the distribution of genetic variants among patients treated with various targeted therapies and follow them for five years to assess treatment outcomes. The findings could enhance understanding of how genetic factors influence treatment responses in this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to personalized treatment strategies for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, improving outcomes and minimizing toxicity.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored genetic determinants in cancer treatment, but this specific approach focusing on HER2-positive breast cancer is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
For inclusion in the study, patients must be affiliated to the national or local social security, and must meet all the following criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Histological diagnosis of breast adenocarcinoma. Non-metastatic and operable.
* Current or prior treatment with one therapy targeting HER2 in adjuvant or neoadjuvant phase for the current breast cancer
* Given written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients not able to comply to the protocol assessments for geographic, social or psychological reasons
* Patients placed under judicial protection, guardianship, or supervision
* History of cancer in the 5 years preceding anti-HER2 therapy initiation
* Concomitant cancer (except for an other non metastatic cancer treated only with surgery)

Note : Patients are eligible at any time of the follow-up if the adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy started after 01/01/2019. Patients treated with trastuzumab, pertuzumab, neratinib or T-DM1 in a clinical trial are eligible in the SIGHER study.

Where it's running

  • Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting

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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.