Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Me capegfilgrastim to help prevent neutropenia in advanced breast cancer patients on chemotherapy

Official title: A Real-World Study of Mecapegfilgrastim for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia in Advanced Breast Cancer

Run by Zhejiang Cancer Hospital · NCT07899099 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This real-world registry tests whether mecapegfilgrastim used with chemotherapy helps prevent low white blood cells in adults with advanced breast cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorZhejiang Cancer Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 24, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsMarch 31, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT07899099 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18+) with advanced breast cancer starting a new systemic treatment and expected to live at least 3 months, who and whose clinician choose mecapegfilgrastim as part of routine care.

Probably not a fit

Patients unlikely to benefit include those not undergoing a new systemic therapy or with conditions where G-CSF use is inappropriate.

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

What this trial studies

This prospective observational registry follows patients with advanced breast cancer who are starting a new chemotherapy regimen. The study collects data on neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, adverse events, and chemotherapy delivery to assess the safety and effectiveness of mecapegfilgrastim when used in routine care. Treatment with mecapegfilgrastim is determined by the treating physician as part of standard practice. No prophylactic G-CSF is mandated by the study protocol, and follow-up continues to capture real-world outcomes. Results will reflect how mecapegfilgrastim performs outside of randomized trial conditions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may have a lower risk of neutropenia and related complications during chemotherapy.

How similar studies have gone: Previous real-world observations in similar patients suggest potential benefits of G-CSF support, but this exact mecapegfilgrastim approach in advanced breast cancer remains observational.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older.
* Histologically confirmed advanced breast cancer, defined as locally recurrent disease not suitable for curative treatment or metastatic disease.
* First recurrence or metastasis, or documented disease progression during palliative treatment, with a planned new systemic anticancer treatment regimen.
* Estimated life expectancy of at least 3 months.
* Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Early-stage breast cancer.
* Ongoing systemic anticancer treatment without a need to change to a new treatment regimen.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
* Any condition or other reason that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the participant unsuitable for enrollment.

Where it's running

  • Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
    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.