Neo-adjuvant therapy for breast cancer based on molecular pathways

This is a Phase Ib/II, Prospective , Open-label, Single Center, Bayesian Adaptive Design, Umbrella Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Neo-adjuvant Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer.

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Fudan University · NCT04215003

This study is testing a new personalized treatment approach for patients with locally advanced breast cancer to see if it works better than standard options before surgery.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexFemale
SponsorFudan University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations2 sites (Shanghai, Please Select and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04215003 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the efficacy and safety of neo-adjuvant therapy for breast cancer patients using a Bayesian adaptive design. It focuses on patients with locally advanced breast cancer who have not previously undergone chemotherapy or hormonal treatments. The trial aims to tailor treatment based on molecular pathways, potentially improving outcomes for participants. It is a single-center, open-label study conducted at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-70 with locally advanced breast cancer who have not received prior chemotherapy or hormonal therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with advanced metastasis or those with concurrent malignancies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for breast cancer patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing molecular pathway-based approaches in cancer treatment have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this trial.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: 18-70 years old Expected survival \> 12 months Baseline ECOG Performance Status rating 0-1 Naïve to chemotherapy or hormonal treatments Radiologically confirmed and biopsy diagnosed invasive ductal carcinoma of breast and prepared to be treated surgically Locally advance breast cancer of stage IIb-IIIc No concurrent malignancy (except controlled cervical carcinoma in situ or basal cell carcinoma of skin) Patients have measurable lesions (according to RECIST v1.1 criteria) Intention to cooperate with baseline puncture and neoadjuvant therapy No advanced metastasis or metastasis involving brain or liver Adequate bone marrow function, blood routine examination shows neutrophil count ≥ 1.5x109/L, hemoglobin level ≥ 100 g/L, Platelets ≥ 100 x 109/L Adequate liver and kidney function, serum aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 60U/L, serum total bilirubin ≤ 2.5 times ULN, serum creatinine ≤110μmol/L, urea nitrogen ≤7.1mmol/L No coagulation abnormality Normal heart function, with normal ECG and LVEF ≥ 55% Women of childbearing age agree to take reliable contraceptive measures during clinical trials, and negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 7 days prior to administration No coagulation abnormality Sign the informed consent statement and voluntarily receive follow-ups, treatments, laboratory tests and other research procedures according to protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous regional or systemic treatment for breast cancer (include but not limited to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, other clinical trials) Inflammatory breast cancer, bilateral breast cancer or breast cancer already with distant metastasis Complicated with uncontrolled lung disease, severe infection, active peptic ulcer, blood clotting disorders, severe uncontrolled diabetes, connective tissue disorders or bone marrow suppression, and intolerance to neoadjuvant therapy or related treatment Peripheral neuropathy \>1 degree caused by any reason History of congestive heart failure, uncontrolled or symptomatic angina, arrhythmias or history of myocardial infarction, refractory hypertension (systolic blood pressure \> 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg); Breast cancer during lactation or pregnancy Unwillingly to receive baseline puncture or neoadjuvant therapy Mental illness or incompliance to treatment caused by other reasons Known history of severe hypersusceptibility to any agents used in the treatment protocol Patients received major surgery or suffered from severe trauma within 2 months of first administration Currently enroll or recently used (30 days within enrollment) other agent under research or involved in other trial Known to be infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Other circumstances considered to be inappropriate to be enrolled by researchers

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Please Select and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Breast Cancerbreast cancerneo-adjuvant therapymolecular pathwayumbrella trial
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.