Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 70 Women only

Precision neoadjuvant therapy for operable breast cancer

Official title: Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Breast Cancer Precision Platform Series Study- Neoadjuvant Therapy (FASCINATE-N)

Run by Fudan University · NCT05582499 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a personalized treatment approach using new drugs for operable breast cancer can work better than standard chemotherapy alone.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment716 (estimated)
SponsorFudan University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 1, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsSeptember 2029
Registry record updatedMay 28, 2026
Trial IDNCT05582499 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18-70 with histologically confirmed invasive breast cancer at clinical stages II or III.

Probably not a fit

Patients with non-invasive breast cancer or those outside the specified age range 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 aims to establish a platform for precision neoadjuvant therapy in patients with operable breast cancer, focusing on clinical subtypes. It will compare the efficacy of novel drugs, either alone or in combination with standard chemotherapy, against standard therapy alone. Eligible patients will be randomly assigned to either a precision treatment group or a conventional chemotherapy group based on their molecular typing. The trial will adapt over time, incorporating new findings from translational research to refine treatment regimens and identify effective biomarker signatures.

Why it matters

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

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using precision medicine approaches for breast cancer, suggesting potential for success in this novel platform.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Histologically confirmed invasive breast cancer of clinical stage T1-4N1-3M0 or cT2-4N0M0;
* Age between18-70 years;
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1;
* ER, PR and HER2 status were measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC);
* LVEF≥55%;
* Definition of SNF subtypes: SNF subtypes confirmed by digital pathology of H\&E slices;
* Triple negative subtyping: On the basis of triple-negative pathological diagnosis, AR, cluster of differentiation 8 (CD8) and Forkhead Box C1 (FOXC1) were combined to define the subtyping;
* At least one measurable lesion according to RECIST version 1.1
* Normal organ and marrow function: Hemoglobin (HB) ≥90 g/L (No blood was transfused within 14 days), Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1500/μL, Platelets ≥ 75,000/μL, Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (SGOT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT) ≤ 3 x ULN, creatinine \< 1 x ULN, endogenous creatinine clearance \> 50 ml/min (Cockcroft-Gault formula);
* Non-pregnant and non-lactating, fertile female subjects were required to use a medically approved contraceptive method for the duration of the study treatment and at least 3 months after the last use of the study drug;
* Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous cytotoxic chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, biological therapy or radiotherapy for any reason;
* Patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) grade II or above heart disease (including grade II);
* Patients with severe systemic infections or other serious diseases;
* Patients with known allergy or intolerance to the study drug or its excipients;
* Other malignant tumors in the past 5 years, except cured cervical carcinoma in situ and non-melanoma skin cancer;
* Pregnant or lactating patients of childbearing age who refused to take appropriate contraceptive measures during the course of the study;
* Participated in other trial studies within 30 days before the administration of the first dose of the study drug;
* Patients who were judged by the investigator to be unsuitable for this study.

Where it's running

  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Shanghai, China, 200032
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.