Treatment for brain metastases in triple-negative breast cancer using Ivonescimab and TROP2 ADC

Prospective, One-arm, Phase II Clinical Study of Ivoximab Combined With TROP2 ADC in the Treatment of Brain Metastases in Triple-negative Breast Cancer

This study is testing a new combination treatment of ivonescimab and TROP2 antibody-drug conjugates for patients with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain to see if it helps them feel better and live longer.

Quick facts

• Phase: Phase 2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 39 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 70 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: Fudan University (Academic / other)
• Drugs / interventions: chemotherapy, radiation, methotrexate, ivonescimab, sacituzumab, immunotherapy
• Locations: 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
• Trial ID: NCT06793332 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial is a single-center, prospective, single-arm intervention aimed at patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who have developed brain metastases. Participants will receive a combination treatment of ivonescimab and TROP2 antibody-drug conjugates until disease progression or intolerable side effects occur. The study seeks to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this treatment approach, addressing the urgent need for effective therapies in this patient population with poor prognosis.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 70 with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer and confirmed brain metastases.

Not a fit: Patients who have previously received central nervous system radiotherapy or those with a performance score above 2 may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival rates and quality of life for patients with brain metastases from triple-negative breast cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches, particularly in the use of immunotherapy and antibody-drug conjugates for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥ 18 years and ≤ 70 years, with no gender restrictions;
2. ECOG performance score of 0 to 2;
3. Expected survival ≥ 3 months;
4. Patients with unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer who have failed treatment with taxane drugs are included.
5. Ten tissue pathology slides of the primary lesion and/or metastatic lesion (preferably metastatic lesion) can be obtained before the start of treatment for exploratory analysis of molecular indicators related to therapeutic efficacy.
6. Patients must have brain metastases confirmed by MRI, with at least one brain metastasis lesion that previously has not received radiotherapy and has a longest diameter of ≥ 1.0 cm; for brain metastasis lesions that have received local treatment, progression must be confirmed by imaging examination;
7. Cohort A: Patients with brain metastases who have not received central nervous system radiotherapy before. Patients with new brain lesions after craniotomy are allowed to be included, provided that they have not received radiotherapy after surgery and at least 2 weeks have passed since the surgery;
8. Cohort B: Patients with lesion progression or new lesions after whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) or stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT). If a patient has multiple central nervous system lesions and only one or a few of them have received SRT treatment, and there are untreated lesions, such patients are still eligible for inclusion in this study;
9. The use of mannitol or hormones for treatment is allowed before enrollment, but the hormone treatment dose should be stable for at least one week without the need for an increase;
10. All patients enrolled are required to have adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal function;
11. Be able to understand the study procedures and sign informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with soft meningeal metastases confirmed by MRI or lumbar puncture;
2. Presence of third-space effusion that cannot be controlled by drainage or other methods (such as large amounts of pleural effusion and ascites);
3. Received whole brain radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or surgery within 2 weeks before the treatment with the investigational drug, or received targeted therapy or endocrine therapy within 1 week before the treatment;
4. Previously used monoclonal or bispecific antibodies containing anti-VEGF-A and anti-PD-1/PD-L1/CTLA-4; previously used TROP2 ADC drugs.
5. Participated in other drug clinical trials within 2 weeks before enrollment;
6. Simultaneously receiving any anti-tumor treatment for other tumors;
7. Had other malignant tumors within the past 5 years, excluding cervical carcinoma in situ, basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, differentiated thyroid cancer, etc. that have been cured;
8. Patients with severe heart diseases, including: (1) Congestive heart failure (NYHA class \> 2); (2) History of unstable angina pectoris; (3) Myocardial infarction within the past 48 weeks; (4) Clinically significant arrhythmias (excluding atrial fibrillation and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia); (5) Any other heart diseases deemed by the investigator as unsuitable for participation in this trial;
9. Known hypersensitivity to the components of the investigational drug;
10. Uncontrolled serious infection.

10\. History of immunodeficiency, including HIV positive, active hepatitis C virus infection or other acquired or congenital immunodeficiency diseases, or history of organ transplantation; patients with positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and HBV DNA \> 2000 IU/ml or \> 104 copies/ml should receive antiviral treatment according to local treatment guidelines and be willing to receive antiviral treatment throughout the study period; 11. Use of live attenuated vaccines within 28 days before randomization, or expected to use such vaccines during the study period (patients are not allowed to receive live attenuated influenza vaccine within 4 weeks before randomization, during treatment, and within 5 months after the last dose of SHR-1316/placebo); 12. Active, known or suspected autoimmune diseases, including but not limited to myasthenia gravis, autoimmune hepatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, etc. Type 1 diabetes (controlled by insulin), hypothyroidism due to autoimmune thyroiditis that only requires hormone replacement therapy, or conditions that are not expected to recur without external stimulation are allowed. Patients with eczema, psoriasis, chronic simple lichen or only with skin manifestations of vitiligo (excluding psoriatic arthritis) can be enrolled if the rash covers less than 10% of the body surface area, the disease is well controlled at baseline and only requires low-potency topical steroids, and there has been no acute exacerbation of the underlying disease in the past 12 months (no need for psoralen plus ultraviolet radiation \[PUVA\], methotrexate, retinoids, biologics, oral calcineurin inhibitors, high-potency or oral steroids); 13. History of definite neurological or mental disorders, including epilepsy or dementia; 14. Pregnant or lactating women, women of childbearing age with positive baseline pregnancy test, or women who are unwilling to take effective contraceptive measures throughout the study period; 15. According to the investigator's judgment, patients with severe concomitant diseases that may endanger their safety or affect their completion of the study (including but not limited to uncontrolled severe hypertension, severe diabetes, active infection, thyroid disease, etc.); 16. Any other conditions deemed by the investigator as unsuitable for participation in this study.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

• Fudan University Shanghai Cancer center — Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jian Zhang, MD,PhD

Conditions Triple-Negative Breast Cancer; Brain Metastases; triple-negative breast cancer; brain metastases; Ivonescimab; TROP2 ADCs