Using ctDNA to guide therapy for early triple negative breast cancer patients

A Phase II, Open-label, Randomized Trial to Compare Anlotinib and Immunotherapy and Capecitabine Versus Investigator's Choice Therapy in High Risk ctDNA Positive, Early Triple Negative Breast Patients With Residual Disease After Neoadjuvant Therapy

Phase 2 Interventional Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University · NCT06992336

This study is testing a new combination of treatments for early-stage triple negative breast cancer patients who still have cancer after initial therapy to see if it helps them do better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment411 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexFemale
SponsorSun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsanlotinib, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangodng)
Trial IDNCT06992336 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This trial investigates the effectiveness of combining anlotinib, immunotherapy, and capecitabine for early-stage triple negative breast cancer patients who have residual disease after neoadjuvant therapy. The study focuses on patients identified as having a high risk of relapse through circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis. By comparing this combination therapy to the investigator's choice of treatment, the trial aims to improve outcomes for this challenging subgroup of patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are stage II-III triple negative breast cancer patients who have not achieved a pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with inflammatory breast cancer, metaplasia breast cancer, or those with occult breast cancer will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce relapse rates and improve survival outcomes for patients with early triple negative breast cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies exploring ctDNA in cancer treatment, this specific combination therapy approach is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Stage II-III breast cancer patients, excluding occult breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer, metaplasia breast cancer
* TNBC patients. TNBC was defined as ER \<= 10%, PR \<=10%, HER 0-1, or HER2 2+ and FISH negative.

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangodng

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 Cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.