Using PET/CT imaging to predict treatment response in triple-negative breast cancer
Official title: 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT for Predicting Histological Response to Neoadjuvant Chemo-immunotherapy in Triple-negative Breast Cancer
Run by Institut Curie · NCT06349512 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special type of imaging can help predict how well early-stage triple-negative breast cancer patients will respond to their treatment with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut Curie Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | pembrolizumab, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin |
| Locations | 6 sites (Antony and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 14, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2032 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2032 |
| Registry record updated | December 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06349512 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are females aged 18 and older with untreated, non-metastatic, centrally confirmed triple-negative breast cancer who are eligible for neoadjuvant chemotherapy with pembrolizumab.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, have prior anti-PD(L)1 immunotherapy, or have contraindications to the standard treatment will 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 prospective multicenter study evaluates how well 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT imaging can predict histological response in patients with early-stage high-risk triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) undergoing neoadjuvant treatment with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy. Patients will receive standard neoadjuvant therapy, including pembrolizumab and a combination of chemotherapy agents, followed by surgery and adjuvant pembrolizumab. The study aims to perform PET/CT scans before treatment to assess their effectiveness in predicting patient outcomes. The results could help tailor treatment plans based on individual responses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more personalized treatment strategies for patients with triple-negative breast cancer, potentially improving outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While similar imaging approaches have been explored, this specific use of 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT for predicting treatment response in TNBC is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female with age ≥ 18 years, 2. Patients with previously untreated, non-metastatic, centrally confirmed TNBC for whom a neoadjuvant treatment with chemotherapy + pembrolizumab is the recommended option as standard of care, 3. Patients with measurable targets according to RECIST/PERCIST criteria, 4. Patients without distant metastasis based on staging 18F-FDG PET/CT, 5. Patients with tumor tissue available, 6. Patients who provided a signed written informed consent, 7. Patient ability to comply with protocol requirements, 8. Patients covered by a health insurance system. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant and lactating women, 2. Patients with prior anti-PD(L)1 immunotherapy, 3. Patients with any contra-indication to chemo-immunotherapy standard of care therapy, per investigator assessment, 4. Patients with altered mental status or psychiatric disorder that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude a valid patient informed consent, 5. Patients who have difficulty undergoing trial procedures for geographic, social or psychological reasons, 6. Person deprived of liberty or under guardianship
Where it's running
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Hôpital Privé d'Antony
Antony, France Recruiting -
Institut Curie -site Paris
Paris, France Recruiting -
GH Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon
Paris, France Recruiting -
Institut Curie -site St Cloud
Saint-Cloud, France Recruiting -
HIA Begin
Saint-Mandé, France Recruiting -
Hôpital FOCH
Suresnes, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Romain-David SEBAN — Institut Curie
- Study coordinator: Sandra Nespoulous
- Email: drci.promotion@curie.fr
- Phone: 0147111654
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.