Clinical trial locations
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Espagne
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Spain
- Sweden
A Study of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Treatment for Patients with Early-Stage HER2-Positive or HER2-Low Breast Cancer Who Show Signs of Molecular Relapse
This trial evaluates trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) for patients with early-stage HER2-positive or HER2-low breast cancer who show signs of disease activity in blood tests, even without visible cancer on scans. The study compares trastuzumab deruxtecan with standard care treatments.
Main inclusion criteria: Patients must be between 18 and 75 years old with HER2-positive or HER2-low breast cancer. They should have completed both pre-surgery and post-surgery trastuzumab-based therapy. Participants must be enrolled in the SURVIVE study and show evidence of early disease return in blood tests. The cancer should not show signs of spreading on imaging tests. Heart function must be adequate with a left ventricular ejection fraction of 50% or higher.
Main exclusion criteria: Patients under 18 years old, those with known metastatic disease, or those who have received previous anti-HER2 therapy are excluded. The trial does not include pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with serious heart conditions, active infections, or severe liver or kidney disease.
Study focus: The research aims to determine how effectively the treatment clears disease markers from the blood. Treatment involves receiving trastuzumab deruxtecan through intravenous infusion for up to one year, with a maximum dose of 5.4 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Patients will have regular check-ups, blood tests to monitor treatment response, and quality of life assessments. Special attention will be given to monitoring heart and lung function.
Investigational drug: Trastuzumab deruxtecan is a targeted cancer medication that combines two active components. It works by attaching to HER2 proteins on cancer cells and delivering chemotherapy directly to these cells, potentially causing less damage to healthy cells compared to traditional chemotherapy.
Study Comparing Trastuzumab Deruxtecan with Standard Treatment for Patients with HER2-positive Breast Cancer
This study tests whether trastuzumab deruxtecan works better than standard treatments in achieving a complete response in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer. The trial monitors participants to see if the cancer disappears completely in treated areas.
Main inclusion criteria: Participants must be 18 years or older, have HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, and show good physical performance status (ECOG score of 0 or 1). They need adequate heart function with a left ventricular ejection fraction of at least 50%, proper bone marrow function, and adequate kidney function. Women of childbearing potential must use effective birth control and have a negative pregnancy test. Participants must have received previous treatment with taxane, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab, with disease progression during or after the most recent treatment.
Main exclusion criteria: Patients who have previously been treated with trastuzumab deruxtecan, those with severe heart problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, active infections requiring treatment, or pregnant/breastfeeding women are excluded. Patients currently participating in another clinical trial or with severe allergic reactions to similar drugs cannot join.
Study focus: The study evaluates the effectiveness of trastuzumab deruxtecan administered through intravenous infusion. Regular monitoring includes imaging tests, blood tests, and health evaluations. The research aims to determine whether this treatment can help patients achieve a complete response while monitoring for any side effects.
Investigational drug: Trastuzumab deruxtecan is a medication that targets and destroys cancer cells with high HER2 protein levels. It combines a HER2-targeted antibody with a chemotherapy drug, delivering treatment directly to cancer cells while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.
Study of Disitamab Vedotin and Tucatinib for Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer or Gastric Cancer
This trial investigates the safety and effectiveness of disitamab vedotin, used alone or with tucatinib, for patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer or HER2-low gastric cancer. The study aims to find the optimal dose and assess how well these treatments work in different patient groups.
Main inclusion criteria: Patients must be at least 18 years old with confirmed diagnosis of either gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma or breast carcinoma. The cancer must be in a locally-advanced, unresectable, or metastatic stage. Participants must have a specific HER2 status confirmed by laboratory test and have experienced disease progression after standard treatments or be unable to tolerate these treatments. They need measurable disease, good performance status, adequate heart function (left ventricular ejection fraction of at least 50%), and adequate bone marrow, liver, and kidney function.
Main exclusion criteria: Patients with a different type of cancer than those being studied, those not in the specified age range, or those unable to follow study procedures are excluded. Patients with other serious health conditions, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those who have participated in another clinical trial recently may not be eligible.
Study focus: The study involves administering disitamab vedotin through intravenous infusion and tucatinib as oral tablets. Regular monitoring assesses treatment response and manages side effects. The research evaluates safety, tolerability, and antitumor activity of these medications.
Investigational drugs: Disitamab vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate that targets HER2 protein on cancer cells, delivering a toxic agent directly to inhibit their growth. Tucatinib is used in combination with disitamab vedotin to enhance treatment effectiveness.
Study on Long-Term Safety of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Patients with Advanced HER2-Positive or HER2-Mutated Solid Tumors
This trial monitors the long-term safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients with advanced HER2-expressing or HER2-mutated solid tumors. The study provides continued access to treatment for patients benefiting from it while tracking adverse events.
Main inclusion criteria: Patients must be currently enrolled in a specific DS or DS/AZ sponsored study that has reached its end-of-study definition, with no evidence of disease progression and clinical benefit from the study drug. Participants of reproductive potential must use effective contraception during the study and for 7 months (females) or 4 months (males) after the last dose. Females must have a negative pregnancy test at screening, during treatment, and for 7 months after. Males must not donate sperm during the study and for at least 4 months after. Patients must sign a consent form and agree to follow all study requirements.
Main exclusion criteria: Patients with cancer that is not advanced or cannot be surgically removed, those whose cancer does not show HER2 protein changes, patients no longer benefiting from treatment, and those not monitored for long-term safety are excluded.
Study focus: The trial administers trastuzumab deruxtecan through intravenous infusion, with frequency and duration determined by ongoing clinical benefit and safety assessments. Long-term safety is monitored, including tracking adverse events that may lead to discontinuation or dose reduction.
Investigational drug: Trastuzumab deruxtecan is an antibody-drug conjugate that binds to HER2 receptors on cancer cells, delivering chemotherapy directly to inhibit their growth and survival.
Study on the Effectiveness of GP2 and Sargramostim for HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients with Residual Disease or High-Risk After Standard Therapy
This study evaluates GLSI-100 (a combination of GP2 and GM-CSF) for patients who have completed standard breast cancer treatments but still have a high risk of cancer returning. The research aims to determine if this combination can reduce recurrence risk.
Main inclusion criteria: Patients must be over 18 years old with a negative pregnancy test or proof of post-menopause (for women). Those of childbearing potential must agree to use reliable birth control. Participants must be HLA-A*02-positive (except in a special study group), have confirmed HER2/neu positive primary breast cancer, and have completed both neoadjuvant and adjuvant trastuzumab-based therapy. They must have been at Stage I, II, or III at diagnosis with remaining cancer after initial treatment, or Stage III with no remaining cancer. The study treatment must start within one year after finishing adjuvant therapy. Patients must have no signs of remaining breast cancer, an ECOG score of 0-2, and adequate organ function.
Main exclusion criteria: Patients who have not completed both neoadjuvant and postoperative adjuvant trastuzumab-based therapy, those who do not have a high risk of disease recurrence, patients who are not HLA-A*02 positive, and those who are not HER2/neu positive are excluded.
Study focus: The trial involves receiving GLSI-100 or a placebo through skin injection. Participants undergo regular follow-up visits to monitor health status and cancer recurrence. Blood tests and quality of life questionnaires are completed throughout the study period.
Investigational drugs: GLSI-100 (GP2 + GM-CSF) is a combination of a peptide vaccine and an immune system booster designed to help the body recognize and fight cancer cells expressing HER2/neu protein. Trastuzumab is a medication that targets HER2/neu protein on cancer cells and is part of standard care.
Summary
This overview covers 37 ongoing clinical trials for HER2 positive breast cancer across multiple European countries, with notable concentrations in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain. The trials represent diverse treatment approaches at various disease stages, from early-stage to metastatic disease.
A significant focus of current research centers on trastuzumab deruxtecan, which appears in multiple trials either as monotherapy or in combination with other agents. Several studies compare it directly with trastuzumab emtansine or standard chemotherapy regimens, indicating the medical community's interest in establishing its optimal role in treatment algorithms.
Brain metastases receive particular attention, with dedicated trials evaluating both trastuzumab deruxtecan and tucatinib-based combinations for patients with central nervous system involvement. This reflects growing recognition of the need for treatments that can cross the blood-brain barrier effectively.
Several trials explore chemotherapy-free approaches, combining targeted HER2 therapies with immunotherapy or endocrine therapy. These studies aim to reduce treatment-related side effects while maintaining effectiveness, potentially improving patients' quality of life.
The trials also address practical clinical questions, such as optimal treatment duration, response-adapted strategies using advanced imaging techniques, and methods to manage treatment-related side effects like diarrhea. Some studies focus on specific patient populations, including those with residual disease after initial therapy or molecular markers indicating high recurrence risk.
Geographic distribution shows broad European participation, with countries like Germany, France, Italy, and Spain hosting the most trials. This widespread involvement should facilitate patient access to innovative treatments across the continent. The trials collectively represent comprehensive efforts to improve outcomes for patients with HER2 positive breast cancer through personalized, targeted approaches.