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Breast Cancer FemalePhase 2NCT06439693

The SAPPHO Study: Sequential Therapy With Curative Intent in de Novo HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

A Phase 2 study testing Nab-Paclitaxel, Paclitaxel and Docetaxel in people with Breast Cancer Female and Breast Cancer, run by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at 1 site in United States.

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Sites and contacts
Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a sequence of drugs (a Taxane plus Trastuzumab plus Pertuzumab followed by Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, followed by Tucatinib plus Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1), followed by Trastuzumab plus Pertuzumab plus Tucatinib) in HER2+ Breast Cancer. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Nab-Paclitaxel, Paclitaxel and Docetaxel
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
72 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
8 Aug 2024to 30 Mar 2033
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed unresectable locally advanced or metastatic invasive breast carcinoma. Patients must have stage IV breast carcinoma at diagnosis (i.e., de novo metastatic) with unequivocal evidence of metastasis on imaging.
  • Diagnosis of HER2-positive invasive breast carcinoma and 3+ by immunohistochemistry on both breast and metastatic biopsies, as defined by the current American Society of Clinical Oncology - College of American Pathologists (ASCO/CAP) guidelines. HER2 status must be determined at a Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA)-certified or International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-accredited laboratory (central testing not required). Patients with HER2 1+ or 2+ disease which is HER2 FISH positive are not eligible to enroll.
  • No prior systemic therapy for invasive breast cancer, aside from first-line trastuzumab/pertuzumab/taxane (THP) within 6 weeks from treatment start. Prior endocrine therapy for non-invasive breast carcinoma or non-cancerous lesions is allowed if it has been completed at least 5 years prior to study entry.
  • Age ≥18 years. Because no dosing or adverse event data are currently available on the use of trastuzumab, pertuzumab, paclitaxel, trastuzumab deruxtecan, T-DM1 and tucatinib in Participants \<18 years of age, children are excluded from this study, but will be eligible for future pediatric trials.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) 0-1
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50%, as assessed by echocardiogram (ECHO) or multiple-gated acquisition scan (MUGA) documented within 12 weeks prior to first dose of study treatment, or within 12 weeks before starting THP for patients who start metastatic therapy prior to study entry.
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  • Participants must meet the following organ and marrow function as defined below within 28 days prior to registration:
  • Hgb ≥9.0 g/dL
  • Absolute Neutrophil Count ≥ 1,000 /mm3
  • Platelets ≥100,000/mm3
  • Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN (institutional) or direct bilirubin within normal limits in patients with a history of Gilbert\'s syndrome.
  • AST and ALT ≤ 2.5 x ULN (institutional) or ≤ 5 x ULN for participants with documented liver metastases
  • Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN (institutional) OR calculated GFR ≥60mL/min
  • Participants with concurrent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are eligible provided the following criteria are met:
  • CD4+ T-cell (CD4+) counts \> 350 cells/uL
  • No history of AIDS-defining opportunistic infection within 12 months prior to enrollments
  • Any medication used in an ART regimen must have no known interaction with the agents used in the study treatment regimen.
  • Participants with active or chronic Hepatitis B or C are eligible provided they meet the liver function criteria described in 3.1.7 and are not on a medication with a known liver function criteria described in 3.1.7 and are not on a medication with a known interaction with the agents used in the study treatment regimen. The following guidance applies:
  • patients with chronic HBV infection with active disease who meet the FDA criteria for anti-HBV therapy should be on a suppressive antiviral therapy prior to initiation of cancer therapy.
  • patients with a history of HCV infection should have completed curative antiviral treatment. HCV viral load must be below the limit of quantification.
  • patients who are HCV Ab positive but HCV RNA negative due to prior treatment or natural resolution are eligible.
  • Participants with brain metastases identified at diagnosis or at time of screening are eligible if the following criteria are met:
  • Known, untreated brain metastases must undergo definitive local therapy - as determined by treating physician - prior to study entry.
  • Treated brain metastases must be clinically stable since treatment. Restaging brain MRI is not required to deem eligibility if local therapy was given within 28 days from first dose of study treatment. Patients are eligible if time from local therapy and first dose of study treatment is:
  • 7 days for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS);
  • 14 days for whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT);
  • 28 days for surgical resection.
  • Patients who have already started THP prior to study entry and have brain metastasis detected at screening MRI are eligible after completion of definitive local therapy- as determined by treating physician. Systemic treatment can be interrupted as determined by the treating physician and after discussion with the Sponsor Investigator.
  • Participants with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible (i.e., adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, non-melanoma skin carcinoma, localized prostate cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ, or Stage I uterine cancer).
  • This study involves agents that have known genotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects. For this reason, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her Partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Men treated or enrolled on this protocol must also agree to use adequate contraception prior to the study, for the duration of study participation, and 7 months after completion of study therapy.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have had a negative pregnancy test within 14 days of registration. Childbearing potential is defined as: those who have not been surgically sterilized and/or have had a menstrual period in the past 12 months or who have been on ovarian suppression in the past year.
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document indicating awareness of the investigational nature and the risks of this study
  • Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures.

Who cannot join

  • Prior history of invasive breast carcinoma
  • Treatment with any other investigational agents for this condition.
  • Major surgical procedure (excluding placement of vascular access) or significant traumatic injury within 28 days of study entry or an anticipated need for major surgery during the study.
  • Extracranial palliative radiotherapy within 7 days prior to enrollment.
  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to trastuzumab, pertuzumab, paclitaxel, trastuzumab deruxtecan, trastuzumab emtansine, tucatinib.
  • Participants with a medical history of myocardial infarction within 6 months before enrollment or symptomatic CHF (NYHA Class II to IV).
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  • Subjects must not have any of the following:
  • Any untreated brain lesion on screening MRI, unless approved by the Sponsor Investigator
  • Ongoing use of systemic corticosteroids for control of symptoms of brain metastases at a total daily dose of \>2 mg of dexamethasone (or equivalent).
  • Known or concurrent leptomeningeal disease on screening MRI
  • Poorly controlled (\>1/week) generalized or complex partial seizures
  • History of arrhythmia (multifocal premature ventricular contractions, bigeminy, trigeminy, ventricular tachycardia), which is symptomatic or requires treatment (CTCAE Grade 3), symptomatic or uncontrolled atrial fibrillation despite treatment, or asymptomatic sustained ventricular tachycardia. Participants with atrial fibrillation controlled by medication or arrhythmias controlled by pacemakers may be permitted upon discussion with the Sponsor-Investigator.
  • History of (non-infectious) ILD/pneumonitis that required steroids, has current ILD/pneumonitis, or where suspected ILD/pneumonitis cannot be ruled out by imaging at screening.
  • History of other lung disease, such as:
  • Lung-specific intercurrent clinically significant illnesses including, but not limited to, any underlying pulmonary disorder (e.g., pulmonary emboli within 3 months of study enrolment, severe asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), restrictive lung disease, pleural effusion etc.).
  • Any autoimmune, connective tissue or inflammatory disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's, sarcoidosis, etc.) where there is documented, or a suspicion of pulmonary involvement at the time of screening.
  • Prior pneumonectomy.
  • Active or uncontrolled clinically serious infection
  • Have inability to swallow pills or significant gastrointestinal disease which would preclude the adequate oral absorption of medications
  • Have ongoing ≥ Grade 2 diarrhea of any etiology
  • Participants receiving any medications or substances that are inhibitors or inducers of CYP2C8 and/or CYP3A4 are ineligible. Because the lists of these agents are constantly changing, it is important to regularly consult a frequently updated medical reference.
  • Pregnant women are excluded from this study because of potential for teratogenic or abortifacient effects of study drugs. Because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with study drugs, breastfeeding should be discontinued prior to enrollment.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Nancy Lin, MD contact

617-632-2335

Nancy_Lin@dfci.harvard.edu

United States1 site, 1 recruiting

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

    Nancy Lin, MD, 617-632-2335, nancy_lin@dfci.harvard.edu

    Nancy Lin, MD

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Single-Arm, Phase II Study of Sequential Therapy With Curative Intent in de Novo HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer: The SAPPHO Study

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a sequence of drugs (a Taxane plus Trastuzumab plus Pertuzumab followed by Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, followed by Tucatinib plus Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1), followed by Trastuzumab plus Pertuzumab plus Tucatinib) in HER2+ Breast Cancer. The study will help investigators understand whether first intensifying therapy for a specific period and then stopping treatment is safe and effective for participants.

The names of the study drugs involved in this study are:

  • Paclitaxel (a type of anti-microtubule agent)
  • Docetaxel (a type of anti-microtubule agent)
  • Nab-Paclitaxel (a type of anti-microtubule agent)
  • Trastuzumab (a type of IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody)
  • Pertuzumab (a type of monoclonal antibody)
  • Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (a type of HER2-directed antibody drug conjugate)
  • Tucatinib (Tyrosine Kinase HER2 Inhibitor)
  • Ado-trastuzumab emtansine or T-DM1 (a type of HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate)
Read the detailed description

This is an open-label phase II single-arm study to test the efficacy of a regimen of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted study drugs in participants with HER2-Positive metastatic Breast Cancer (HER2+ MBC).

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved all the study drugs as a treatment option for metastatic, HER2+ breast cancer. In this study, investigators are planning to give a series of treatments in a row without waiting for disease worsening and then stopping HER2 treatment.

The research study procedures include screening for eligibility, study treatment visits, blood tests, tumor biopsies, questionnaires, Computed Tomography (CT) scans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, echocardiograms, and electrocardiograms.

Participation in this research study is expected to last about 93 weeks (12 weeks for Part A, 18 weeks for Part B, 12 weeks for Part C, and 51 weeks for Part D) for study treatment and approximately three months to ten years for follow up.

It is expected that about 72 people will take part in this research study.

Seagen Inc. is supporting this study by providing the study drug, tucatinib, and funding.

Being tested
Nab-Paclitaxel, Paclitaxel, Docetaxel, Phesgo, T-DM1
Keywords
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Breast Cancer Metastatic, Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer, HER2-positive Breast Cancer, Stage IV Breast Cancer
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Nab-PaclitaxelDrug

    Also called Abraxane, ABI-007, Albumin-bound paclitaxel

    Anti-microtubule agent, via intravenous (into the vein) infusion per institutional guidelines.

  • PaclitaxelDrug

    Also called Taxol

    Anti-microtubule agent, via intravenous infusion per institutional guidelines.

  • DocetaxelDrug

    Also called Taxotere

    Anti-microtubule agent, via intravenous infusion per institutional guidelines.

  • PhesgoDrug

    Also called pertuzumab plus trastuzumab plus hyaluronidase-zzxf, RG6264, RO7198574

    Pertuzumab plus trastuzumab plus hyaluronidase-zzxf, 10 or 15mL single-dose vial, via subcutaneous (under the skin) injection per protocol.

  • T-DM1Drug

    Also called ado-trastuzumab emtansine, Kadcyla

    HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, 16 or 100 mg single-use vials, via intravenous infusion per institutional guidelines.

  • PertuzumabDrug

    Recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody, 20mL single-use vial, via intravenous infusion per institutional guidelines.

  • Trastuzumab DeruxtecanDrug

    Also called Enhertu, fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki, T-DXd, DS-8201a

    HER2-directed antibody drug conjugate, 100mg vial, via intravenous infusion per institutional guidelines.

  • Trastuzumab Subcutaneous SubcutaneousDrug

    Also called Herceptin Hylecta, Trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk

    Humanized IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody, 6mL vial, via subcutaneous injection per institutional guidelines.

  • TucatinibDrug

    Tyrosine Kinase HER2 Inhibitor, 50 or 150mg tablet taken orally per institutional guidelines.

  • TrastuzumabDrug

    Humanized IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody, 150 mg single-dose vial, via intravenous infusion per institutional guidelines.

Study groups in NCT06439693
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
HER2+ Breast CancerExperimentalParticipants will complete: * Screening visit with tumor biopsy and imaging. * Imaging on Day I of cycles for Parts A through D. * Part A: * Day 1 of 21 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Trastuzumab (or biosimilar) 1X daily * Day 1 of 21 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Pertuzumab 1X daily * Predetermined dose of Taxane (Paclitaxel, Docetaxel, or Nab-Paclitaxel) * Part B: --Day 1 of 21 day cycle: Predetermined dose of trastuzumab deruxtecan 1X daily * Part C: * Day 1 of 21 day cycle: Predetermined dose of T-DM1 1X daily * Days 1 through 21 of 21 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Tucatinib 2X daily * Part D: * Imaging every 9 weeks * Days 1 through 21 of 21 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Tucatinib 2X daily * Day 1 of 21 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Trastuzumab (biosimilar or SC) 1X daily * Day 1 of 21 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Pertuzumab (or PHESGO) 1X daily * Follow Up: visits every 12 weeks with imaging every 9 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Nab-Paclitaxel; Drug: Paclitaxel; Drug: Docetaxel; Drug: Phesgo; Drug: T-DM1; Drug: Pertuzumab; Drug: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan; Drug: Trastuzumab Subcutaneous Subcutaneous; Drug: Tucatinib; Drug: Trastuzumab

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Disease Free Survival at 4 Years (DFS4)

    DFS4 is the probability estimate 4 years based on Kaplan-Meier Method. DFS is defined the time from registration to disease progression (including death from any cause) or resumption of anti-cancer therapy (not including endocrine therapy). Participants that are alive, progression free and off all anti-cancer therapy are censored at the date of their last disease evaluation.

    Measured: Up to 4 years

Secondary outcomes (6)

  1. Median Overall Survival (OS)

    Overall survival based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from randomization to death. Participants alive are censored at the last date of contact (including lost-to-follow-up) or at the date of withdrawal of consent, if relevant.

    Measured: Up to 5 years

  2. Objective Response Rate (ORR)

    Objective response rate (ORR), defined as best overall response of either complete or partial response, will be assessed among participants who start protocol therapy and have measurable disease at screening. Radiographic response will be assessed using RECIST 1.1 criteria as defined in section 11.1. The objective response rate by RECIST 1.1 (CR + PR) will be reported with 95% exact confidence interval. ORR will be calculated as best cumulative response achieved with each Part of therapy, taking as baseline, the measurements taken prior to C1D1 of Part A of therapy, and as best cumulative response at the completion of Part D of therapy.

    Measured: Up to 54 months

  3. Grade 3-5 Treatment-Related Toxicity Rate

    The percentage of participants who experienced a maximum grade 3-5 treatment-related adverse event based on the Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse events Version 5.0 (CTCAEv5) as reported on case report forms.

    Measured: Up to 54 months

  4. Complete Rate of Each Treatment Part

    Sequential therapy includes (A) taxane, trastuzumab, pertuzumab, (B) trastuzumab deruxtecan, (C) ado-trastuzumab emtansine, tucatinib, and (D) trastuzumab, pertuzumab, tucatinib. The proportion of participants who complete each part of therapy will be tabulated as the complete rate.

    Measured: Up to 54 months

  5. Non-Completion reasons of each part of the sequential therapy

    Sequential therapy includes (A) taxane, trastuzumab, pertuzumab, (B) trastuzumab deruxtecan, (C) ado-trastuzumab emtansine, tucatinib, and (D) trastuzumab, pertuzumab, tucatinib. The reasons of non-completion will be tabulated.

    Measured: Up to 54 months

  6. DFS4 by Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) status

    DFS4 is defined as primary outcome 1. Participants will be categorized by MRD status (detectable nv non-detectable).

    Measured: Up to 4 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Jun 2024
  2. Study start8 Aug 2024
  3. Primary completion30 Mar 2030 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Mar 2033 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
72 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06439693
Sponsor's protocol ID
24-223
Other IDs
TBCRC065
Status last verified
Aug 2026
First submitted
28 May 2024
Last updated
6 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: The Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center encourages and supports the responsible and ethical sharing of data from clinical trials. De-identified participant data from the final research dataset used in the published manuscript may only be shared under the terms of a Data Use Agreement. Requests may be directed to: \[contact information for Sponsor Investigator or designee\]. The protocol and statistical analysis plan will be made available on Clinicaltrials.gov only as required by federal regulation or as a condition of awards and agreements supporting the research.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Nab-Paclitaxel, Paclitaxel and Docetaxel in people with Breast Cancer Female and Breast Cancer, run by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 33 inclusion and 22 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Nancy Lin, MD (617-632-2335, Nancy_Lin@dfci.harvard.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Disease Free Survival at 4 Years (DFS4) (time frame: Up to 4 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06439693.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Aug 2026.

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