~79 spots leftby Apr 2026

Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Advanced Breast Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+225 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data
Breakthrough Therapy
Approved in 4 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will compare DS 8201a to standard treatment. Participants must have HER2 breast cancer that has been treated before. Their cancer: * cannot be removed by an operation * has spread to other parts of the body

Research Team

GT

Global Team Leader

Principal Investigator

Daiichi Sankyo

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with HER2-positive breast cancer that's either inoperable or has spread, and who have previously been treated with T-DM1. They must not have participated in certain other drug studies, have no serious heart disease or lung conditions, and agree to use effective contraception.

Inclusion Criteria

I agree to use effective birth control or avoid sex during the study and for months after.
My blood, kidney, and liver functions are all within normal ranges.
I am legally considered an adult in my country.
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Exclusion Criteria

I was in a Daiichi Sankyo antibody drug study but my disease didn't worsen within 12 months after.
I have serious heart problems that are not under control.
I have been treated with capecitabine before.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Antibody-drug conjugate)
Trial OverviewThe study compares a new medication called DS-8201a (Trastuzumab deruxtecan) against standard treatments like Capecitabine, Trastuzumab, and Lapatinib. It aims to see if DS-8201a is more effective for those who've had prior treatment.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Trastuzumab deruxtecan (DS-8201a)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
HER2 positive, unresectable and/or metastatic breast cancer participants previously treated with standard of care HER2 therapies, including ado-trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1), randomized to treatment with DS-8201a
Group II: Lapatinib+capecitabineActive Control2 Interventions
HER2 positive, unresectable and/or metastatic breast cancer participants previously treated with standard of care HER2 therapies, including ado-trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1), randomized to investigator's choice treatment with Lapatinib/capecitabine
Group III: Trastuzumab+capecitabineActive Control2 Interventions
HER2 positive, unresectable and/or metastatic breast cancer participants previously treated with standard of care HER2 therapies, including ado-trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1), randomized to investigator's choice treatment with Trastuzumab/capecitabine

Trastuzumab deruxtecan is already approved in Japan for the following indications:

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Approved in Japan as Enhertu for:
  • Unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer
  • Locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Daiichi Sankyo

Lead Sponsor

Trials
443
Recruited
493,000+
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Hiroyuki Okuzawa

Daiichi Sankyo

Chief Executive Officer

Degree in Social Sciences from Hitotsubashi University

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Yuki Abe

Daiichi Sankyo

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

MD

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
390
Recruited
442,000+
Yuki Abe profile image

Yuki Abe

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

Chief Medical Officer since 2022

MD

Hiroyuki Okuzawa profile image

Hiroyuki Okuzawa

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer

Degree in Social Sciences from Hitotsubashi University

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

Industry Sponsor

Trials
116
Recruited
49,200+

AstraZeneca

Industry Sponsor

Trials
4,491
Recruited
290,540,000+

Sir Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Dr. Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology

Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Medical Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology