Study on Sacituzumab Tirumotecan Plus Pembrolizumab Versus Doctor's Choice Treatment in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients Who Did Not Achieve Complete Response After Initial Therapy

Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Sponsor score: 40
Inactive

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT06393374

This clinical trial is comparing a new combination treatment of sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab against the standard treatment chosen by doctors for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who did not fully respond to initial therapy before surgery.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The purpose of this study is to see if a new combination of drugs, sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab, is more effective than the standard treatment chosen by doctors for patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who did not achieve a complete response after initial therapy and surgery. The main goal is to compare how long patients remain free from invasive cancer with each treatment option.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) as per the latest guidelines.
  • No signs of cancer returning or spreading, as assessed by the doctor.
  • Received initial treatment with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy, followed by surgery.
  • All visible cancer in the breast and/or lymph nodes was surgically removed, and recovery from surgery is complete.
  • Did not achieve a complete response to initial therapy at surgery.
  • Able to continue receiving pembrolizumab after surgery.
  • Randomization into the study must occur within 12 weeks after surgery.
  • Completed any necessary radiation therapy and recovered before joining the study.
  • Provided a tissue sample from surgery to check for a specific protein (TROP2).
  • If capable of producing sperm, agrees to use effective birth control during the study and for a specified time after the last dose of study drugs.
  • Women must not be pregnant or breastfeeding and must use effective birth control during the study and for a specified time after the last dose of study drugs.
  • Any side effects from previous cancer treatments must have improved to a mild level or returned to baseline.
  • HIV-positive participants must have well-controlled HIV on treatment.
  • Good overall health with a performance status score of 0 or 1.
  • Hepatitis B positive participants must have been on antiviral therapy and have an undetectable viral load before joining the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Has a known BRCA gene mutation and is eligible for treatment with olaparib.
  • Has severe nerve damage (Grade >2).
  • Has severe eye conditions that affect healing.
  • Has active inflammatory bowel disease requiring medication.
  • Has uncontrolled heart or blood vessel disease.
  • Previously treated with certain targeted cancer drugs.
  • Received other cancer treatments after surgery, except for radiation.
  • Taking certain medications that affect liver enzymes and cannot stop them for the study.
  • Previously treated with certain immune therapies, except for pembrolizumab as initial therapy.
  • Received other cancer treatments within 4 weeks before joining the study.
  • Received radiation therapy within 3 weeks before starting the study.
  • Received a live vaccine within 30 days before starting the study.
  • Participated in another clinical trial within 4 weeks before joining the study.
  • Has another active cancer requiring treatment within the past 5 years.
  • Has an immune deficiency or is on high-dose steroids or other immune-suppressing drugs.
  • Has an active autoimmune disease requiring treatment in the past 2 years.
  • Has a history of lung inflammation requiring steroids.
  • Has an active infection requiring treatment.
  • HIV-positive participants with a history of certain cancers.
  • Has active hepatitis B and C infections.
  • Has had a tissue or organ transplant.

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