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HER2 Positive Breast CarcinomaNCT06868758

Predictive Value of Tumor Vascular Normalization Scoring in HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer

An observational study of HER2 Positive Breast Carcinoma and Neoadjuvant Therapy, run by Chongqing General Hospital at 1 site in China.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of the tumor vascular normalization score for the efficacy of neoadjuvant therapy in HER-2-positive breast cancer and explore its potential as a predictive biomarker. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Jan 2025to 30 Jun 2026
How long will I take part?
18 Weeks
Phase
Observational
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
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Female HER2 positive breast cancer patients

Who may be able to join

  • Female breast cancer patients aged ≥18 years planned for neoadjuvant therapy.
  • Histopathologically confirmed HER2-positive status (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+ with positive FISH confirmation).
  • Mentally competent, no psychiatric disorders, with good compliance to treatment and follow-up.
  • Voluntarily participate and provide written informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • HER2-negative breast cancer.
  • Pregnant, planning pregnancy, or lactating women.
  • History of allergic predisposition or known/suspected allergy to study drugs.
  • Participation in other clinical trials within the past 4 weeks or planned enrollment.
  • Other conditions deemed ineligible by the investigator.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Chongqing General Hospital

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 401121

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: Predictive Value of Tumor Vascular Normalization Scoring in the Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy in HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer: an Observational Study

This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of the tumor vascular normalization score for the efficacy of neoadjuvant therapy in HER-2-positive breast cancer and explore its potential as a predictive biomarker. Through longitudinal observation of HER-2-positive breast cancer patients receiving standard treatment, we will analyze the correlation between vascular normalization scores and treatment responses (including objective response rate [ORR] and pathological complete response [pCR]) to optimize individualized therapeutic strategies. Additionally, an exploratory investigation will assess the impact of ginsenoside-containing formulations (e.g., Jinxing Capsule, Shenyi Capsule, Yiqi Jianpi Oral Liquid) on tumor vasculature and neoadjuvant therapy outcomes in HER-2-positive breast cancer, providing scientific insights for complementary therapeutic interventions.

Keywords
Tumor vascular normalization score, anti-HER2 antibody, Treatment efficacy

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT06868758
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
HER2 positive breast cancerFemale breast cancer patients with histopathologically confirmed HER2-positive status (defined as HER2 immunohistochemistry [IHC] 3+ or HER2 IHC 2+ with positive confirmation by fluorescence in situ hybridization [FISH]) who are planned to receive neoadjuvant therapy, including chemotherapy and HER2-targeted regimens.

What is being measured

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

  1. Correlation between VNS and Therapeutic Outcomes

    Predictive value of VNI for pCR (ROC curve analysis). Unit of Measure: Statistical correlation coefficients (R²/AUC)

    Measured: Patients will be assessed at the third week and fifth week after initiation of anti-HER2 therapy, as well as preoperatively (prior to surgery).

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Correlation between Ginsenoside Formulation Exposure and Tumor Vascular Normalization

    Ginsenoside Exposure Measurement:

    Tool: Plasma concentration via Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) Parameter: Total ginsenoside plasma concentration (unit: ng/mL) Time Frame: Pre-dose and at Cycle 3 Day 1 (C3D1) of neoadjuvant therapy

    Vascular Normalization Measurement:

    Tool: Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) with Extended Tofts Model Parameter: Vascular Normalization Index (VNI)

    Components:

    K<sup>trans</sup> (unit: min<sup>-1</sup>) Plasma volume fraction (v<sub>p</sub>, unit: %) Calculation: Composite score (range 0-1) derived from principal component analysis

    Statistical Correlation:

    Method: Spearman's rank correlation Unit: Spearman's ρ (range: -1 to 1)

    Measured: Patients will be assessed at the third week and fifth week after initiation of anti-HER2 therapy, as well as preoperatively (prior to surgery).

Timeline

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

  1. First posted11 Mar 2025
  2. Study start1 Jan 2025
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2026 (estimated)

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
Target duration
18 Weeks
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06868758
Sponsor's protocol ID
JRIIT-08-01
Status last verified
Mar 2025
First submitted
1 Mar 2025
Last updated
11 Mar 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of HER2 Positive Breast Carcinoma and Neoadjuvant Therapy, run by Chongqing General Hospital at 1 site in China.

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 4 inclusion and 5 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Mar 2025. 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 China. 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.

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?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Correlation between VNS and Therapeutic Outcomes (time frame: Patients will be assessed at the third week and fifth week after initiation of anti-HER2 therapy, as well as preoperatively (prior to surgery).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 11 Mar 2025.

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