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Breast CancerPhase 1/2NCT07708194

Entinostat Plus Pyrotinib and Endocrine Therapy in Advanced Triple-Positive Breast Cancer After Trastuzumab Failure

A Phase 1/2 study testing entinostat, Pyrotinib and endocrine therapy in people with Breast Cancer and HER2-positive Breast Cancer, run by Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

This is an open-label, single-center, exploratory, Phase Ib/II clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of entinostat combined with pyrotinib and endocrine therapy in patients with advanced hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer who have… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years, women only
What is being tested?
entinostat, Pyrotinib and endocrine therapy
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
94 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
23 Jun 2025to Feb 2027
Phase
Phase 1/2
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 to 75 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years, female, premenopausal or postmenopausal.
  • Histologically confirmed HR+/HER2+ breast cancer (HER2 positive defined as IHC 3+ or FISH confirmed by the pathology department of the study center).
  • Histologically confirmed locally advanced breast cancer (not amenable to curative local therapy) or recurrent/metastatic breast cancer.
  • Prior treatment with trastuzumab and taxane-based anticancer therapy.
  • Received 1-2 prior lines of systemic anticancer therapy in the advanced setting.
  • Life expectancy ≥ 3 months.
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  • At least one measurable lesion per RECIST v1.1.
  • ECOG performance status 0-2.
  • All acute toxicities from prior anticancer therapy resolved to Grade 0-1 (per NCI CTCAE v5.0), except alopecia and toxicities deemed by the investigator to pose no safety risk.
  • Adequate bone marrow function: ANC ≥ 1.5×10^9/L, platelet ≥ 100×10^9/L, hemoglobin ≥ 90 g/L.
  • Adequate hepatic and renal function: TBIL ≤ 1.5×ULN; ALT and AST ≤ 2.5×ULN (or ≤ 5×ULN in the presence of liver metastases); BUN and Cr ≤ 1.5×ULN with creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min.
  • Voluntarily participate and sign written informed consent. -

Who cannot join

  • Factors significantly affecting oral drug absorption, such as inability to swallow, chronic diarrhea, or intestinal obstruction.
  • Prior treatment with any HDAC inhibitor for antitumor therapy.
  • Prior or current use of any HER2-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor (including lapatinib, neratinib, pyrotinib, etc.).
  • Known allergy to any component of the study drugs.
  • Other malignancy within 5 years prior to enrollment, except cured papillary thyroid carcinoma, cervical carcinoma in situ, basal cell carcinoma, or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
  • Participation in another drug clinical trial within 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
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  • History of immunodeficiency, including HIV positivity, other acquired or congenital immunodeficiency diseases, or history of organ transplantation.
  • Uncontrolled significant cardiovascular disease: clinically significant QTc interval prolongation or QTc > 450 ms at screening; severe cardiac impairment (NYHA > Class II); unstable angina or myocardial infarction within 6 months; or severe arrhythmia.
  • Pregnant or lactating women, or positive pregnancy test at baseline; or women of childbearing potential who are unwilling to use effective contraception during the study and for at least 8 weeks after the last dose.
  • Concomitant diseases that, in the investigator's judgment, could seriously endanger patient safety or affect study completion (e.g., severe hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, active infection).
  • Known history of neurological or psychiatric disorders, including epilepsy or dementia.
  • Active hepatitis (HBV: HBsAg positive with HBV DNA ≥ 500 IU/mL; HCV: HCV antibody positive with HCV RNA > ULN).
  • Any condition that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the patient unsuitable for study participation.
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Trial locations and contacts

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

Yehui Shi, MD, PhD contact

+86 18622221183

shiyehui@tjmuch.com

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300060

    Yehui Shi, MD PhD, +86 23340123, ec_tjcih@126.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: An Open-Label, Single-Center, Exploratory Phase Ib/II Clinical Study of Entinostat Combined With Pyrotinib Plus Endocrine Therapy in Patients With Advanced Triple-Positive Breast Cancer After Trastuzumab Failure

This is an open-label, single-center, exploratory, Phase Ib/II clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of entinostat combined with pyrotinib and endocrine therapy in patients with advanced hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer who have failed prior trastuzumab-based therapy.

The study consists of two parts: Part I (Phase Ib) employs a 3+3 dose-escalation design to determine the dose-limiting toxicity (DLT), maximum tolerated dose (MTD), and recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) of entinostat when given in combination with pyrotinib (400 mg daily) and endocrine therapy. Part II (Phase II) uses a Simon two-stage design to further evaluate the efficacy and safety of the combination at the RP2D. The primary efficacy endpoint is progression-free survival (PFS) based on RECIST v1.1. A total of approximately 79-94 participants will be enrolled.

Read the detailed description

Background: Triple-positive breast cancer (TPBC), characterized by co-expression of HR and HER2, accounts for approximately 10% of all breast cancer cases. Despite the availability of anti-HER2 targeted therapies, patients with TPBC often have suboptimal responses to chemotherapy-containing regimens, and endocrine therapy resistance remains a clinical challenge. Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors have shown synergistic effects with HER2-targeted agents and endocrine therapy through epigenetic modulation, potentially reversing drug resistance and enhancing anti-tumor immunity.

Objective: To explore the DLT, MTD, and RP2D of entinostat in combination with pyrotinib and endocrine therapy, and to preliminarily evaluate the safety and efficacy of this regimen in HR+/HER2+ advanced breast cancer patients who have failed trastuzumab therapy.

Study Design: This is a two-part study. Part I (Phase Ib) is a single-arm, open-label, dose-escalation trial following the traditional 3+3 design. Entinostat is administered at escalating doses (3 mg, 4 mg, and 5 mg) once weekly, in combination with a fixed dose of pyrotinib (400 mg daily) and physician-selected endocrine therapy, in 28-day cycles. The DLT observation period is the first cycle.

Part II (Phase II) is a single-arm, two-stage (Simon's optimal design) trial. Participants will receive entinostat at the MTD/RP2D established in Part I, combined with pyrotinib (400 mg daily) and endocrine therapy. A total of 76 evaluable participants are planned for Part II, with an interim analysis after the first 24 participants. The study is expected to enroll approximately 79-94 participants over 24 months, with an additional 12 months of follow-up.

Key Eligibility: Female patients aged 18-75 years with histologically confirmed HR+/HER2+ locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, who have received prior trastuzumab and taxane therapy, with 1-2 prior lines of systemic therapy in the advanced setting, ECOG PS 0-2, and measurable disease per RECIST v1.1.

Statistical Methods: PFS will be estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. ORR, DCR, CBR, DoR, and PRO will be summarized with descriptive statistics and 95% confidence intervals. Safety data will be tabulated by type, severity, and relationship to study drugs.

Being tested
entinostat, Pyrotinib, endocrine therapy
Keywords
Entinostat, Pyrotinib, HDAC Inhibitor, HER2-positive, Hormone Receptor-positive, Endocrine Therapy, Trastuzumab Resistance, Triple-positive Breast Cancer, Epigenetic Therapy
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • entinostatDrug

    Entinostat is an oral, selective class I histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, administered at 3 mg, 4 mg, or 5 mg once weekly on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of each 28-day cycle, taken 60 minutes after a meal. The dose is determined by the 3+3 dose-escalation design in Part Ib.

  • PyrotinibDrug

    Pyrotinib is an oral, irreversible pan-ErbB receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, administered at a fixed dose of 400 mg once daily, taken 30 minutes after a meal, in each 28-day cycle.

  • endocrine therapyDrug

    Physician-selected endocrine therapy based on patient's prior treatment history and menopausal status. Options include tamoxifen (20 mg daily), aromatase inhibitors (letrozole 2.5 mg daily, anastrozole 1 mg daily, or exemestane 25 mg daily), or fulvestrant (500 mg intramuscularly on Days 1, 15, 29, and once monthly thereafter). For premenopausal patients, ovarian function suppression (OFS) with GnRH agonists is added. All endocrine agents are administered according to their approved package inserts.

Study groups in NCT07708194
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Entinostat + Pyrotinib + Endocrine TherapyExperimentalParticipants receive entinostat (weekly, oral), pyrotinib (400 mg daily, oral), and physician-selected endocrine therapy (tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitor, or fulvestrant; plus OFS for premenopausal patients) in 28-day cycles. Part Ib: dose-escalation of entinostat (3 mg, 4 mg, 5 mg) following the 3+3 design to determine MTD/RP2D. Part II: expansion at RP2D to evaluate efficacy and safety.
Receives: Drug: entinostat; Drug: Pyrotinib; Drug: endocrine therapy

What is being measured

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

  1. Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT), Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD), and Recommended Phase II Dose (RP2D) of Entinostat in Combination with Pyrotinib and Endocrine Therapy

    DLT is assessed during the first 28-day cycle. MTD and RP2D are determined based on the 3+3 dose-escalation design.

    Measured: Cycle 1 (Day 1 to Day 28)

  2. Progression-Free Survival (PFS)

    PFS is defined as the time from the first dose of study treatment to the first documented disease progression per RECIST v1.1 or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.

    Measured: From first dose to disease progression or death, assessed up to 36 months

  3. Incidence and Severity of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    AEs and SAEs are graded according to NCI CTCAE v5.0, including hematological and non-hematological toxicities.

    Measured: From signing of informed consent through 28 days after the last dose of study treatment

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Objective Response Rate (ORR)

    ORR is defined as the proportion of participants with a best overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: From first dose to disease progression, assessed up to 36 months

  2. Disease Control Rate (DCR)

    DCR is defined as the proportion of participants with a best overall response of CR, PR, or stable disease (SD) based on RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: From first dose to disease progression, assessed up to 36 months

  3. Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)

    CBR is defined as the proportion of participants with a best overall response of CR, PR, or SD lasting for at least 6 months based on RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: From first dose to disease progression, assessed up to 36 months

  4. Duration of Response (DoR)

    DoR is defined as the time from the first documented CR or PR to the first documented disease progression per RECIST v1.1 or death from any cause.

    Measured: From first documented response to disease progression or death, assessed up to 36 months

  5. Overall Survival (OS)

    OS is defined as the time from the first dose of study treatment to death from any cause.

    Measured: From first dose to death from any cause, assessed up to 36 months

  6. Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) - EORTC QLQ-C30

    Health-related quality of life assessed using the EORTC QLQ-C30 (Version 3.0) Chinese version. The questionnaire includes functional scales, symptom scales, and global health status/QoL.

    Measured: Baseline, every 2 cycles during treatment, and at end of treatment, assessed up to 36 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted16 Jul 2026
  2. Study start23 Jun 2025
  3. Primary completionFeb 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completionFeb 2027 (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
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
94 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07708194
Sponsor's protocol ID
CSIIT-C54
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
12 Jul 2026
Last updated
16 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing entinostat, Pyrotinib and endocrine therapy in people with Breast Cancer and HER2-positive Breast Cancer, run by Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and 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 12 inclusion and 14 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 16 Jul 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 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.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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 Yehui Shi, MD, PhD (+86 18622221183, shiyehui@tjmuch.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT), Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD), and Recommended Phase II Dose (RP2D) of Entinostat in Combination with Pyrotinib and Endocrine Therapy (time frame: Cycle 1 (Day 1 to Day 28)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 16 Jul 2026.

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