Kadcyla + Neratinib for Breast Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is for patients with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer who still have small amounts of cancer after initial treatments. They will take a drug called neratinib along with their usual treatment. Neratinib works by blocking signals that help cancer cells grow. The study aims to see if this combination improves patient outcomes.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you must not have taken neratinib or other HER2 tyrosine kinase inhibitors before, and there is a 14-day period without radiation therapy required before starting the trial.
Is the combination of Kadcyla and Neratinib safe for humans?
Neratinib, also known as Nerlynx, has been shown to have an acceptable safety profile in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer and other solid tumors. The most common side effect is diarrhea, which can be managed with medication and dose adjustments. Other side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and rash, but these are generally manageable and reversible.12345
How does the drug Kadcyla + Neratinib differ from other breast cancer treatments?
Kadcyla + Neratinib is unique because it combines two drugs: Kadcyla, which delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells, and Neratinib, an oral drug that blocks specific proteins (HER1, HER2, and HER4) involved in cancer growth. This combination targets HER2-positive breast cancer more effectively by using different mechanisms to attack the cancer cells.12678
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Neratinib (Nerlynx) for breast cancer?
Neratinib has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer returning in patients with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer, especially when started within a year of completing previous treatment. It has also demonstrated benefits in patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer when used in combination with other drugs.1291011
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 with HER2+ stage I-III breast cancer, who've had surgery and are on T-DM1 therapy but still show signs of cancer at a molecular level. They should be in good health otherwise, able to follow the study plan, and willing to use effective birth control.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive standard T-DM1 adjuvant therapy with Neratinib for up to 12 months
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Neratinib
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University Health Network, Toronto
Lead Sponsor