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Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Subcutaneous Trastuzumab-Pertuzumab in Algerian Women With Locally Advanced HER2 Positive Breast Cancer

An observational study in Non Metastatic HER2 Positive Breast Cancer, sponsored by Blida 1 University. Recruiting at 1 site in Algeria. Open to female participants aged 19 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-09-10.

Sponsored by Blida 1 University · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
70
Ages
19 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Study summary

This study aims to find out how effective and well-tolerated the subcutaneous form of trastuzumab-pertuzumab (known as Phesgo) is when given before surgery (neoadjuvant treatment) to Algerian women with early stage, HER2-positive breast cancer.

The study will take place in three oncology centers in Algeria (Blida, Aïn Defla, Médéa) and include around 70 adult women diagnosed with non-metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. Participants will receive Phesgo along with standard chemotherapy over about 18 weeks, followed by surgery.

The main goal is to measure how many women achieve complete destruction of invasive cancer in the breast and nearby lymph nodes (pathological complete response, pCR). We will also look at other outcomes such as how many women can keep their breast, any side effects, quality of life, satisfaction with treatment, and factors that might predict response.

Results from this real-world study will help assess whether Phesgo can simplify treatment delivery, reduce hospital burden, and improve care access in Algeria where healthcare resources are often stretched.

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Conditions studied

  • Non Metastatic HER2 Positive Breast Cancer

Keywords

  • HER2 positive
  • Breast cancer
  • non metastatic
  • Neoadjuvant therapy
  • Algerian women
  • Subcutaneous trastuzumab-pertuzumab
  • pathologic complete response
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
19 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Adult female patients diagnosed with HER2-positive, non-metastatic breast cancer and eligible for neoadjuvant therapy according to local clinical practice in Algeria. Participants will be recruited from three oncology centers: Anti Cancer Center of Blida, public hospital of Aïn Defla, and public hospital of Médéa.

Inclusion criteria

  • Female participants aged 19 years or older.
  • Histologically confirmed HER2-positive breast cancer (by immunohistochemistry and/or in situ hybridization), non-metastatic.
  • Candidate for neoadjuvant therapy according to local clinical practice.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2.
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥ 50%.
  • Signed written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence of distant metastases.
  • Prior anti-HER2 therapy.
  • Known contraindications to trastuzumab or pertuzumab.
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Disease progression during neoadjuvant treatment (if already started).
  • Refusal of surgery.
  • Withdrawal of consent.
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
70 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Pathological Complete Response (pCR) Rate

    The proportion of participants with no residual invasive cancer in the breast and axillary lymph nodes after completion of neoadjuvant therapy, defined as ypT0/Tis ypN0 according to standard pathological assessment. Pathological evaluation will be performed on surgical specimens by certified pathologists following local and international guidelines.

    Time frame: At the time of surgery, approximately 18-24 weeks after the start of neoadjuvant treatment.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Breast-Conserving Surgery Rate

    Proportion of participants undergoing breast-conserving surgery after completion of neoadjuvant therapy. Determined from surgical records.

    Time frame: At the time of surgery, approximately 18-24 weeks after the start of neoadjuvant treatment.

  2. Incidence of Adverse Events

    Frequency and severity of treatment-related adverse events, graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), version in use at study initiation.

    Time frame: From first dose of study treatment until 30 days after last dose (approximately 20-22 weeks).

  3. Patient Satisfaction With Treatment

    Proportion of participants reporting satisfaction with subcutaneous administration of trastuzumab-pertuzumab (Phesgo), as assessed by a study-specific satisfaction questionnaire.

    Time frame: Post-surgery (approximately 24-28 weeks after treatment initiation).

  4. Predictive Factors of Response

    Association between clinical, pathological, and biological characteristics (including biomarkers) and pathological complete response.

    Time frame: From baseline to surgery (approximately 18-24 weeks after treatment initiation).

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Medical oncology department - Anti Cancer Center of Blida
    Blida, 09000, Algeria
    Recruiting
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07166185
Lead sponsor
Blida 1 University
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 10, 2025
Start date
Mar 1, 2025
Primary completion
Oct 2025 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 2025 (estimated)
Last update
Sep 10, 2025

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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