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A Study on Nausea and Vomiting Caused by T-DXd in Breast Cancer Patients

To Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of NEPA Combined With Megestrol Acetate Versus NEPA Combined With Dexamethasone in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting Caused by T-DXd in Breast Cancer Patients

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07254416
Enrollment
120
Registered
2025-11-28
Start date
2025-12-15
Completion date
2027-06-30
Last updated
2025-11-28

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Conditions

Breast Cancer Patients Treated With T-DXd

Keywords

NEPA, Netupitant and Palonosetron Hydrochloride Capsules, megeprogesterone acetate, dexamethasone

Brief summary

This study was a multicenter, prospective, controlled trial involving 120 breast cancer patients receiving T-DXd-based therapy. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (NEPA plus megestrol acetate) or the control group (NEPA plus dexamethasone), with 60 patients in each group. The intervention was administered over two treatment cycles. During this period, the onset time, frequency, and severity of nausea and vomiting were recorded and subjected to statistical analysis. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of netupitant/palonosetron capsules (NEPA) combined with megestrol acetate compared to the standard triple antiemetic regimen (NEPA plus dexamethasone) in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in breast cancer patients undergoing T-DXd-containing regimens. The findings aim to generate clinical evidence to support optimal antiemetic management, minimize the risk of dose reduction or treatment discontinuation due to gastrointestinal adverse events, and ultimately improve patient quality of life.

Interventions

DRUGNEPA

On the first day, oral administration of NEPA(netopitan 300mg+ palonosetron 0.50mg)

DRUGDexamethasone

On the first day, oral administration of dexamethasone 6mg; From the 2nd to the 4th day, take dexamethasone 3.75mg orally per day.

DRUGMegestrol Acetate

From the 1st to the 10th day, take 160mg of Megestrol Acetate orally per day.

Sponsors

Shaanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science & Technology
CollaboratorUNKNOWN
Shanxi Bethune Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Tianjin Cancer Hospital Airport Hospital
CollaboratorUNKNOWN
Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. The patient is at least 18 years of age; 2. The patient has a histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer; 3. The patient is receiving full-dose trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) monoclonal antibody therapy for the first time; 4. The patient has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 2 or lower; 5. The patient voluntarily agrees to comply fully with the study protocol requirements and has provided written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

1. The patient is currently taking medications that may interfere with the assessment of nausea or vomiting, including but not limited to other 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, NK1 receptor antagonists, psychotropic agents, or opioid analgesics; 2. The investigator determines that the patient's nausea or vomiting is highly likely attributable to anti-tumor treatments not involving antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapy; 3. The patient is deemed unsuitable for glucocorticoid or progesterone use; 4. The patient has a history of hypersensitivity to netupitant, palonosetron, or any excipient in the capsule formulation; 5. The patient has significant gastrointestinal conditions affecting oral drug absorption, such as dysphagia, chronic diarrhea, or intestinal obstruction; 6. The patient has a severe psychiatric disorder or difficulties understanding the study procedures, completing questionnaires, or communicating effectively in Chinese; 7. The investigator identifies any other condition that may compromise the conduct of the clinical study or the interpretation of its results.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The CR rate within 0-120 hours (0-5 days) after the first cycle of T-Dxd treatment0-120 hours (0-5 days)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluation of the EORTC QLQ-C30 (version 3) Quality of Life Questionnaire.From the administration of T-Dxd to 21 days
The CR rates of 0-24 hours, 24-120 hours, 120-240 hours and 0-504 hours after the first and second cycles of T-Dxd treatment.0-24 hours, 24-120 hours, 120-240 hours and 0-504 hours
The CR rate within 0-120 hours (0-5 days) after the first cycle of T-Dxd treatment0-120 hours (0-5 days)
The incidence of ADC reduction due to adverse reactionsFrom the administration of T-Dxd to 21 days
The time and duration of the first significant nausea and vomiting.From the administration of T-Dxd to 21 days
The proportion of patients undergoing salvage treatment.From the administration of T-Dxd to 21 days
The CC rates of 0-24 hours, 24-120 hours, 0-120 hours, 120-240 hours and 0-504 hours after the first and second cycles of T-Dxd treatment.0-24 hours, 24-120 hours, 0-120 hours, 120-240 hours and 0-504 hours

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026