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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Capecitabine, Tucatinib, and Intrathecal Trastuzumab for Breast Cancer Patients With Leptomeningeal Disease

Multicentric Single Arm Phase II Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Association of Tucatinib, Capecitabine and Intra-CSF Trastuzumab in HER2 Amplified Breast Cancer Patients With Leptomeningeal Metastases

Capecitabine, Tucatinib, and Intrathecal Trastuzumab for Breast Cancer Patients With Leptomeningeal Disease (NCT05800275) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Leptomeningeal Metastasis and Leptomeningeal Disease, sponsored by UNICANCER. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of tucatinib and capecitabine in combination with intrathecal trastuzumab on overall survival rate at 12 months in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients with proven leptomeningeal evolution and requiring intrathecal therapy.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Leptomeningeal Metastasis and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 30 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Patient must have signed a written willing to sign a consent form form prior to any trial specific procedures. When the patient is physically unable to give their written consent, a trusted person of their choice, independent from the investigator or the sponsor, can confirm in writing the patient's consent; 2. Patients ≥18 years old; 3. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) metastatic breast cancer; 4. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) HER2 positive breast cancer, with HER2 positive defined by in situ hybridization (ISH), immunohistochemistry (IHC), or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) methodology; Note: HER2 testing should be performed preferably metastatic site; any estrogen and progesterone (ER/PR) status is allowed; 5. Proven leptomeningeal progression defined by linear leptomeningeal metastases on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or the presence of breast cancer cells in CSF (obtained within 28 days before inclusion ); 6. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) 0-2; 7. Life expectancy ≥2 months; 8. Stable dose of steroids for at least 5 days prior to registration; 9. If symptomatic brain or leptomeningeal metastasis, local treatment (surgery, radiation therapy) is allowed until 2 weeks before inclusion but should have been completed no more than 8 weeks before inclusion and with no clinical indication for immediate re-treatment with local therapy in the opinion of the investigator; 10. Adequate hematological function within 14 days before inclusion: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5 x 10⁹/L; platelets count ≥100 x 10⁹/L; and blood count (hemoglobin) at least 9.0 g/dL; 11. Adequate liver function within 14 days before inclusion: total bilirubin ≤1.5 ULN (unless documented Gilbert's syndrome); AST and ALT ≤2.5 ULN (≤5 ULN in the presence of liver metastases); ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient must have signed a written informed consent form prior to any trial specific procedures. When the patient is physically unable to give their written consent, a trusted person of their choice, independent from the investigator or the sponsor, can confirm in writing the patient's consent; 2. Patients ≥18 years old; 3. Histologically confirmed metastatic breast cancer; 4. Histologically confirmed HER2 positive breast cancer, with HER2 positive defined by in situ hybridization (ISH), immunohistochemistry (IHC), or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) methodology; Note: HER2 testing should be performed preferably metastatic site; any estrogen and progesterone (ER/PR) status is allowed; 5. Proven leptomeningeal progression defined by linear leptomeningeal metastases on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or the presence of breast cancer cells in CSF (obtained within 28 days before inclusion ); 6. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) 0-2; 7. Life expectancy ≥2 months; 8. Stable dose of steroids for at least 5 days prior to registration; 9. If symptomatic brain or leptomeningeal metastasis, local treatment (surgery, radiation therapy) is allowed until 2 weeks before inclusion but should have been completed no more than 8 weeks before inclusion and with no clinical indication for immediate re-treatment with local therapy in the opinion of the investigator; 10. Adequate hematological function within 14 days before inclusion: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5 x 10⁹/L; platelets count ≥100 x 10⁹/L; and hemoglobin ≥9.0 g/dL; 11. Adequate liver function within 14 days before inclusion: total bilirubin ≤1.5 ULN (unless documented Gilbert's syndrome); AST and ALT ≤2.5 ULN (≤5 ULN in the presence of liver metastases); 12. Normal renal function within 14 days before inclusion: estimated creatinine clearance ≥60 mL/min according to the Cockcroft-Gault formula; 13. Adequate cardiac function: * 12 Lead electrocardiograms (ECG) with normal tracing or non-clinically significant changes that do not require medical intervention * QT/QTc interval ≤470 msec for woman and ≤450 msec for men (mean of replicate values, correction per institutional standard) on the ECG at the screening visit and a normal kaliemia * Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥55% * No history of Torsades de Pointes or other symptomatic QTc abnormality 14. Resolution of all acute toxic effects of prior anti-cancer therapy or surgical procedures to National cancer institute-Common terminology criteria for adverse events (NCI-CTCAE) version 5.0 grade 1 or 0 to baseline (except alopecia or other toxicities not considered a safety risk for the patient at investigator's discretion); 15. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test (blood or urine test) within 14 days prior to inclusion; 16. Woman of childbearing potential and male patients must agree to use adequate contraception for the duration of trial participation and up to 7 months after completing treatment/therapy. Hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, patches, implants, or injections are not allowed in patients who are hormone receptor positive; 17. Patients affiliated to the social security system (or equivalent); 18. Patient must be willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the trial including scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and examinations including follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Used of a strong cytochrome P450 (CYP)2C8 inhibitor within 5 half-lives of the inhibitor, or use of a strong CYP3A4 or CYP2C8 inducer within 5 days prior to first dose of study treatment. Use of sensitive CYP3A substrates should be avoided one week before enrollment and during study treatment; 2. Previous treatment with Tucatinib or Capecitabine; 3. Severe leukopenia, neutropenia, or thrombocytopena, severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 30mL/min) 4. Recent or concomitant treatment with brivudine ; 5. Any antiplatelet or curative anticoagulant treatment for blood coagulation disorders; 6. Severe pre-existing cerebrovascular dysfunction or pathology such as stroke and intra-cerebral hematoma or uncontrolled intracerebral hypertension induced by brain metastasis; 7. Ventriculoperitoneal or atrial shunt, except if the valve is equipped with an on-off device and that the patient's condition allows for to remain in the off position for 6 hours after each injection of trastuzumab; 8. Known history of testing positive for HIV or known acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; 9. Carriers of Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C or have other known chronic liver disease; 10. Uncontrolled hypertension; 11. Uncontrolled infection; 12. Severe dyspnea at rest due to complications of advanced malignancy or requiring supplementary oxygen therapy; 13. Pregnant or breast-feeding women; 14. Known prior severe hypersensitivity to tucatinib or compounds chemically or/and biologically similar or any component in its formulation; 15. Hypersensitivity to trastuzumab, murine proteins, or to any of the excipients in its formulation; 16. Known prior severe hypersensitivity to capecitabine or to any of the excipients or fluorouracil; 17. Known complete dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency (if applicable); 18. Inability to swallow tablets or significant gastrointestinal disease which would preclude the adequate oral absorption of medications; 19. Prior history of other malignancies other than study disease (except for basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix) unless the patient has been free of the disease for at least 5 years; 20. Person deprived of their liberty or under protective custody or guardianship; 21. Participation in another therapeutic trial within the 30 days prior to treatment initiation; 22. Patients with any other disease or illness, which requires hospitalization or is incompatible with the trial treatment, are not eligible. Patients unwilling or unable to comply with trial obligations for geographic, social, or physical reasons, or who are unable to understand the purpose and procedures of the trial.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Tucatinib Oral Tablet

300 mg, twice daily

DRUG

Capecitabine tablets

1000 mg/m², twice daily on days 1-14 of each 21-day cycle

DRUG

Trastuzumab Injection

Intrathecal by lumbar puncture or Ommaya Reservoir, 150 mg weekly

Locations (11)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Institut Bergonié
Bordeaux, France
Centre François Baclesse
Caen, France
Centre Jean Perrin
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Centre Georges-François Leclerc
Dijon, France
Centre Léon Bérard
Lyon, France
Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier
Montpellier, France
Centre Antoine Lacassagne
Nice, France
Institut Jean Godinot
Reims, France
Centre Henri Becquerel
Rouen, France
Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe - ICANS
Strasbourg, France
Gustave Roussy
Villejuif, France

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05800275), the sponsor (UNICANCER), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05800275 clinical trial studying?

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of tucatinib and capecitabine in combination with intrathecal trastuzumab on overall survival rate at 12 months in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients with proven leptomeningeal evolution and requiring intrathecal therapy. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05800275?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05800275?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05800275. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05800275. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.