The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if single-agent SMP-656 works to treat patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who have progressed after prior HER2-targeted topoisomerase inhibitor antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) treatment. It will also evaluate the safety of SMP-656 and identify the optimal dose for future trials. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the objective tumor response rate (DOR, PFS, DCR, OS) of two different dose regimens of intravenous SMP-656? What are the side effects and safety risks of these two SMP-656 dose regimens? Which dose level achieves the best balance of anti-cancer activity and tolerability? This is a randomized, open-label, dose-optimization Phase II clinical trial. Participants will be randomly assigned 1:1 to receive one of two fixed doses of SMP-656 given intravenously once every 3 weeks. Participants will: Complete screening tests within 28 days before the first SMP-656 infusion to confirm eligibility Receive study treatment every 3 weeks until cancer progression, intolerable side effects, withdrawal, or other stopping criteria Have regular tumor imaging scans, physical exams, vital sign checks, and blood tests to monitor tumor response and safety Attend a safety follow-up visit 30 days after the last dose of SMP-656 Complete longer-term survival follow-up after the 30-day safety check Provide optional blood and tumor tissue samples for additional research studies
This is a randomized, open-label, dose-optimization Phase II clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of single-agent SMP-656 in patients with HER2-positive unresectable locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who progressed after prior HER2-targeted topoisomerase inhibitor ADC therapy. The trial plans to enroll approximately 45-60 participants. Eligible participants must have received one prior HER2-targeted topoisomerase inhibitor ADC (e.g., DS-8201 or other ADCs with topoisomerase inhibitor payloads) and experienced disease progression after a maximum of three lines of standard systemic therapy for recurrent/metastatic disease (single-agent endocrine therapy excluded). Two dose cohorts selected based on Phase I data: 2.0 mg/kg and 2.2 mg/kg. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to each dose cohort, with 15 subjects enrolled per cohort in Stage 1. An interim analysis will be conducted after Stage 1 enrollment completion: 1. If statistically significant differences in safety/efficacy between cohorts are identified that materially impact risk-benefit assessment, the inferior cohort will be closed, and the superior cohort will accrue an additional 15 subjects to complete the trial. 2. If no meaningful inter-cohort differences are observed, randomization will continue 1:1 with an additional 15 subjects per cohort. The investigational product will be administered intravenously once every 3 weeks (Q3W). All participants will receive long-term treatment until the first occurrence of any of the following events: intolerable toxicity, disease progression (judged by the investigator that further treatment cannot provide clinical benefit), loss to follow-up, death, voluntary withdrawal, or study completion/early termination of the trial, whichever comes first. A Safety Review Committee (SRC) will be established for this trial. Based on the results of interim analysis assessments, the SRC shall judge and determine the further research of each dose group, and make decisions on the key clinical trial doses. The study consists of a screening period (from the time participants sign the informed consent form up to prior to the first study drug administration, with a maximum duration of 28 days), a treatment period (from the first study drug administration to permanent discontinuation of study drug), and a follow-up period (post-discontinuation safety follow-up and survival follow-up). During the treatment period, all participants shall undergo tumor imaging assessments every 6 weeks (±7 days) starting from the first dose administration. Imaging assessments will not be affected by interrupted or delayed study drug administration. Investigators will assess antitumor efficacy in accordance with Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1). Assessments will continue until the earliest occurrence of any of the following events: disease progression, withdrawal of informed consent, loss to follow-up, death, initiation of new antitumor therapy, or trial conclusion (including trial completion and early trial termination), whichever comes first. Safety Follow-up All participants shall complete a safety follow-up visit at 30 days ± 7 days after the last dose of the investigational product. If the End of Treatment (EOT) visit for early discontinuation or treatment completion coincides with the scheduled safety follow-up timepoint, duplicate assessments are not required. If the actual completion date of the early discontinuation/treatment completion (EOT) visit falls beyond the scheduled safety follow-up window due to objective reasons (e.g., delayed dosing), duplicate assessments are also not required. Failure to complete the dedicated safety follow-up in such circumstances shall not be deemed a protocol deviation (PD). Survival Follow-up After completion of the safety follow-up, investigators will collect survival information for all participants every 3 months (±14 days) via telephone interviews, review of participants' medical records or outpatient medical files. Survival follow-up will continue until any of the following occurs: withdrawal of informed consent by the participant, loss to follow-up, death, or trial termination.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
SMP-656 injection administered via intravenous infusion at a dose of 2.0 mg/kg once every 3 weeks (Q3W). Treatment continues until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, voluntary withdrawal, death, or trial termination.
SMP-656 injection administered via intravenous infusion at a dose of 2.2 mg/kg once every 3 weeks (Q3W). Treatment continues until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, voluntary withdrawal, death, or trial termination.
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, China
Beijing Cancer Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Henan Provincial People's Hospital
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China
Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
Wuhan, Hubei, China
The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, China
Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
...and 5 more locations
Objective Response Rate (ORR) assessed by Independent Review Committee (IRC)
ORR is the percentage of evaluable patients with an IRC-assessed response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) per RECIST v1.1.
Time frame: From the date of first dose to the date of first radiological documentation of disease progression or death, whichever occurs first (up to 24 months)
Recommended Dose in Pivotal Clinical Trials
Determination of pivotal trial recommended dose based on drug exposure, efficacy, and safety profiles across different dose levels.
Time frame: Through study completion, up to 24 months from first dose
ORR assessed by Investigators
Investigator-assessed ORR is the percentage of evaluable patients with a confirmed investigator-assessed response of CR or PR per RECIST v1.1.
Time frame: From the date of first dose to the date of first radiological documentation of disease progression or death, whichever occurs first (up to 24 months)
Duration of Response (DOR)
DOR is the time from the date of first documented confirmed objective response (CR or PR per RECIST v1.1) until the date of disease progression or death.
Time frame: From first confirmed objective response (CR/PR) up to 24 months from first dose
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
PFS is the time from the date of first dose until the date of objective radiographic disease progression or death (by any cause in the absence of progression).
Time frame: From the date of first dose to the date of first radiological documentation of disease progression or death, whichever occurs first (up to 24 months)
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
DCR is the investigator-assessed percentage of evaluable participants with confirmed CR (complete response), PR (partial response), or SD (stable disease) per RECIST v1.1.
Time frame: Up to 24 months from first dose
Overall Survival (OS)
OS is the time from the date of first dose until the date of death by any cause.
Time frame: From treatment initiation until death from any cause, assessed up to 60 months.
Incidence and Severity of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) / Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Frequency, type, and maximum grade of all AEs and SAEs graded per NCI CTCAE Version 6.0
Time frame: From enrollment through 30 days after last study drug administration, up to 24 months
Pharmacokinetic Parameter Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) Following Treatment With SMP-656 in Participants With HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
Maximum Plasma concentration (Cmax) of SMP-656 and total anti-HER2 antibody is assessed.
Time frame: Each cycle is 21 days. Cycle 1Day 1(C1D1): before infusion (BI), end of infusion (EOI); C2D1: BI; C3D1: BI, EOI; C4D1 and C5D1: BI; all subsequent odd cycles (C7D1, C9D1, etc): BI; and 30 (±7) days after last dose (up to 24 months).
Pharmacokinetic Parameter Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Free Eribulin Following Treatment With SMP-656 in Participants With HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of free eribulin is assessed.
Time frame: Each cycle is 21 days. Cycle 1Day 1(C1D1): before infusion (BI), end of infusion (EOI); C2D1: BI; C3D1: BI, EOI; C4D1 and C5D1: BI; all subsequent odd cycles (C7D1, C9D1, etc): BI; and 30 (±7) days after last dose (up to 24 months).
Pharmacokinetic Parameter Time to Maximum Serum Concentration (Tmax) Following Treatment With SMP-656 in Participants With HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
Time to maximum serum concentration (Tmax) of SMP-656 and total anti-HER2 antibody is assessed.
Time frame: Each cycle is 21 days. Cycle 1Day 1(C1D1): before infusion (BI), end of infusion (EOI); C2D1: BI; C3D1: BI, EOI; C4D1 and C5D1: BI; all subsequent odd cycles (C7D1, C9D1, etc): BI; and 30 (±7) days after last dose (up to 24 months).
Pharmacokinetic Parameter Time to Maximum Serum Concentration (Tmax) of Free Eribulin Following Treatment With SMP-656 in Participants With HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
Time to maximum serum concentration (Tmax) of free eribulin is assessed.
Time frame: Each cycle is 21 days. Cycle 1Day 1(C1D1): before infusion (BI), end of infusion (EOI); C2D1: BI; C3D1: BI, EOI; C4D1 and C5D1: BI; all subsequent odd cycles (C7D1, C9D1, etc): BI; and 30 (±7) days after last dose (up to 24 months).
Pharmacokinetic Parameter Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC) Following Treatment With SMP-656 in Participants With HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
Area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) from dosing until 21 days (AUC21d) and the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) of SMP-656 and total anti-HER2 antibody are assessed.
Time frame: Each cycle is 21 days. Cycle 1Day 1(C1D1): before infusion (BI), end of infusion (EOI); C2D1: BI; C3D1: BI, EOI; C4D1 and C5D1: BI; all subsequent odd cycles (C7D1, C9D1, etc): BI; and 30 (±7) days after last dose (up to 24 months).
Pharmacokinetic Parameter Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC) of Free Eribulin Following Treatment With SMP-656 in Participants With HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
Area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) from dosing until 21 days (AUC21d) and the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) of free eribulin is assessed.
Time frame: Each cycle is 21 days. Cycle 1Day 1(C1D1): before infusion (BI), end of infusion (EOI); C2D1: BI; C3D1: BI, EOI; C4D1 and C5D1: BI; all subsequent odd cycles (C7D1, C9D1, etc): BI; and 30 (±7) days after last dose (up to 24 months).
Exposure-Efficacy and Exposure-Safety (E-R) Relationships
Exposure-response (E-R) analysis evaluating correlations between exposure of conjugated SMP-656, total antibody, free eribulin and efficacy/safety endpoints.
Time frame: Each cycle is 21 days. Exposure, efficacy and safety data are collected during Cycle 1-5 and subsequent odd maintenance cycles, at the occurrence of SAEs or Grade ≥3 TRAEs, and through 30 (±7) days following the last study dose. (up to 24 months)
Exposure-Efficacy and Exposure-Safety (E-R) Relationships
Exposure-response (E-R) analysis evaluating correlations between exposure of conjugated SMP-656, total antibody, free eribulin and efficacy/safety endpoints.
Time frame: From Cycle 1 through all odd maintenance cycles, 30 days after last dose, and at onset of serious adverse event or Grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse event
Immunogenicity of SMP-656
Incidence and magnitude of anti-drug antibody responses to SMP-656
Time frame: Each cycle is 21 days. Immunogenicity sampling is conducted within 1 hour pre-dose on C1D1, C2D1, C3D1, C5D1, and every 4 subsequent cycles. Additional sampling is done for SAEs/Grade ≥3 TRAEs, and 30 days after the last dose. (up to 24 months)
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