Purpose

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat types of breast cancer that are both: - High-risk, which means the cancer may have a higher chance of getting worse or coming back after treatment - Early-stage, which means the cancer is in the breast or the lymph nodes around the breast The 2 types of breast cancer in this study are triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and hormone receptor (HR)-low positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) negative breast cancer. These cancers have zero or a low amount of a protein called HER2 and other proteins that attach to the hormones estrogen or progesterone. Sacituzumab tirumotecan (also known as sac-TMT or MK-2870), the study medicine, is a type of targeted therapy. A targeted therapy is a treatment that works to control how specific types of cancer cells grow and spread. The main goals of this study are to learn if people who receive sac-TMT, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy: - Have fewer cancer cells found in the tumors and lymph nodes removed during surgery compared to those who receive only pembrolizumab and chemotherapy - Live longer without the cancer growing, spreading, or coming back compared to people who receive only pembrolizumab with chemotherapy

Conditions

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: - Has previously untreated high-risk, early-stage, non-metastatic (M0) breast cancer (BC), defined as any of the following combined primary tumor (T) and regional lymph node (N) staging per AJCC 8th edition criteria as assessed by the investigator based on radiological and/or clinical assessment: - cT1c, N1-N2 - cT2, N0-N2 - cT3, N0-N2 - cT4a-d, N0-N2 - The participant must have a centrally confirmed diagnosis of BC that is triple-negative or HR-low+/HER2- (defined as estrogen receptor (ER)-low+ expression in 1% to 10% cells and HER2-), as by the most recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelines. - Provides a core needle biopsy from the primary breast tumor at screening to the central laboratory. - Has Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 performed within 28 days before treatment randomization. - Demonstrates adequate organ function.

Exclusion Criteria

The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: - Metastatic (Stage IV) breast cancer or clinical node stage 3 (cN3) nodal involvement - Has received any prior treatment, including radiation, systemic therapy,and/or definitive surgery for currently diagnosed breast cancer - Has undergone excisional biopsy of the primary tumor, axillary lymph node dissection, and/or axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy prior to study treatment. - Received prior systemic anticancer therapy including investigational agents within 4 weeks before randomization. - Received prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-PD-L2 agent, or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or coinhibitory T-cell receptor (eg, CTLA-4, OX- 40, CD137). - Received prior treatment with a TROP2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC). - Received prior treatment with a topoisomerase I inhibitor-containing ADC. - Received a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention. - Known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 5 years. - Uncontrolled systemic disease. - History of (noninfectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease.

Study Design

Phase
Phase 3
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
sac-TMT
Participants receive sacituzumab tirumotecan intravenously (IV) at a dose of 4 mg/kg every 2 weeks (Q2W) + IV pembrolizumab 200 mg every 3 weeks (Q3W), for 12 weeks; then receive IV pembrolizumab 200 mg Q3W and IV carboplatin area under the curve (AUC) 1.5 + IV paclitaxel 80 mg/m^2 once weekly, for 12 weeks. 3-6 weeks later, participants undergo surgery and optional radiation therapy, and receive IV pembrolizumab 400 mg once every 6 weeks or 200 mg Q3W for up to approximately 28 weeks. Additional adjuvant treatment of physician's choice (TPC) may be administered to participants with residual disease. TPC options are olaparib 300 mg oral twice daily (BID) for 1 year (participants with germline breast cancer susceptibility gene mutation (gBRCAm) only); capecitabine 1000-1250 mg/m^2 oral twice daily on days 1-14 and 22-35 each cycle for 4 six-week cycles; or doxorubicin 60mg/m^2 (or epirubicin 90 mg/m^2) IV infusion Q3W/Q2W + cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m^2 IV infusion Q3W/Q2W for 4 doses.
  • Biological: Sacituzumab tirumotecan
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • Sac-TMT
    • MK-2870
  • Biological: Pembrolizumab
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • MK-3475
    • Keytruda®
  • Drug: Rescue Medication
    Participants receive rescue medication at the investigators discretion, per approved product label. Recommended rescue medications are histamine -1 (H1) receptor agonist, histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist, acetaminophen or equivalent, dexamethasone or equivalent infusion, or steroid mouthwash (dexamethasone or equivalent).
  • Drug: Carboplatin
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • Paraplatin
  • Drug: Paclitaxel
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • Taxol
    • Onxol
  • Drug: Doxorubicin
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • ADRIAMYCIN®
  • Drug: Epirubicin
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • Ellence®
  • Drug: Cyclophosphamide
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • Cytophosphane
  • Drug: Capecitabine
    Oral tablet
    Other names:
    • Xeloda®
  • Drug: Olaparib
    Oral tablet
    Other names:
    • LYNPARZA®
Active Comparator
Chemotherapy
Participants receive IV carboplatin AUC 1.5 and paclitaxel 80 mg/m^2 once weekly, alongside pembrolizumab 200 mg Q3W, for 6 weeks; then receive IV pembrolizumab 200 mg Q3W alongside IV cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m^2 Q3W and either doxorubicin 60 mg/m^2 Q3W or epirubicin 90 mg/m^2 Q3W, for up to 12 weeks. 3-6 weeks later, participants undergo surgery and optional radiation therapy, and receive IV pembrolizumab 400 mg once every 6 weeks or 200 mg Q3W for up to approximately 28 weeks. Additional adjuvant TPC may be administered to participants with residual disease. TPC options are olaparib 300 mg oral BID for 1 year (participants with germline breast cancer susceptibility gene mutation (gBRCAm) only); or capecitabine 1000-1250 mg/m^2 oral BID on days 1-14 and 22-35 each cycle for 4 six-week cycles.
  • Biological: Pembrolizumab
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • MK-3475
    • Keytruda®
  • Drug: Rescue Medication
    Participants receive rescue medication at the investigators discretion, per approved product label. Recommended rescue medications are histamine -1 (H1) receptor agonist, histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist, acetaminophen or equivalent, dexamethasone or equivalent infusion, or steroid mouthwash (dexamethasone or equivalent).
  • Drug: Carboplatin
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • Paraplatin
  • Drug: Paclitaxel
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • Taxol
    • Onxol
  • Drug: Doxorubicin
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • ADRIAMYCIN®
  • Drug: Epirubicin
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • Ellence®
  • Drug: Cyclophosphamide
    IV infusion
    Other names:
    • Cytophosphane
  • Drug: Capecitabine
    Oral tablet
    Other names:
    • Xeloda®
  • Drug: Olaparib
    Oral tablet
    Other names:
    • LYNPARZA®

Recruiting Locations

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center ( Site 0066)
Gilbert, Arizona 85234
Contact:
Study Coordinator
480-256-6444

Mayo Clinic Cancer Center ( Site 0034)
Phoenix, Arizona 85054
Contact:
Study Coordinator
480-574-2802

University of Arizona Cancer Center ( Site 0035)
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Contact:
Study Coordinator
520-694-2873

Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center ( Site 0055)
Burbank, California 91505
Contact:
Study Coordinator
818-840-0921

Providence Medical Foundation ( Site 0080)
Fullerton, California 92835
Contact:
Study Coordinator
714-446-5900

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian ( Site 0010)
Newport Beach, California 92663
Contact:
Study Coordinator
949-764-4624

Helios Clinical Research ( Site 0061)
Whittier, California 90602
Contact:
Study Coordinator
562-698-6888

Intermountain Health Cancer Center Saint Joseph ( Site 0062)
Denver, Colorado 80218
Contact:
Study Coordinator
303-318-3434

Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital ( Site 0054)
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
Contact:
Study Coordinator
970-298-7638

AdventHealth Medical Group Oncology and Hematology at Altamonte ( Site 0044)
Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701
Contact:
Study Coordinator
407-834-5151

Florida Cancer Specialists - South ( Site 7004)
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
Contact:
Study Coordinator
239-274-9930

Bioresearch Partner ( Site 0072)
Hialeah, Florida 33013
Contact:
Study Coordinator
833-489-4968

Mayo Clinic Hospital ( Site 0013)
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
Contact:
Study Coordinator
904-953-7290

Florida Cancer Specialists - North ( Site 7002)
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Contact:
Study Coordinator
727-216-1143

Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology ( Site 0084)
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
Contact:
Study Coordinator
260-436-0800

Franciscan Health ( Site 0077)
Indianapolis, Indiana 46237
Contact:
Study Coordinator
317-528-7060

Ochsner Clinic Foundation ( Site 0021)
New Orleans, Louisiana 70121
Contact:
Study Coordinator
866-624-7637

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Shreveport ( Site 0053)
Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
Contact:
Study Coordinator
318-626-0000

New England Cancer Specialists ( Site 0051)
Westbrook, Maine 04092
Contact:
Study Coordinator
207-303-3300

Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore ( Site 0015)
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Contact:
Study Coordinator
410-951-7956

Saint Luke's Cancer Institute ( Site 0059)
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Contact:
Study Coordinator
816-923-2677

Washington University Siteman Cancer Center ( Site 0031)
St Louis, Missouri 63110
Contact:
Study Coordinator
314-286-2341

Cancer Partners of Nebraska ( Site 0068)
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516
Contact:
Study Coordinator
402-327-7363

Optum Care Cancer Center ( Site 0050)
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Contact:
Study Coordinator
702-724-8787

Renown Regional Medical Center ( Site 0041)
Reno, Nevada 89502
Contact:
Study Coordinator
775-982-4000

Hackensack Univ Medical Center (HUMC) ( Site 0007)
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Contact:
Study Coordinator
551-996-5855

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey ( Site 0076)
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
Contact:
Study Coordinator
732-253-3939

Altru Health System ( Site 0057)
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
Contact:
Study Coordinator
701-780-5451

Good Samaritan Hospital-TriHealth Cancer institute ( Site 0027)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Contact:
Study Coordinator
513-853-1300

Medical University of South Carolina-Hollings Cancer Center ( Site 0016)
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Contact:
Study Coordinator
843-792-6434

Avera McKennan Hospital ( Site 0002)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
Contact:
Study Coordinator
605-322-3000

Avera Cancer Institute - Yankton ( Site 0089)
Yankton, South Dakota 57078
Contact:
Study Coordinator
605-601-1830

Tennessee Cancer Specialists ( Site 7001)
Knoxville, Tennessee 37909
Contact:
Study Coordinator
865-934-5800

Nashville General Hospital ( Site 0017)
Nashville, Tennessee 37208
Contact:
Study Coordinator
615-341-4383

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center ( Site 0038)
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Contact:
Study Coordinator
615-322-2064

Hendrick Medical Center ( Site 0009)
Abilene, Texas 79601
Contact:
Study Coordinator
325-670-2000

JPS Oncology and Infusion Center ( Site 0083)
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Contact:
Study Coordinator
817-702-8049

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic ( Site 0042)
Houston, Texas 77025
Contact:
Study Coordinator
713-239-4510

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic ( Site 0088)
Houston, Texas 77025
Contact:
Study Coordinator
713-239-4510

Oncology Consultants P.A. ( Site 0073)
Houston, Texas 77030
Contact:
Study Coordinator
713-275-3233

Texas Oncology - San Antonio ( Site 8004)
San Antonio, Texas 78240
Contact:
Study Coordinator
210-595-5300

Intermountain Medical Center ( Site 0074)
Murray, Utah 84107
Contact:
Study Coordinator
801-507-3630

Bon Secours Cancer Institute at St. Francis ( Site 0048)
Midlothian, Virginia 23114
Contact:
Study Coordinator
804-893-8717

Oncology and Hematology Associates of Southwest Virginia (BRCC) ( Site 8005)
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Contact:
Study Coordinator
540-982-0237

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ( Site 0069)
Seattle, Washington 98109
Contact:
Study Coordinator
855-557-0555

Cancer Care Northwest ( Site 0003)
Spokane, Washington 99202
Contact:
Study Coordinator
509-228-1000

Northwest Medical Specialties, PLLC ( Site 0067)
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Contact:
Study Coordinator
253-428-8700

University of Wisconsin-Madison ( Site 0024)
Madison, Wisconsin 53792
Contact:
Study Coordinator
608-263-0796

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Study Contact

Toll Free Number
1-888-577-8839
Trialsites@msd.com

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