Molecular Subtype-Guided Postoperative Radiotherapy for Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: A Randomized Controlled Trial

June 15, 2026 updated by: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University

Efficacy and Safety of Molecular Subtype-Guided Postoperative Radiotherapy for Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: A Prospective, Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial

Phyllodes tumor (PT) of the breast is a rare fibroepithelial neoplasm, and the role of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) remains controversial. Our team has previously established a molecular subtyping system for PT, classifying patients into four subtypes. Among them, the malignant novel 1/2 (MN1/MN2) subtypes exhibit extremely high risk of local recurrence, and retrospective data suggest that PORT may significantly improve local control in these subtypes. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of molecular subtype-guided postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) in patients with MN-subtype phyllodes tumor of the breast. This prospective, multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial plans to enroll 160 patients with molecularly confirmed MN1 or MN2 subtype who have undergone R0 resection. Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either the PORT group or the observation-only group, with stratification by negative margin width (<1 cm vs. ≥1 cm) and molecular subtype (MN1 vs. MN2). The primary endpoint is 2-year local recurrence-free survival (LRFS). Secondary endpoints include distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS), disease-free survival (DFS), overall survival (OS), and the incidence of acute and late radiotherapy-related toxicities. By using an innovative molecular subtyping system to precisely select the target population, this study seeks to assess the benefit and safety of PORT in MN-subtype phyllodes tumors. The results are expected to provide the highest level of evidence for this specific subgroup, advance treatment strategies toward "molecular subtype-guided precision radiotherapy," improve patient outcomes, and inform future clinical guidelines.

Study Overview

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Not yet recruiting

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

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160

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

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Study Locations

  • China
    • Guangdong
      • Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510120
        • Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
        • Contact:
      • Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 518000
        • Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
        • Contact:
          • Junwei Cui
          • Phone Number: +86 13828832157
    • Shandong
      • Jinan, Shandong, China, 250033
        • The Second Hospital of Shandong University
        • Contact:
      • Qingdao, Shandong, China, 266003
        • The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
        • Contact:

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Female patients aged ≥18 years and ≤75 years.
  2. Histologically confirmed breast phyllodes tumor (PT) by the central laboratory, with molecular classification as MN1 or MN2 subtype via transcriptome sequencing or IHC;
  3. Primary or ipsilateral local recurrence following R0 resection (negative margins) before enrollment;
  4. Pathologically confirmed borderline or malignant PT;
  5. No evidence of distant metastasis (M0);
  6. ECOG performance status 0-1;
  7. Signed informed consent before treatment;
  8. Expected randomization and study entry within 8-12 weeks (no later than 16 weeks) after surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Previous radiation to the same-side breast or chest;
  2. women, or those of childbearing potential refusing effective contraception; Pregnancy, lactation, or refusal of contraception by fertile subjects;
  3. Grade III-IV bone marrow suppression: WBC≤1.9*109/L，ANC≤0.9*109/L，PLT≤49*109/L，AST, ALT≥2*ULN;
  4. Significant diarrhea, severe active infection, uncontrolled systemic disease, interstitial lung disease, active connective tissue disease, or LVEF < 50%;
  5. Significant diarrhea, severe active infection, uncontrolled systemic disease, interstitial lung disease, active connective tissue disease, or LVEF < 50%;
  6. Prior or planned systemic anti-tumor therapy (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or investigational agents) during the study;
  7. Participation in other clinical trials that precludes study inclusion;
  8. Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, renders the patient unsuitable for the trial.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

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Intervention / Treatment

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No Intervention: Observation
Experimental: Postoperative Radiotherapy (PORT)
Patients receive postoperative radiotherapy starting within 8-12 weeks (max 16 weeks) after R0 resection. For breast-conserving surgery: whole-breast irradiation (50 Gy/25 fractions) plus sequential tumor bed boost (10-16 Gy/5-8 fractions). For mastectomy: chest wall irradiation (50 Gy/25 fractions). No routine regional nodal irradiation unless pathologically positive. Acute and late toxicities monitored per CTCAE v5.0.
Radiation: Postoperative Radiotherapy (PORT)
Radiotherapy delivered after R0 resection. For breast-conserving surgery: whole-breast irradiation (50 Gy in 25 fractions, 2 Gy/fraction, 5 fractions/week) followed by sequential tumor bed boost (10-16 Gy in 5-8 fractions, 2 Gy/fraction). For mastectomy: chest wall irradiation (50 Gy in 25 fractions). Techniques allowed: IMRT, VMAT, or TOMO. No routine regional nodal irradiation unless pathologically confirmed nodal involvement. Target volume and organ-at-risk constraints as per protocol (e.g., ipsilateral lung Dmean <15 Gy, heart Dmean <5 Gy for left-sided tumors). Acute and late toxicities assessed by CTCAE v5.0.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
2-year Local Recurrence-Free Survival (LRFS)
Time Frame: From randomization up to 2 years post-randomization (primary analysis at 2 years)
Time from randomization to the first documented locoregional recurrence (ipsilateral breast/chest wall or regional lymph nodes) confirmed by imaging and/or pathology, or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. Patients alive without locoregional recurrence are censored at the date of last known follow-up.
From randomization up to 2 years post-randomization (primary analysis at 2 years)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Distant Metastasis-Free Survival (DMFS)
Time Frame: From randomization up to 5 years (primary analysis for secondary endpoints will be performed at 2 years, with extended follow-up up to 5 years)
From randomization up to 5 years (primary analysis for secondary endpoints will be performed at 2 years, with extended follow-up up to 5 years)
Disease-Free Survival (DFS)
Time Frame: From randomization up to 5 years (primary analysis of secondary endpoints at 2 years, with extended follow-up to 5 years)
From randomization up to 5 years (primary analysis of secondary endpoints at 2 years, with extended follow-up to 5 years)
Overall Survival (OS)
Time Frame: From randomization up to 5 years
From randomization up to 5 years
Incidence of Acute and Late Radiotherapy-Related Toxicities
Time Frame: From start of radiotherapy up to 5 years post-randomization (acute: within 90 days; late: from 90 days to 5 years)
Proportion of patients experiencing adverse events (AEs) assessed by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0. Acute toxicity is defined as events occurring within 90 days after start of radiotherapy; late toxicity as events occurring >90 days after start of radiotherapy. Includes radiation dermatitis, radiation pneumonitis, cardiac toxicity, rib fracture, breast/chest wall fibrosis, and secondary malignancies.
From start of radiotherapy up to 5 years post-randomization (acute: within 90 days; late: from 90 days to 5 years)

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Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University

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June 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

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December 31, 2030

Study Completion (Estimated)

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December 31, 2030

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June 15, 2026

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June 15, 2026

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June 18, 2026

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June 18, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 15, 2026

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May 1, 2026

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  • SYSKY-2026-390-02

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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