Breast cancer
MONDO:0007254A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the breast. The vast majority of cases are carcinomas arising from the breast parenchyma or the nipple. Malignant breast neoplasms occur more frequently in females than in males.
Also known as: breast tumor, breast tumour, mammary tumor, mammary tumour, breast cancer, cancer of breast, malignant breast neoplasm, malignant breast tumor
7101 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3499 tagged with Breast cancer itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Breast cancer
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Breast carcinoma 665 trials · 2,693 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Breast carcinoma by gene expression profile 0 trials · 1,791 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Invasive breast carcinoma 325 trials · 413 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast adenocarcinoma 36 trials · 279 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast carcinoma in situ 76 trials · 204 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Female breast carcinoma 138 trials Sub-types →
- Male breast carcinoma 22 trials
- Hereditary breast carcinoma 10 trials Sub-types →
- Bilateral breast carcinoma 6 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hormone-resistant breast carcinoma 5 trials
- Sporadic breast cancer 2 trials
- Ehrlich tumor carcinoma 0 trials
- Cribriform carcinoma of breast 0 trials Sub-types →
- Nipple carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Malignant breast phyllodes tumor 5 trials
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Breast sarcoma 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Breast angiosarcoma 1 trial
- Breast extraskeletal osteosarcoma 0 trials
- Breast fibrosarcoma 0 trials
- Breast leiomyosarcoma 0 trials
- Breast liposarcoma 0 trials
- Breast rhabdomyosarcoma 0 trials
- Breast synovial sarcoma 0 trials
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Breast lymphoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Malignant breast melanoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 830 trials in this tab.
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New vaccine aimed at training immune system to fight advanced breast cancer enters first human tests
Vaccine OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called ES2B-C001, with or without an immune booster (adjuvant), in 40 people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have already tried other treatments. The vaccine is designed to help the body's immune system recognize and atta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD5305, a PARP inhibitor, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Breast cancer drug ribociclib made available Long-Term in new study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the targeted cancer drug ribociclib for people with metastatic breast cancer who are already benefiting from it in a previous Novartis trial. About 134 participants will keep taking ribociclib, sometimes with other hormone therapies, while re…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets genetic weakness in advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—alpelisib (a targeted therapy) and fulvestrant (a hormone blocker)—in Japanese men and postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that has a PIK3CA mutation. The cancer must have worsened after prior…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for early breast cancer: targeted drug may cut recurrence risk
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug ribociclib to standard hormone therapy can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Over 5,000 participants are randomly assigned to re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to halt advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two experimental drugs (LEE011 and BYL719) plus a standard hormone therapy (letrozole) in about 255 women with advanced ER+ breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the triple combination can better control the cancer. Participant…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive Bone-Seeking drug paired with chemo shows promise for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a radioactive drug (radium-223) to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) helps people with advanced breast cancer that has spread to the bones. The radioactive drug targets bone tumors directly, while chemo works throughout the body. About 70 particip…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted pill combo in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding alpelisib (a targeted pill) to fulvestrant (a hormone-blocking shot) can slow cancer growth in men and postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has a PIK3CA mutation. Participants must have already tr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an oral HER2 drug boost Chemo's punch in HER2-Low breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether adding pyrotinib, an oral drug that targets HER2-family proteins, to standard chemotherapy helps shrink HER2-low, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer before surgery. The trial enrolls about 48 women with early or locally advanced disease. Every…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called CFI-400945 in 51 people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease. Participants take the drug in 28-day cycle…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can breast radiation be cut from three weeks to one?
Disease control CancelledResearchers compare two schedules of partial breast irradiation after breast-conserving surgery in women with low-risk early breast cancer. One group receives radiation daily for one week, the other for three weeks. The trial measures breast appearance three years later and track…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple drug combo aims to slow HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether adding apatinib, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth, to a CDK4/6 inhibitor and hormone therapy helps control HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. The trial enrolls women aged 18 to 75 with confirmed HR-positive, HER2-negative invasive breast cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can some breast cancer patients safely skip extra radiation?
Disease control CancelledThis trial tests whether women with advanced breast cancer (cN3) who had chemotherapy before surgery can safely skip an extra radiation dose to lymph nodes that no longer show signs of cancer. Half of the participants receive the standard extra radiation boost, while the other ha…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing the safety and best dose of a combination of three drugs—entinostat, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if this mix can help the immune system fight cancer more eff…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug chemo combo shrink BRCA breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingResearchers test whether giving mitomycin plus carboplatin before surgery helps people with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations and locally advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The trial compares this combination, followed by paclitaxel, against standard chemotherapy. About 30 adults wit…
Sponsor: N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to spare healthy breast tissue during cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two surgical approaches for breast cancer: one that removes extra tissue around the tumor (routine cavity shave margins) and one that uses a special device (Savi Scout®) to guide removal of only suspicious margins. About 204 women with early-stage breast cance…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug combo trial opens
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called OP-1250 (palazestrant) combined with other targeted therapies in people with advanced or metastatic ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The main goals are to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 190 adults will joi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining valemetostat tosylate with two different antibody-drug conjugates (T-DXd or Dato-DXd) is safe and effective for people with advanced solid tumors. About 210 adults with at least one measurable tumor will receive the drugs orally…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can spreading out radiation beat a single dose for brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether giving radiation in three smaller doses (FSRS) works better than a single large dose (SRS) for cancer that has spread to the brain. About 269 adults with lung, breast, melanoma, kidney, or gastrointestinal cancers will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to cut treatment time and side effects for breast cancer
Disease control PausedThis study tests a shorter, more focused radiation treatment (hypofractionated partial breast irradiation) for women with early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to see if targeting only the tumor site can reduce side effects and improve cosmetic outcomes compared to standard whol…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart Treatment-Resistant breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing two experimental oral drugs, PF-07220060 and PF-07104091, combined with standard hormone therapy in people with advanced breast cancer and other solid tumors. The trial has two parts: one that finds the safest dose and another that tests the combination in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Higher dose of breast cancer drug shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether a higher dose (500 mg) of the drug fulvestrant works better than the standard dose (250 mg) in postmenopausal women with a certain type of advanced breast cancer that had worsened after previous hormone therapy. The trial involved 736 participants and me…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less chemo be enough? new trial for HER2+ breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with HER2-positive stage II to IIIa breast cancer whose tumors completely disappear after initial chemotherapy and targeted therapy before surgery. The goal is to see if using fewer chemotherapy drugs after surgery can still keep the cancer from coming ba…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug enzalutamide tested for Long-Term safety in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug enzalutamide in people with prostate cancer who have already been taking it in a previous study and are still benefiting. About 900 participants will continue their current treatment and be monitored for side effects. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo of radioactive drug and chemo tackles Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new approach for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. It combines a radioactive drug (lutetium NeoB) that targets cancer cells with a standard chemotherapy pill (capecitabi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted combo shows promise in slowing advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug inavolisib to two standard treatments (palbociclib and fulvestrant) can slow cancer growth in people with a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA) in hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. About 325 parti…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new combination of drugs for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The experimental treatment includes a radioactive drug (lutetium NeoB) that targets cancer cells, plu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding immunotherapy to standard drugs fight resistant breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests three drug combinations—fulvestrant alone, fulvestrant plus palbociclib, and fulvestrant plus palbociclib plus avelumab—in 220 people with ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer that has progressed after prior CDK inhibitor therapy. The goal is to see which c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug safety check for advanced breast cancer in india
Disease control OngoingThis phase 4 study is testing the safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan, a targeted antibody-drug combination, in 100 Indian adults with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. Participants have already received at least one prior anti-HER…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs, cyclophosphamide and veliparib, in people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Up to 35 participants will rec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called tobemstomig combined with chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) against the standard combination of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy. It includes 83 people with previously untreated, PD-L1-positive, advanced triple-negative breast c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: Triple-Drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding tucatinib to standard drugs trastuzumab and capecitabine can shrink tumors in people with advanced HER2+ breast cancer who have already tried several treatments. About 66 participants will receive the three-drug combination. The main goal i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in advanced breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a two-step treatment for advanced breast cancer that cannot be cured with surgery or radiation. First, patients receive a drug called talazoparib alone, then both talazoparib and avelumab together. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, wh…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug TQB2102 takes aim at HER2-Low breast cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody-drug conjugate called TQB2102 in people with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer that has low levels of the HER2 protein. The trial enrolls about 542 adults who have not yet received chemotherapy for their advanced disease. Parti…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called disitamab vedotin in 100 adults with advanced breast cancer that has spread and is hard to treat. Participants must have tumors with HER2 protein and have had prior treatment. They receive the drug into a vein every two weeks. Researchers will check…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill help breast cancer that outsmarts two antibody drugs?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are reviewing medical records to see how well pyrotinib works and how safe it is in people with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer whose disease worsened after treatment with trastuzumab and pertuzumab. The study includes about 200 patients in China who received pyr…
Sponsor: Beijing 302 Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug access extended: pfizer study offers continued palbociclib to eligible patients
Disease control OngoingThis study provides continued access to the cancer drug palbociclib (IBRANCE) for up to 35 patients with breast or head and neck cancer who have already benefited from it in earlier Pfizer trials. Participants will keep taking their current treatment combination, which may includ…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called inavolisib in people with advanced solid tumors or breast cancer that have a specific PIK3CA gene mutation. The study aims to find a safe dose and see how well the drug works alone or with other cancer treatments. About 200 participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a drug called copanlisib to the standard two-drug therapy (fulvestrant and abemaciclib) can better control hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The study …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Landmark trial may spare thousands of women from chemo
Disease control OngoingThis large phase 3 trial studied over 10,000 women with early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer that hasn't spread to lymph nodes. It used the Oncotype DX test to assign women to hormone therapy alone or hormone therapy plus chemotherapy based on their recurrence sco…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts and smart gadget aim to boost cancer pill adherence
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a system called CONCURxP that uses a smart pill dispenser (WiseBag) and text message reminders to help people with metastatic breast cancer take their CDK4/6 inhibitor pills as prescribed. About 410 patients will be split into two groups: one gets the full system…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for High-Risk breast cancer: immunotherapy plus targeted drug tested in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the targeted therapy trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) can prevent breast cancer from returning in people with high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer. About 1,188 participants who still had cancer af…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for breast cancer patients: new drug combo may delay recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug palbociclib to standard hormone therapy can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with a specific type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). About 405 participants who had surgery for a local or regional recurrence will rec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation zaps spots to keep chemo working longer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether precisely targeted radiation (SBRT) can treat a few growing cancer spots in patients with metastatic breast cancer, allowing them to stay on their current systemic therapy instead of switching to a new drug. Researchers will also look at whether circulati…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a skin gel help fight breast cancer? early trial tests endoxifen
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a gel form of the drug endoxifen, applied to the skin, in 32 women scheduled for breast surgery. The goal is to see if the gel is safe and how much of the drug gets into breast tissue and blood. If successful, it might offer a gentler way to trea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the sequence of chemo drugs tip the scales in HER2-negative breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether giving one type of chemotherapy before another, before surgery, changes the chances of staying cancer-free in people with locally advanced HER2-negative breast cancer. Participants receive either a taxane (docetaxel or paclitaxel) first, followed …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cheap chemical could supercharge breast cancer radiation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether injecting a very dilute hydrogen peroxide solution directly into breast tumors can make standard radiotherapy more effective. Researchers are enrolling 184 adults with locally advanced or recurrent breast cancer. Participants will receive injections twice…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill cocktail aims to control Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug, vepdegestrant, combined with abemaciclib in people with advanced or metastatic ER+ breast cancer that no longer responds to prior treatments. About 37 adults will take both pills daily at home, with clinic visits every 4 weeks, to see if the comb…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lower tamoxifen dose be just as good for Low-Risk breast cancer?
Disease control PausedThis phase III trial compares low-dose tamoxifen to standard hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors) in postmenopausal women with low-risk, hormone-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. The goal is to see if the lower dose works just as well to prevent cancer from coming ba…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could shedding pounds after breast cancer keep the disease away?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether a structured weight loss program can lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence in overweight or obese women who have been treated for early-stage breast cancer. Researchers will compare women who join the program with those who do not, tracking…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation before or after breast reconstruction improve outcomes?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial studies women with breast cancer who need a mastectomy, radiation, and immediate breast reconstruction using their own abdominal tissue (DIEP flap). The goal is to compare giving radiation before surgery versus after surgery. Researchers will measure patient satisfacti…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer patients monitored for years in new safety trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called TOL2506, which suppresses ovarian function, in people with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer. It includes premenopausal women and men who already completed a previous study. Participants will take TOL2506 along…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tolmar Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a prostate cancer drug boost breast cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding enzalutamide, a drug used for prostate cancer, to the standard hormone therapy fulvestrant helps women with a certain type of breast cancer. The study includes postmenopausal women with ER+/Her2- breast cancer who will receive the treatment for abo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation replace surgery for cancer spread to lymph nodes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether radiation therapy alone can control breast cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes as well as surgery to remove those nodes. Women with stage II or III breast cancer who still have cancer in their sentinel lymph node after chemotherapy are randomly a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Keytruda aims to stop Triple-Negative breast cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (Keytruda) after standard chemotherapy can help prevent triple-negative breast cancer from coming back. Over 1,100 patients with residual cancer after chemo are randomly assigned to receive pembrolizumab or placebo. The stud…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast implant safety under review in 400 women
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 400 women for 10 years to see how safe and effective Mentor MemoryGel Ultra High Profile breast implants are for breast reconstruction after mastectomy or for revision surgery. Researchers track problems like repeat surgeries, infection, and capsular contractur…
Sponsor: Mentor Worldwide, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo-Free hope for HER2+ breast cancer patients in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether certain women with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer can be treated with a targeted drug combination (PHESGO™) without chemotherapy. Researchers use specific markers to select patients whose tumors are highly dependent on the HER2 pathway. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cow tissue make breast reconstruction safer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a new material made from cow tissue, called AXM, to support breast implants during reconstruction surgery after breast cancer removal. The goal is to see if AXM works as well as or better than synthetic mesh, with fewer complications. Women with early-stage …
Sponsor: National Research Oncology and Transplantology Center, Kazakhstan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug combo targets tumors after hormone therapy fails
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding belzutifan to fulvestrant can slow or stop the growth of a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has worsened despite hormone therapy. About 120 adults with inoperable or metastatic disease will receive either the new combination …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo targets tough breast cancer: could it be a game changer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) to a targeted therapy (olaparib) works better than olaparib alone for advanced non-HER2-positive breast cancer that has a BRCA mutation. About 81 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease are…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug aims to hit bone tumors while sparing marrow
Disease control CancelledThis early-phase trial tests a radioactive drug called tin-117m-DTPA in 24 people with prostate, breast, or lung cancer that has spread to the bones. The drug is designed to deliver low-level radiation directly to bone tumors while being gentler on the bone marrow. Researchers wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple shot replace IV drips for some cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether amivantamab, a drug that targets specific proteins on cancer cells, can be given as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung or head and neck cancers) will receive different do…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a different chemo schedule keep breast cancer from returning?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests two ways of giving chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery. One group gets the drugs doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide every two weeks, while the other gets them on a continuous schedule, and both groups then receive paclitaxel either every two weeks or weekly. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new oral drug tame advanced breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an oral drug called RGT-419B in Chinese patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative, as well as other advanced solid tumors. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Regor Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposomal drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called E7389 liposomal formulation in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study also looks at how the drug works in speci…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could one radiation session replace weeks of treatment for breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether a single, high-dose radiation treatment called stereotactic body partial breast irradiation (SB-PBI) can safely treat early-stage breast cancer after surgery. Researchers are enrolling about 30 adults with ductal carcinoma in situ or certain early…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIIT may shield breast cancer Survivors' hearts from chemo damage
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is better than moderate exercise for improving heart health in women who finished chemotherapy for breast cancer. About 158 participants will be assigned to either HIIT or moderate exercise to see which approach …
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost treatment adherence in black breast cancer survivors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program to help Black women with breast cancer stick to their prescribed treatments, like chemotherapy or hormone therapy. Researchers will compare the program to standard care in 250 women recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene fusions in multiple cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug entrectinib in over 500 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (NTRK, ROS1, or ALK fusions). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants have various cancer types, including lu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug Z-Endoxifen shows promise in early breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested a drug called Z-endoxifen in 62 people with a type of breast cancer that has spread or come back. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Z-endoxifen works by blocking estrogen, which some breast cancers need to grow.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in Late-Stage breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing an experimental drug called Dato-DXd against standard chemotherapy in 732 people with advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Participants have already tried one or two prior chemotherapies. The study aims to see if Dato-DXd can slow cance…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a drug called RYZ101 in people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+, HER2-) that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug delivers radiation directly to cancer cells that have a certain marker (SSTR). The goal is to see if it …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: RayzeBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo tackles Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests two drugs, palbociclib and avelumab, together for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (AR+ triple negative). The main goals are to find the safest doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 45 participants will take pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter, oral combo tame early HER2-Positive breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether combining the targeted drug trastuzumab with either oral chemotherapy or hormone therapy can effectively treat stage I HER2-positive breast cancer. The study includes women aged 18-70 with small, lymph-node-negative tumors, divided into two groups ba…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug ruxolitinib keeps flowing to stable patients in rollover trial
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the cancer drug ruxolitinib (sometimes combined with other therapies) for people with pancreatic, colorectal, breast, or lung cancer who were already benefiting and stable in a prior Incyte-sponsored trial. Only 10 participants are enrolled, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill keep HER2-Positive breast cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether the drug pyrotinib can further reduce the risk of breast cancer returning in women with HER2-positive early or locally advanced breast cancer who have already completed standard treatment with trastuzumab. Participants will be randomly assi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted pill plus hormone therapy shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—capivasertib (a pill that targets cancer cell growth) and fulvestrant (an injection that blocks estrogen)—in 258 Chinese patients with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that has worsened after hormone therapy. The study focu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stall advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug capivasertib to standard hormone therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors can delay cancer growth in people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 895 adults whose cancer has not resp…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a softer chemo regimen spare older breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial is testing whether a lower-toxicity chemotherapy combination can be a feasible option for adults aged 70 and older with HER2-negative breast cancer. The study aims to see how well older patients tolerate the treatment and whether they can complete the planned cou…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: OP-1250 faces off against standard care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called OP-1250 (palazestrant) against the usual treatments (fulvestrant or an aromatase inhibitor) in people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+, HER2-). The goal is to see if OP-1250 can slow cancer growth better than standard care. The…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a High-Fiber diet shield the gut during breast cancer therapy?
Disease control CancelledThis trial tests whether personalized nutrition counseling to increase fiber intake can help preserve the diversity of gut microbes in people undergoing treatment for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either coaching from a r…
Sponsor: Scripps Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug shows promise against brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan in about 500 people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, some of whom also have brain metastases. The goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and how long it keeps the cancer from growing. Participants receive the dru…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new daily pill called camizestrant against standard hormone therapies (like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors) in 5,500 people with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer who have a moderate-to-high risk of the cancer returning. Participants take the drug f…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug outperform chemotherapy for a common breast cancer subtype?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether an experimental drug called SHR-A1811 can slow the growth of HER2-low breast cancer that has returned or spread, compared to standard chemotherapy chosen by the doctor. The study enrolls about 551 adults whose tumors have low levels of HER2, a protei…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a walking routine alter cancer biomarkers? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study explores whether regular aerobic exercise, specifically walking about 300 minutes per week, can change certain biomarkers in the blood that are linked to cancer risk. Participants are adults who have completed all cancer therapy and have either clonal hematopoiesis (a …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a heart drug mend damage from breast cancer therapy?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding vericiguat to standard heart failure care can improve heart function in people with breast cancer who developed heart problems after cancer treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either vericiguat plus usual care or usual care…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test identifies relapse risk; targeted drug shows promise
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study has two parts. First, it screens people with HR+ HER2-low metastatic breast cancer who are on standard CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy to find those with lingering tumor DNA in their blood—a sign of high relapse risk. Then, those high-risk patients receive the drug trastuzuma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets hard-to-treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) combined with other anti-cancer medicines in people with metastatic HER2-low breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. About 138 adults with…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug keep High-Risk breast cancer from returning?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether adding the drug everolimus to standard hormone therapy can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in women with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who are at high risk of relapse. Participants have already completed at least one …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug cocktail tame a tough breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether combining four drugs—anastrozole, palbociclib, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab—can safely and effectively treat HR-positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer as a first-line therapy. The study involves people who have not received prior systemic tr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new implant rebuild the breast right after lumpectomy?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new breast implant called REGENERA in women aged 40–70 who are having a lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer. The implant is placed during the same surgery to fill the gap left by the removed tumor. The study aims to see if the implant is safe and whether s…
Sponsor: Tensive SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called PMD-026 in people with metastatic breast cancer that has spread and is no longer curable. The drug targets a protein called RSK2 found in some tumors. The trial will check safety and how well the drug works alone or with another h…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Phoenix Molecular Designs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may shield blood vessels from chemotherapy damage, study suggests
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a 16-20 week exercise and coaching program can reduce inflammation and protect blood vessel health in Black and White women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Researchers will measure fitness, blood vessel function, and quality of life. The goa…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a targeted therapy), and bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth)—in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, breast, lung, and gastric cancers. The goal is to see…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could keep BRCA breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug olaparib can help prevent breast cancer from returning in people with inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations who have already completed surgery and chemotherapy. About 1,800 participants with high-risk, HER2-negative breast cancer will receive either…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to protect cancer Patients' hearts during treatment
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a special program called Primary Care Connect (PC2) helps cancer survivors who also have conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol keep their heart risks under control during cancer treatment. About 266 adults with early-stage …
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple threat: new combo aims to tackle breast cancer brain metastases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a three-part approach for people with breast cancer that has spread to the brain. First, they receive focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) along with a drug called olaparib, which may make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation. After that, they get an…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Colette Shen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot hidden breast cancer early and guide Life-Saving treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with a high-risk type of breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) who have finished initial treatment but still face a chance of the cancer coming back. Researchers will use a simple blood test to look for tiny bits of tumor DNA. If found, participants will be randomly …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Criterium, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo wipe out breast cancer before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) alone or combined with durvalumab (an immunotherapy) before surgery can eliminate or shrink tumors in people with BRCA-mutated, HER2-negative early breast cancer. Participants receive one of the two treatments for 4–6 mo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug combo targets resistant tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, capivasertib and fulvestrant, in 101 people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor. The goal is to see how long it takes before the next cancer t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PI3K mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called OKI-219 in people with advanced solid tumors or breast cancer that have a specific PI3K gene mutation. The drug is designed to block the mutant protein and slow cancer growth. Up to 200 participants will receive OKI-219 alone or comb…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: OnKure, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oral chemotherapy pill tested for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well oral vinorelbine, a chemotherapy pill, works in women with advanced breast cancer. It includes women who have already taken the drug or are starting it now. Researchers track how long the cancer stays under control and how patients feel during treatme…
Sponsor: Pierre Fabre Medicament • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial tests cutting unnecessary radiation for Low-Risk breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is for women with a low-risk type of breast cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes or is T3N0. It compares standard care (which includes radiation to the lymph node area) against skipping that extra radiation. The goal is to see if avoiding regional radiation wor…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope: drug combo aims to stop brain tumors in breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug tucatinib to standard therapy (trastuzumab/pertuzumab or T-DM1) can prevent new or worsening brain metastases in people with advanced HER2+ breast cancer. About 48 participants who have stable disease elsewhere but a new brain tumor will r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Carey Anders, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Magnetic seeds vs. radioactive tracers: which better guides breast tumor removal?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two modern, wire-free methods for locating non-palpable breast lesions before surgery: radioguided occult lesion localization (ROLL) using a radioactive tracer, and magnetic seed localization. The goal is to see which technique more reliably achieves clear sur…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New oral drug aims to tackle Hormone-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, imlunestrant, in people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), as well as certain other cancers like endometrial cancer. The drug is given alone or combined with other anticancer therapies. The ma…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced tumors in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IPH5301, which targets a protein called CD73 on cancer cells. The study involves 27 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. In the first part, IPH5301 is given alone to find a safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Radiation-Free path for Low-Risk breast cancer? new study tests safety
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether women over 55 with a specific low-risk type of breast cancer (luminal A) can avoid radiation after lumpectomy. Instead, they take hormone-blocking pills for 5 years. Researchers are tracking 500 women for 10 years to see how many have the cancer come…
Sponsor: Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs (niraparib and dostarlimab) with radiation therapy is safe and effective for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer that has not responded to immunotherapy or is PD-L1 negative. About 32 adults with this aggressive cancer…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can sound waves and a tiny dose of chemo train the body to fight breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether focused ultrasound (sound waves aimed at tumors) combined with a low dose of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine can boost the immune system's ability to fight early breast cancer. About 32 participants will receive either ultrasound, low-d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Patrick Dillon, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could adding palbociclib to hormone therapy prevent breast cancer return?
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether adding the drug palbociclib for two years to standard hormone therapy (taken for at least five years) helps prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with early-stage HR+/HER2- breast cancer. About 5,800 participants with stage II or III cancer to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance Foundation Trials, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an oral targeted drug called anlotinib to standard chemotherapy can better clear cancer from the breast and lymph nodes before surgery in people with early-stage HER2-negative breast cancer. The study enrolled 31 high-risk patients. The mai…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Lifeline for cancer patients: continued access to promising drug olaparib
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with the drug olaparib to people with ovarian or breast cancer who have already seen benefits from it in a previous study. The goal is to keep providing the drug safely while monitoring for any serious side effects. About 185 participants wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug cocktails aim to stall metastatic breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called elacestrant combined with other medicines in people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-). The goal is to find safe doses and see if these combinations can slow down cancer growth. About 435 adults with metastatic breast cancer wi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Zapping just a few spots: new hope for patients with worsening metastatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using highly focused radiation (SBRT) on a limited number of growing cancer spots can help control the disease in patients with metastatic breast or genito-urinary cancers. Instead of switching to a new drug when some tumors start growing, doctors will ta…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for aggressive breast cancer: personalized therapy shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether personalized therapy can improve survival for people with high-risk BRCA1-like breast cancer. Participants receive either standard chemotherapy or a more intense regimen with stem cell rescue. The study aims to find a better way to treat this ag…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can simple tools help cancer survivors live healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study explores letrozole's effects on breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug letrozole in postmenopausal women with early-stage ER+ breast cancer. Participants take letrozole for 4 to 24 weeks before surgery to see how the tumor changes and to check if they take the medication as prescribed. The goal is to improve treatment for t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study tests simple strategy to stop breast cancer arm swelling for good
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether closely monitoring arm swelling after breast cancer surgery and treating it early with a compression sleeve can prevent long-term lymphedema. 250 women who had many lymph nodes removed will be randomly assigned to either the monitoring program or usual ca…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for stage IV breast cancer: adding surgery or radiation to targeted therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding surgery or radiation to a standard drug combination (palbociclib plus letrozole) can help people with newly diagnosed stage IV ER+/HER2- breast cancer live longer. About 200 women with cancer that has spread beyond the breast will receive the dr…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug (PF-07220060) plus letrozole against standard treatments for people with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer who haven't had prior therapy for advanced disease. About 1,035 adults will be randomly assigned to either the new …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to boost breast cancer treatment adherence
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a web application can help breast cancer patients take their hormone therapy as prescribed. About 438 patients starting hormone therapy will either use the app or receive standard care. The goal is to see if the app improves medication adherence and quali…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a pill replace chemo for some breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of ribociclib (Kisqali) and letrozole can safely replace chemotherapy for people with high-risk ER+/HER2- breast cancer. About 1100 participants will first receive the drug combo before surgery. If their tumor shows a low risk o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for aggressive breast cancer: drug combo aims to wipe out tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can completely eliminate tumors in people with localized triple-negative breast cancer. About 51 women with early-stage, untreated disease will receive the combination, then…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a pill replace chemo for older breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a targeted therapy called palbociclib, taken for 2 years alongside standard hormone therapy, can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in older patients with high-risk ER+/HER2- early breast cancer. The goal is to offer an effective alternative t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Heart-Smart cancer care: team approach tested in breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether extra care from a team of heart doctors, dietitians, exercise therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists can reduce side effects in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to either the team interv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a pill replace chemo for some breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a combination of ribociclib (a targeted pill) and hormone therapy works better than standard chemotherapy for women with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). About 1,684 women with intermediate-risk disease are taking part. The goal is to see whic…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: West German Study Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could skipping axillary surgery be safe for early breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether women with early breast cancer (tumors smaller than 5 cm) and no signs of cancer in the lymph nodes can safely avoid axillary surgery. About 800 women will be randomly assigned to either have a sentinel lymph node biopsy or no surgery at all. The goal …
Sponsor: University of Campinas, Brazil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer patients with brain tumors: targeted drug shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab-deruxtecan (T-DXd) in 28 people with HER2-low breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink brain tumors. Participants receive the drug intravenously, and doctors monitor tumor response using brain…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could two weeks of radiation be enough for breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a standard 3-week radiation course to an experimental 2-week course for women with early-stage breast cancer. About 400 participants who had lumpectomy will receive whole breast radiation plus an extra boost to the tumor site. The study checks if the s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New pill shows promise for advanced breast cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests the drug elacestrant in 61 people with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who have not previously used CDK4/6 inhibitors. Participants take a daily pill for about 6 months. The study aims to see if the drug can delay cancer…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New daily radiation regimen aims to cut treatment time for breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a modified radiation schedule for women aged 50 and older with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. Instead of the standard every-other-day treatment over 10 days, participants receive five daily radiation sessions with a slightly lower dose each day. The goal is…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could one radiation dose be enough for early breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a single, focused radiation treatment works as well as five treatments for people with low-risk stage 0 or I breast cancer after a lumpectomy. About 134 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one or five doses of radiation to the tumor a…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Breast cancer study tests best order for chemo and hormone pills
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares giving hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors) at the same time as chemotherapy versus after chemotherapy in 1000 postmenopausal women with early breast cancer. The goal is to see which timing better prevents the cancer from coming back over 15 years. P…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Genoa, Italy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two drugs, alpelisib and sacituzumab govitecan, together in people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread or come back. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 18 adults are taking part in this stu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could skipping axillary surgery be safe for early breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two approaches for women with early-stage invasive breast cancer undergoing breast-conserving surgery: no axillary surgery versus sentinel lymph node biopsy. The goal is to see if avoiding axillary surgery leads to the same cancer outcomes while reducing compl…
Sponsor: University of Rostock • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could less surgery be just as effective for breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether a less extensive lymph node surgery (tailored axillary surgery) followed by radiotherapy works as well as the standard full lymph node removal in women with breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. The study involves 1,500 participants …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stall breast cancer growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding capivasertib to standard fulvestrant therapy can slow cancer growth in people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. About 818 participants whose cancer worsened after hormone therapy will receive either the combination or a placebo plus fu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Immune cell levels may guide breast cancer treatment in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the number of immune cells in and around a triple-negative breast cancer tumor can help doctors personalize chemotherapy and immunotherapy. About 139 women with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer will receive standard chemotherapy drugs plu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New breast reconstruction material shows promise in clinical trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at a new material called SC Derm, used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer. It compares how well this material works and its safety against other similar products. About 120 women aged 20 to 69 who are having a mastectomy and immediate imp…
Sponsor: DOF Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a Chemo-Free cocktail beat early breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of targeted cancer drugs (trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and T-DM1) can effectively treat HER2-positive early breast cancer without traditional chemotherapy. About 393 patients will receive these drugs as a subcutaneous injection, wit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a Nurse-Led program transform Women's health in hong kong?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a nurse-led health program for women aged 45 to 64 in Hong Kong. The program uses a 5-step approach (ask, advice, assess, assist, arrange) to help women manage conditions like high blood pressure, anxiety, and menopause symptoms. Researchers will compare the prog…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New pill could keep High-Risk breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding the targeted drug abemaciclib to standard hormone therapy helps prevent breast cancer from returning in people with high-risk, early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. Over 5,600 pa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to two standard targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) can shrink tumors more effectively in people with HER2-enriched breast cancer. The study involves 51 participants and measures how many have no or…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: immune cocktails enter trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining immunotherapy (avelumab) with other drugs can shrink tumors in people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has spread or come back. About 145 participants will receive one of several drug combinations, including avelumab plus…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Laura Huppert, MD, BA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Elderly breast cancer study pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to test the safety and effectiveness of combining the drug ribociclib with hormone therapy and radiation for women aged 70 and older with a certain type of breast cancer. The goal was to control the disease without surgery. However, the study was withdrawn before…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to slow advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug ipatasertib to standard hormone therapy and targeted drugs can help people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) live longer without their cancer growing. It includes 57 participants whose cancer did not re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to slow advanced breast cancer growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug ipatasertib to standard hormone therapy (fulvestrant) can slow the growth of advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The study enrolls 250 postmenopausal women whose cancer worsened after initial treatment w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can pressurized oxygen stop breast cancer lung spread?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis small study is testing whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help control the growth of breast cancer that has spread to the lungs. Ten women with advanced breast cancer and lung metastases will receive standard cancer treatment plus HBOT sessions. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Jinan Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo shot aims to stop early breast cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) given as a single shot under the skin, along with standard hormone therapy, can prevent cancer from returning after surgery in people with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for young breast cancer patients: freezing eggs before chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at a way to help women under 40 with breast cancer keep their ability to have children after chemotherapy. Before starting chemo, participants receive hormone injections and tamoxifen to stimulate their ovaries, then eggs or embryos are frozen. The goal is to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Cheaper generic breast cancer drug put to the test
Disease control OngoingThis study compares the brand-name drug Ibrance (palbociclib) with a local generic version in 100 Iraqi women with stage IV hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if the generic works just as well and is as safe as the brand. Patients take the …
Sponsor: Al-Mustansiriyah University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a pill replace IV chemo for breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares an oral version of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel (Liporaxel) with the standard IV version (Taxol) in 549 people with recurrent or metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if the pill works as well or better at controlling the disease and i…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Fertility hope: egg freezing before breast cancer chemo tested in new study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether ovarian stimulation and egg or embryo freezing is safe and doable for young women (ages 18–38) with early breast cancer who are about to start chemotherapy. The goal is to help preserve their fertility. Researchers will track how many eggs are collecte…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could targeted radiation delay cancer spread in breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a highly focused type of radiation called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) can delay cancer progression in women with metastatic breast cancer who are starting their first treatment. About 154 participants will receive either standard therapy al…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink breast tumors before surgery
Disease control By invitation onlyThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug dalpiciclib to standard hormone therapy (letrozole) before surgery can improve outcomes for women with HR+/HER2- early-stage breast cancer. The study enrolls 100 women aged 18-70 whose tumors have a high genetic risk …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New pill could offer hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing an experimental oral drug called ARV-471 against a standard injectable drug, fulvestrant, in people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-). The study includes 624 participants whose cancer has worsened after prior hormone-based trea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink breast tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining hormone therapy, a targeted drug (palbociclib), and an immunotherapy (avelumab) can shrink early-stage, hormone-positive breast tumors before surgery. About 33 women with stage II-III breast cancer will receive the treatment for about 4 months, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a pill combo replace chemo for some breast cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding ribociclib to letrozole before surgery helps more women with ER-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer achieve a low-risk score (PEPI 0) compared to letrozole alone. About 121 postmenopausal women with stage II or III breast cancer wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Qamar Khan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New pill combo could replace chemo for some breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of two pills (letrozole and abemaciclib) works as well as standard chemotherapy before surgery in women with a common type of early breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative) that is at high or intermediate risk of coming back. About 200 wom…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough breast cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug (MEN1611) combined with chemotherapy (eribulin) for people with advanced breast cancer that has specific genetic changes (PIK3CA/PTEN). The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 14 participants will receiv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Radiation boost may supercharge immunotherapy in breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a single, focused dose of radiation before surgery can make the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab work better in people with early-stage breast cancer. About 27 participants will receive both treatments, then have surgery to see if the t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the targeted drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) works better than standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer called HER2-low, hormone receptor positive. The study includes 866 participants whose cancer ha…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New immune cell combo targets hard-to-treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for women with metastatic breast cancer that has spread. It combines specially trained immune cells (HER2 BATs) that attack cancer cells with a drug called pembrolizumab that helps the immune system work better. The goal is to find a safe dose and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a gentler chemo cocktail beat breast cancer with fewer side effects?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing a less intense chemotherapy regimen for people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. The experimental treatment combines paclitaxel with two targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab), skipping the harsher anthracycline drugs. Researchers w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Robotic arms take on breast cancer surgery: a new hope for nipple preservation?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a robotic surgical system (da Vinci SP) to traditional open surgery for nipple-sparing mastectomy in women with early-stage breast cancer. The trial involves 204 participants and will measure safety, cancer recurrence, and patient satisfaction. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Radiation before chemo: a new strategy to fight High-Risk breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a small dose of targeted radiation to a part of the breast tumor before standard chemotherapy can help the immune system fight the cancer more effectively. The study includes 40 people with high-risk or locally advanced breast cancer. After ra…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer survivors manage other health problems
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way for cancer doctors and primary care doctors to work together to help cancer survivors manage other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 800 adults with certain cancers and at least one of these conditions will …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug trial pulled before starting
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to see if the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan worked better than standard CDK4/6 inhibitors for people with a specific advanced breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-low, non-luminal A). It was designed for adults with metastatic disease. However, the trial was withdrawn …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Danish Breast Cancer Cooperative Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New breast cancer pill combo shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new experimental drug, vepdegestrant, combined with palbociclib against the standard treatment (letrozole plus palbociclib) for people with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer that has not been treated before. The study aims to see if the new combination w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Hope for motherhood: study tests pausing breast cancer meds for pregnancy
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether young women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer can temporarily stop their hormone therapy to try to get pregnant without raising their risk of cancer coming back. It involves 518 women aged 18 to 42 who have already been on hormone thera…
Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to control advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new drug called gedatolisib combined with fulvestrant, with or without palbociclib, in about 700 people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that has worsened after prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can slow cancer growth bet…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Celcuity Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Could a drug combo keep High-Risk breast cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding the drug everolimus to standard hormone therapy helps prevent breast cancer from returning in nearly 2,000 patients with high-risk, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Participants received either hormone therapy plus e…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Extra radiation boost may cut recurrence risk in early breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at women with a very early form of breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). After surgery to remove the cancer, all women get radiation to the whole breast. Half also get an extra, stronger dose of radiation right where the cancer was. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New pill combo shows promise in slowing advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug abemaciclib to standard hormone therapies (anastrozole, letrozole, or fulvestrant) can help slow cancer growth in postmenopausal women with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-). About 463 women participated, and the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Promising new combo for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug abemaciclib, either alone or with tamoxifen, in 234 women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-). The goal is to see if these treatments can slow cancer growth in patients whose disease has progressed after prior therapies. P…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Exercise during chemo may boost tumor shrinkage in breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised exercise program (a mix of high-intensity cycling and strength training) done three times a week during chemotherapy can help shrink breast tumors and improve how much chemo patients can tolerate. About 100 women with breast cancer will be ra…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in slowing breast cancer growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding abemaciclib to standard hormone therapy (anastrozole or letrozole) can slow cancer growth in postmenopausal women with HR+ HER2- breast cancer that has spread or returned. About 493 women participated, receiving either the drug combination …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Radioactive seeds zap breast cancer in one shot
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer. After a lumpectomy, tiny radioactive seeds are placed directly into the breast to kill any remaining cancer cells. The goal is to see if this method is safe, works well, and costs less than standard da…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Radiation-Free path for Low-Risk breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether women aged 50 and older with a very low-risk type of early breast cancer (called DCIS) can avoid radiation therapy after having breast-conserving surgery. The goal is to see if the cancer stays away without radiation, reducing unnecessary treatment and…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiation technique tested for breast cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of radiation therapy for women with early-stage breast cancer after lumpectomy. One group receives standard CT-guided radiation, while the other receives a newer MRI-guided approach. The goal is to see if MRI-guided radiation works just as well at pr…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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One-Week radiation shows promise for breast cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-week radiation therapy for breast cancer patients who need treatment to the chest or breast and nearby lymph nodes. About 197 participants will receive this shorter radiation course and be followed for 5 years to check for side effects, cancer return, and q…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug combo may keep breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug abemaciclib to standard hormone therapy can lower the chance of breast cancer returning in postmenopausal women with a high-risk type. About 123 participants will receive either hormone therapy alone or with abemaciclib for up to 2…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New injection aims to halt ovarian function in breast cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests a 3-month injection (TOL2506) to temporarily stop ovarian function in premenopausal women with HR+, HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if it works well with hormone therapy (tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors) to control the cancer. About 250 …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tolmar Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Biosimilar breast cancer drug tested in everyday clinics
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 170 women with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer who are receiving the biosimilar drug Zedora after surgery. Researchers want to see how well it prevents the cancer from coming back and how safe it is in real-world settings, where patients may have other health i…
Sponsor: Libbs Farmacêutica LTDA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Cancer DNA blood test study halted before it began
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to see if the drug capivasertib could clear cancer DNA from the blood of women with ER-positive breast cancer who had finished initial treatment. The goal was to prevent the cancer from coming back or spreading. However, the study was withdrawn before any partici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the drug ribociclib (Kisqali) to standard hormone therapy can improve outcomes for people with early-stage ER-positive breast cancer. The study involves 120 participants and focuses on clearing cancer DNA from the blood. The goal is to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New study tests better way to reconstruct breasts after cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two surgical flap techniques—Grisotti flap and reverse mirror Grisotti flap—for women with early-stage breast cancer in the central part of the breast. The study includes 106 women aged 25-70 with tumors up to 5 cm near the nipple. The main goal is to see whic…
Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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No-Surgery breast cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a high-dose, precise radiation therapy called SBRT for people with breast cancer who cannot undergo surgery. Fifteen participants will receive five radiation treatments and be followed for five years to check for side effects and tumor response. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: Stony Brook University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the safety and effectiveness of combining trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) with other cancer drugs for people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. About 245 participants will receive different drug combinations to find the best doses and see if the tum…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination of two drugs (Debio 0123 and sacituzumab govitecan) in people with advanced breast cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 76 adults with triple-n…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Targeted radiation may extend life for patients with limited bone metastases
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding a high-precision type of radiation called SBRT to usual cancer treatments (like hormone therapy or chemo) can delay cancer growth in people with breast, lung, or prostate cancer that has spread to 1 to 5 bones. About 168 adults aged 18-75 with g…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New study tests which chemo combo works best for common breast cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two chemotherapy regimens for women with non-triple negative breast cancer after surgery. One group gets epirubicin plus cyclophosphamide followed by docetaxel (EC-T), the other gets paclitaxel plus carboplatin (PCb). The study includes 1560 participan…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a white blood cell booster help shrink breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding pegfilgrastim (a drug that increases white blood cells) to standard chemotherapy and trastuzumab can help the immune system better attack HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. About 90 women with early-stage, operable breast cancer will ta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard therapy in HER2+ breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a newer drug, margetuximab, combined with chemotherapy, works better than the standard trastuzumab combination for HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. The study includes 174 people with stage II or III disease who have a specific genetic v…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could a targeted pill keep High-Risk breast cancer at bay?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial studies whether adding the drug abemaciclib (Verzenios) to standard hormone therapy helps prevent breast cancer from coming back in 1,260 women with high-risk, HR+/HER2- early breast cancer. Participants have already completed initial treatments like surgery or…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: West German Study Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Heat zap after lumpectomy may cut breast cancer return and second surgeries
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether applying radiofrequency ablation (a heat treatment) to the area where a breast tumor was removed can kill any leftover cancer cells and reduce the need for a second surgery. It involves 104 women aged 50 and older with early-stage breast cancer. The goal …
Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New mapping technique aims to prevent arm swelling after breast cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a technique called axillary reverse mapping during breast cancer surgery. Doctors inject a radioactive tracer and blue dye to map the arm's lymph drainage, hoping to avoid damaging those vessels and reduce the risk of lymphedema (arm swelling). The study involves…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Biosimilar breast cancer drug trial pulled before it started
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test whether a biosimilar version of pertuzumab (EG1206A) works as well as the original drug (Perjeta) in people with HER2-positive, hormone receptor-negative early breast cancer. Participants would have received either the biosimilar or the original dr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EirGenix, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug shows promise in slowing advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether the drug sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) can help people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) live longer without their cancer growing. About 654 participants will receive either the new drug or one of three standard chemother…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New coated mesh aims to stop implants from poking through skin
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a polyester mesh coated with fluoropolymer can reduce complications after breast reconstruction in women with breast cancer. One hundred women will receive either standard reconstruction or reconstruction with the coated mesh. The main goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: Saint Petersburg State University, Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can imaging cut chemo for breast cancer? new trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether doctors can safely reduce the amount of chemotherapy given to people with HER2-positive breast cancer by using imaging scans to guide treatment. The study involves 462 participants with stage II or III disease who receive a combination of dru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Borstkanker Onderzoek Groep • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:53 UTC
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Could some breast cancer patients skip radiation? major trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether women aged 50 and older with a specific low-risk type of early breast cancer (luminal A) can safely skip radiation therapy after surgery. About 1,167 participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard radiation plus hormone therapy or just h…
Sponsor: Breast Cancer Trials, Australia and New Zealand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:54 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets hard-to-treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—atezolizumab, trastuzumab, and vinorelbine—in people with HER2-positive advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has already been treated with trastuzumab and other anti-HER2 therapies. The study focuses on patients whos…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Targeted combo aims to replace chemo in HER2+ breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of targeted drugs (trastuzumab, alpelisib, and possibly fulvestrant) can work better than standard chemotherapy for people with a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA) in HER2+ advanced breast cancer. The study enrolled 27 participants …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:03 UTC
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PET scans may guide breast cancer treatment before surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer (FDG) can predict how well HER2-positive breast cancer responds to standard chemotherapy before surgery. About 235 patients with stage II-III HER2+ breast cancer will get the scan early in treatment…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans could spot hidden cancer spread in breast patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether regular MRI scans of the brain can find cancer that has spread from the breast to the brain, even before symptoms appear. It involves 214 people with metastatic or inflammatory breast cancer. The goal is to see if early detection through screening im…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may slash unnecessary breast biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can accurately classify breast microcalcifications seen on mammograms as benign or malignant. Microcalcifications are common and often prompt a biopsy, but only a few turn out to be cancer. The researchers will also explore combini…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new imaging agent light up breast cancer tumors?
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis early-stage trial is testing whether a new radioactive imaging agent, called [99mTc]Tc-DARPinEc1-G3C, can safely and effectively visualize breast cancer tumors using SPECT/CT imaging. The study involves about 10 people with primary triple-negative or luminal breast cancer. P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can new tracers make many cancers light up on scans?
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial explores whether two experimental PET/CT tracers, 68Ga-FAPI-46 and 68Ga-PSMA-11, can accurately highlight various non-prostate cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic tumors. Participants scheduled for surgery will receive the tracers before their s…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D breast imaging spot more dangerous cancers than standard mammograms?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether tomosynthesis (a 3D X-ray technique) combined with synthetic 2D images can reduce the number of advanced and interval breast cancers compared to standard digital mammography. Over 10,000 women scheduled for routine screening will be randomly assigned to o…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a safer, No-Needle MRI replace Dye-Based breast scans?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a special MRI that does not require a contrast dye injection can accurately detect breast cancer or other breast diseases. Over 1,000 women at risk or with suspected breast issues will receive the new MRI alongside standard care. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Perspectum • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Handheld ultrasound + AI could bring breast cancer screening to remote areas
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a low-cost, portable ultrasound device (POCUS) combined with artificial intelligence to detect breast cancer in women with suspicious symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach works as well as standard imaging, especially in places where expensive equipment i…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New mammogram technique could spot breast cancer earlier in survivors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) finds breast cancer more accurately than standard mammography in women who have already had breast cancer. About 1,647 women ages 30-85 will get both types of mammograms to compare detection rates and false alarms. The …
Sponsor: Wendie Berg • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Blood test could spare thousands from unnecessary breast cancer scares
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether a simple blood test can help rule out breast cancer in women who had a suspicious mammogram. About 75% of women called back for extra testing turn out to be fine, but they still go through stressful and unnecessary procedures. The goal is to use bloo…
Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a smart bra help spot breast cancer early?
Diagnosis OngoingThis pilot study tests a smart bra that measures skin temperature to find breast abnormalities, including cancer. About 70 women with or without breast cancer will wear the device to see how well it detects tumors. If it works, it could offer a simple, portable screening option.
Sponsor: Hopital Nord Franche-Comte • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Radioactive tracer could reveal breast Cancer's inner workings
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new radioactive tracer called [18F]ISO-1 in PET scans for people with breast cancer. The tracer targets sigma-2 receptors, which are linked to how fast cancer cells multiply. Researchers want to see if the scan can measure tumor growth rates and hel…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Glowing dye could replace radioactive tracers in breast cancer surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can replace the current radioactive tracer (technetium) for finding sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer patients. About 493 women with early-stage breast cancer will take part. Surgeons will first use the…
Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New ultrasound tech aims to sharpen breast cancer detection
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study tests advanced ultrasound signal processing to make breast images clearer. Researchers will compare new beamforming methods to standard ultrasound in 252 women with breast findings like cysts or microcalcifications. The goal is to better see important features and tell…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New hope: natural compound may stop chemo nerve pain
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a natural substance called GM1 to see if it can prevent nerve damage (pain, numbness, tingling) caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in people with metastatic breast cancer. About 98 participants will receive either GM1 or a placebo alongside their chemo. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive trial tests if 3D mammograms beat 2D for breast cancer detection
Prevention OngoingThis phase 3 trial is comparing two types of mammograms—standard 2D digital mammography and newer 3D tomosynthesis—to see which is better at finding advanced breast cancers early. Over 108,000 women are taking part, and researchers will track cancer diagnoses over 4.5 years. The …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sweat session rewrite breast cancer risk?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether different amounts of progressive aerobic exercise can reduce risk factors for breast cancer in women who are at high risk. Participants will follow an exercise program, and researchers will measure changes in exercise capacity, body composition, and gene …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bollywood dance and fitness trackers: a new weapon against breast cancer?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a 6-month program combining Bollywood-style dance classes and a fitness tracker can increase physical activity and improve metabolic health in South Asian Indian immigrant women aged 40-65 who are not very active. The goal is to see if this culturally tai…
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app could help breast cancer survivors avoid painful arm swelling
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile application can help breast cancer survivors prevent lymphedema, a common and often permanent swelling of the arm after surgery. Participants who had breast cancer surgery at least one month ago will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive…
Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online nurse program aims to boost breast cancer screening in High-Risk women
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a web-based nurse navigator program designed to encourage breast cancer screening (mammograms, breast self-exams, and clinical exams) in women at high risk for breast cancer. 104 women aged 30-70 who haven't had a mammogram in the last year are participating. The…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New surgical trick may stop arm swelling in breast cancer patients
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a special surgical technique called Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM) can prevent lymphedema (arm swelling) in breast cancer patients who need lymph node removal. The ARM technique aims to preserve the arm's lymph drainage during surgery. 100 patients will b…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could a bone drug make dense breasts less Cancer-Prone?
Prevention OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether denosumab, a drug that blocks RANKL signaling, can reduce mammographic breast density in premenopausal women with dense breasts. Dense breasts are a known risk factor for breast cancer. The study involves 210 women who will receive either denosuma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Simple glove trick may shield breast cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether wearing two layers of surgical gloves during paclitaxel chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage in the hands. About 104 breast cancer patients will be randomly assigned to wear the gloves or not. Researchers will compare changes in nerve pain and function b…
Sponsor: Young-Joon Kang • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Low-Dose tamoxifen may shield radiation survivors from breast cancer
Prevention OngoingThis phase IIB trial tests whether a low dose of tamoxifen (a hormone-blocking drug) can reduce breast cancer risk in people who received chest radiation therapy before age 40. The study involves 84 survivors and measures changes in breast density as a risk indicator. If successf…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New gel could shield breast cancer patients from radiation burns
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a skin gel called GR1014-CG to see if it can prevent or reduce skin irritation caused by radiation therapy after breast cancer surgery. About 273 women will apply the gel before each radiation session for five days. The goal is to find a safe way to protect the s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Graegis Pharmaceuticals Ltd • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Massage may ease chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether massage therapy can reduce nerve problems like pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in people with breast or digestive system cancers. About 90 participants will receive massage sessions to see if it improves symptoms and quality of life…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness may lift mood in older black breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study aims to develop and test a shortened version of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to improve mood in older African American/Black women who have had breast cancer and now have mild to moderate depression. About 23 participants will attend group sessions and re…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Picture this: simple photo tool may ease anxiety for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding a photo guide to standard counseling helps reduce anxiety and depression in women with early-stage breast cancer who are about to start radiation therapy. About 62 participants will either receive standard verbal counseling alone or with a pictoria…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads your social media to boost breast cancer mental health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an AI system that analyzes social media posts can improve quality of life for breast cancer patients. 440 women will either use the AI system plus usual care or just usual care for 6 months. The goal is to see if personalized emotional support reduces anx…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hypnosis may replace anesthesia for some breast cancer surgeries
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether hypnosis can help women with early-stage breast cancer relax during surgery, possibly reducing the need for general anesthesia. About 50 women will try hypnosedation, a technique that uses words and images to keep them calm and awake while numb. The go…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual stress program help working spouses care for cancer patients without burning out?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a virtual stress-management program for people who care for a spouse or partner with a solid tumor cancer while also holding a job. The program teaches skills such as paced respiration, relaxation, and coping with work and caregiving demands across eight s…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness and movement: new program aims to ease fatigue in advanced breast cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a remotely delivered program that combines mindfulness, physical activity tracking, and social support is acceptable and feasible for people with metastatic breast cancer. The program lasts 8-12 weeks and includes a wearable activity tracker and weekly ch…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can art therapy tune the body and mind to ease insomnia after breast cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a three-part art therapy program for women aged 45 and younger who have had breast cancer surgery. The program combines body, voice, and mind exercises. The trial measures changes in insomnia severity and overall physical, mental, and social wellbeing. It …
Sponsor: Keda Yu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may protect heart and brain during cancer treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a tailored physical activity program can help lymphoma and breast cancer patients preserve their exercise ability, heart function, memory, and quality of life while undergoing cancer treatment. About 110 adults aged 18-85 with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymph…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training may ease chemo brain in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 5-week computer-based memory training program for breast cancer survivors who have memory and attention problems after chemotherapy. Sixty women will be randomly assigned to either the full working memory training or a less challenging version. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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3D tool may boost satisfaction in breast reconstruction decisions
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an interactive 3D tool, used during a standard surgical consultation, helps women feel more satisfied with the information they receive about breast reconstruction options. Researchers will also check if the tool improves satisfaction with their breasts a…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a personalized tool help breast cancer patients choose the right surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a decision aid designed to help women with early-stage breast cancer choose between lumpectomy and mastectomy. The tool uses quality-of-life data from past patients to help women weigh the risks and benefits based on their own values. Researchers will see i…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIIT bikes may boost brain power in breast cancer patients on chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 16-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program on a stationary bike can improve thinking, memory, and heart health in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to either HIIT or a stretching …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can intermittent fasting help breast cancer survivors shed pounds?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 3-month intermittent fasting weight loss program in 36 adults who have completed treatment for breast cancer and are overweight or obese. Participants follow a 4:3 fasting schedule (3 modified fast days per week) and aim for 150 minutes of physical activity wee…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: can a 12-Week program shift breast cancer biomarkers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a 12-week supervised aerobic exercise program can improve physical function, quality of life, and cognitive function in women who have finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer and are in remission. Researchers will measure blood levels of three bi…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talking to a nurse protect your brain during chemo?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a personalized support program led by a nurse can help prevent memory and thinking problems that often occur after chemotherapy in women with non-metastatic breast cancer. Fifty women will receive regular face-to-face and telephone interviews over 9 month…
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could freezing chest nerves replace opioids after mastectomy?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether temporarily freezing the nerves that supply the breast can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after mastectomy. About 216 women having breast removal will receive either the freezing treatment or a sham procedure. The goal is to see if a sing…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy for sleep beat cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can reduce cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients who also have chronic insomnia. Participants receive different doses of CBT-I, which focuses on changing sleep habits and thoughts. The study aim…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CBD as a calming agent for Scan-Related anxiety in advanced breast cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a single oral dose of cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the anxiety people with advanced breast cancer feel before undergoing CT or PET scans. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either CBD or a placebo, and their anxiety levels are measured before a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer symptoms for rural patients
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests a telemedicine program called FOCUS that helps advanced cancer patients manage common symptoms like trouble sleeping, worry, tiredness, and low mood. The program uses counseling techniques delivered through a phone app. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with adv…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video weight loss program help breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested a 24-week weight loss program delivered via video calls for 22 breast cancer survivors who were overweight or obese. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-liked, and whether it improved quality of life, physical activity, and mood. Participan…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early sexual health counseling transform breast cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial asks whether starting sexual health support early and systematically helps women with localized breast cancer feel better about their sexual well-being compared to waiting until they ask for help. Women aged 18 and older who are beginning treatment with surgery will re…
Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost exercise and ease symptoms in breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a mobile health program that combines physical activity tracking with mindfulness lessons can help breast cancer survivors become more active and feel better. About 304 women who finished cancer treatment within the past 5 years will take part in a 24-…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients fight financial toxicity
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the DISCO app, designed to help cancer patients talk with their doctors about treatment costs. About 254 adults newly diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer will use the app to become more confident in asking cost-related questions. The goal …
Sponsor: Lauren Hamel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Needles vs. nerve pain: can acupuncture shield breast cancer patients from chemotherapy side effects?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether acupuncture can prevent taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy (TIPN) — nerve damage causing pain and tingling in arms and legs — from worsening in breast cancer patients receiving weekly taxane chemotherapy. Participants with early-stage breast cancer who …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a numbing wash cut opioid use after breast surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether adding bupivacaine, a numbing medicine, directly into the surgical wound after a mastectomy can improve pain control and reduce the need for opioid painkillers. Participants receive either bupivacaine or a placebo through a drain placed in the wound, alon…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a personal coach at home boost energy for cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, home-based exercise program can help people with metastatic cancer who are starting oral targeted therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either a weekly 60-minute session with a trained coach or to a booklet with exercise recommendat…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a short course of physiotherapy improve posture and ease pain after breast reduction?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a three-week physiotherapy program, starting one week after breast reduction surgery, can reduce pain, improve posture, and boost quality of life. Forty women aged 18 to 50 who have had their first breast reduction will be split into two groups: one recei…
Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could taking pills every other day help breast cancer patients stick with treatment?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether starting hormone therapy every other day for one month, then switching to daily, helps women with early breast cancer take their medication as prescribed. About 240 participants will be randomly assigned to either the standard daily dose or the gradual…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hypnosis may ease Chemotherapy's toll on breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether structured hypnotherapy sessions can improve quality of life for women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Participants in the intervention group receive 10 hypnotherapy sessions alongside standard care, while the control group receives standard c…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freezing out pain: cryotherapy trial for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests if whole-body cryotherapy (brief exposure to extreme cold) can reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. About 70 women will be randomly assigned to either a real or placebo cryotherapy session. Researchers will…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Cold war on baldness: which scalp cooling method wins for breast cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two ways to cool the scalp during chemotherapy to prevent hair loss in women with localized breast cancer. One uses a standard cold cap with a compression bandage, the other a cooling mask. Researchers will compare how well each prevents hair loss, and also look …
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Coffee-Inspired cream may protect breast cancer patients from radiation damage
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a cream made with caffeine can help prevent skin hardening and other complications in breast cancer patients who need radiation after mastectomy with tissue expander reconstruction. About 60 participants will use either the caffeine cream or a placebo cre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can video chats ease stress for breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a 10-week video-based stress management program (VSMART) is practical and helpful for 25 breast cancer survivors in Alabama. Participants join group discussions from home. The goal is to see if the program improves wellbeing and to gather feedback from su…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Virtual yoga and fitness may ease fatigue for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a home-based virtual program of cardio and yoga (IM@Home) can help breast cancer patients undergoing radiation feel less fatigued and more active. Forty participants will wear a FitBit and attend online classes. The goal is to see if the program is …
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Pen and paper: a new tool for breast cancer patients?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether writing about your thoughts and feelings about breast cancer can improve quality of life. About 272 people recently diagnosed with breast cancer will be asked to write for 20 minutes once a week for four weeks. They will fill out questionnaires to meas…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Exercise may ease fatigue in advanced breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a 9-month, individually tailored exercise program can reduce physical fatigue and improve quality of life in 357 people with stage IV breast cancer. Participants work with a trained instructor to follow a personalized exercise plan. The main goal is …
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Exercise plus brain games may fight 'Chemo Brain' in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 20-week program of exercise alone or exercise combined with cognitive training can improve thinking and memory in breast cancer survivors. 108 women who have finished primary treatment will be assigned to one of three groups: dual-task training, exercis…
Sponsor: University of Seville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tests Brain-Focused pain education to ease suffering in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a type of pain education that teaches the brain's role in pain, combined with motivational interviewing, can reduce chronic pain in breast cancer survivors. 156 women who have finished primary treatment and still have pain will be randomly assigned to thi…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Single-Dose breast radiation may cut fatigue in half
Symptom relief PausedThis study compares a single dose of radiation given during breast cancer surgery (IORT) to standard whole breast radiation given over weeks. The goal is to see if IORT causes less fatigue in women with low-risk early breast cancer. About 100 women aged 50 and older with small, h…
Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Remote exercise and education program aims to boost Well-Being in older cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of online chair-based exercise and health education, combined with a geriatric assessment, is feasible and helpful for adults aged 65+ with certain cancers and their support persons. The program is delivered remotely, and the study will …
Sponsor: Martine Puts • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Music as medicine: new study tests tunes to tame chemo side effects
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study explores whether music therapy can reduce anxiety, fatigue, and other symptoms in women with breast cancer who are receiving chemotherapy. Twenty-four participants will take part in weekly group music sessions and use personalized playlists at home, alternating periods…
Sponsor: Istituto di Studi Superiori Musicali (ISSM) Conservatorio Antonio Vivaldi di Alessandria • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a faster radiation plan after breast cancer surgery be just as safe?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a shorter, more intense course of radiation (accelerated radiation therapy) is safe and tolerable for women with breast cancer who have already had chemotherapy and surgery. About 88 participants will receive the accelerated radiation to the breast and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can spreading out brain radiation reduce side effects for immunotherapy patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at two ways to give radiation to brain tumors in people who are also receiving immunotherapy for cancers like lung, breast, kidney, or melanoma. The standard approach gives one high dose of radiation, while the experimental approach gives smaller doses over sever…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New approach aims to ease chronic pain in breast cancer survivors without drugs
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether combining pain neuroscience education (teaching patients about how pain works) with a gradual, timed increase in physical activity can reduce chronic pain in breast cancer survivors. About 122 survivors who have finished cancer treatment will be randomly …
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could make breast reconstruction safer and faster
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a mixed reality system called VascuLens 2.0 that projects 3D images of a patient's blood vessels onto their body during DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery. The goal is to help surgeons make more accurate incisions, potentially reducing surgery time and compl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a 30-Minute chat ease cancer Patients' radiation fears?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 30-minute education session with a radiation therapist, before standard radiotherapy, can reduce anxiety and improve quality of life for breast cancer patients. About 109 participants will be randomly assigned to either the extra session or standard car…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Phone coaching gets cancer survivors off the couch
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether talking to an exercise specialist over the phone can help breast and colorectal cancer survivors become more active. Many people become less active after cancer treatment, and this program aims to change that. The trial includes 120 participants who recen…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Cooling mat may offer Drug-Free relief for cancer treatment hot flashes
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a special cooling mat can reduce hot flashes and night sweats in people taking hormone therapy for breast or prostate cancer. About 40 participants will use the mat for 8 weeks and track their symptoms. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach…
Sponsor: Sligo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New online program aims to ease sexual distress in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an internet-based program called SHINE to help breast cancer survivors manage sexual concerns after treatment. About 340 women who finished primary cancer treatment at least 12 weeks ago will join. Participants get online education and tools, and the study checks…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New web tool aims to ease symptoms for young breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a web-based portal called YES (Young, Empowered & Strong) designed to help adolescent and young adult breast cancer survivors monitor and manage their symptoms. Researchers will compare the quality of life of 400 women who use the portal to those receiving standa…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a vaginal ring or moisturizer ease dryness for breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at two treatments for vaginal dryness in women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer who are taking aromatase inhibitors. One group uses a vaginal estrogen ring that releases a low dose of estrogen over 90 days, while the other uses a non-hormonal vaginal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Polly A. Niravath, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Time-Restricted eating may fight frailty in prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether eating only within a 10-hour window each day can help prevent frailty in people over 55 who are on hormone therapy for prostate cancer. Frailty makes it harder to recover from stress and can lead to loss of independence. The trial will enroll 30 participa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New video game aims to boost immune system against breast cancer
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a mobile game called UMAY that helps breast cancer patients imagine their immune cells attacking cancer cells. 80 women with locally advanced breast cancer will play the game or a placebo game at home alongside their usual chemotherapy. Researchers will measure c…
Sponsor: Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a phone app fix chemo brain? new study hopes so
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a mobile cognitive-behavioral therapy program called MAAT to help breast cancer survivors who have memory and concentration problems after chemotherapy. About 220 survivors who finished chemo 1-5 years ago will either use MAAT or receive supportive therapy. The g…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Pain study pulled before it even started
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to compare two ways of numbing the chest after a mastectomy: a targeted nerve block versus direct injection into the surgical area. It was planned for adults aged 18-80 undergoing unilateral mastectomy. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any partic…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New online tool aims to ease breast cancer symptoms for young women
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a web-based portal (YES) for women aged 18–39 newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The portal helps track symptoms, offers self-management tips, and connects users with peers. Researchers want to see if it reduces issues like vaginal dryness and improves well-bein…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Cool cap may keep hair on black chemo patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests if the DigniCap scalp cooling system can prevent hair loss in Black women with early-stage breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. About 30 participants will use the cooling cap during chemo sessions. The goal is to see if it helps keep hair, reducing the need for…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Could a bra help heal swollen breasts after cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a special compression bra, called Mobiderm Intimate, can safely reduce breast swelling (edema) that often happens after breast cancer surgery and radiation. Thirty women who had breast-conserving surgery will wear the bra day and night for three week…
Sponsor: Thuasne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:25 UTC
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Zapping away chemo pain: new device trial offers hope
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called prolonged continuous theta burst stimulation (pcTBS) to relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Forty women will receive either pcTBS or standard repetitive transcranial magnetic stimu…
Sponsor: Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:44 UTC
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Beauty treatments after breast cancer surgery: a study that never happened
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to see if offering aesthetic care (like makeup and skincare) to women who had a mastectomy or lumpectomy for breast cancer could improve their body image and quality of life. It planned to compare women who received these sessions with those who did not. However,…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:23 UTC
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Can online yoga beat cancer fatigue? new study tests it
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week online yoga program can reduce fatigue and inflammation in women who have had breast cancer surgery. 229 participants are randomly assigned to either the yoga group or standard care. The goal is to see if yoga helps with energy, stress, and dail…
Sponsor: Region Örebro County • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:59 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene test may guide breast cancer therapy choices
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a genetic test on tumor samples can predict how well HER2-negative breast cancer will respond to standard treatments like chemotherapy or hormone therapy. About 1,100 people with stage I-III breast cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if this tes…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biopsy vs. surgery: could some breast cancer patients avoid the knife?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a less invasive ultrasound-guided biopsy can accurately tell if breast cancer has been completely wiped out by chemotherapy, compared to the standard method of checking during surgery. About 43 women with aggressive breast cancer types (triple negative or…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to drug resistance in advanced breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 women with advanced breast cancer to understand why the drug palbociclib stops working over time. Researchers collect blood and tumor samples before and after the cancer progresses to look for genetic and chemical changes. The goal is not to treat the diseas…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch study aims to track cancer fatigue
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether wearable activity trackers, like fitness watches, can help monitor fatigue in people with pancreatic or breast cancer who are undergoing treatment. Researchers want to see if patients will use the device daily and find it easy to use. The study…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost genetic testing in cancer families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a website and a genetic family navigator can help more relatives of people with hereditary cancer get genetic testing. About 205 participants will use the online hub and work with a navigator to learn about their cancer risk. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan may predict chemo success in breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of breast scan, called molecular breast imaging, can help doctors predict how well chemotherapy is working in women with invasive breast cancer. About 96 women will get the scan before, during, and after treatment. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do chemicals in your shampoo affect breast cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at what breast cancer survivors and their family members know about chemicals in personal care products that might affect hormones. Researchers also want to see if there is a link between excess weight and these chemicals. About 30 people from the Acres Home comm…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple arm measurement help prevent lymphedema pain?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study asks breast cancer patients about their thoughts on screening for lymphedema, a common side effect where the arm becomes swollen and painful after treatment. Researchers use a device called a perometer to measure arm size before and after surgery. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could improve how we monitor bone metastases in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a special type of PET/CT scan (FDG-PET/CT) can better measure how breast cancer that has spread to the bones responds to treatment. The study involves 138 participants with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer that is mostly in …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can instant survey feedback improve breast surgery recovery talks?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether it is practical to give women recovering from breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy with reconstruction immediate feedback from their recovery surveys. The tool, called BREAST-Q REACT, shows scores on physical well-being and arm function and offers t…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could show breast cancer patients their future look after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingBreast cancer patients often face uncertainty about how surgery or radiation will affect their appearance. This trial compares a standard approach, where doctors explain outcomes verbally, with a new cloud-based platform that uses artificial intelligence to show patients simulate…
Sponsor: Fundacao Champalimaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic test may predict who gets nerve pain from breast cancer chemo
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether certain genes make African American women with breast cancer more likely to develop nerve damage (pain, numbness, tingling) from common chemotherapy drugs called taxanes. About 249 women with stage I-III breast cancer will receive either docetaxel or w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches biobank to unlock DNA secrets of Women's cancers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects blood, urine, and tumor tissue from 500 adults with breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer, plus some of their relatives. The goal is to create a repository of samples for future research on DNA changes that drive these cancers. Participants give samples during ro…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind and body: does resilience leave a molecular mark in breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at Lund University are studying whether psychological resilience, a person's ability to cope with stress, is linked to biological markers in breast cancer patients. They will measure resilience through questionnaires and analyze tumor and blood samples for molecular s…
Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice or fixed? study tests how to get better data from young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 400 adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39) recently diagnosed with various cancers. Participants are randomly assigned to either choose which health-related questions they answer or receive a fixed set of questions. The goal is to see if giving patients a ch…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can young breast cancer patients still have children? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at fertility decisions and outcomes in young women diagnosed with breast cancer in China. Researchers will follow women who had no children before their diagnosis to see if they later gave birth, and how often they used fertility preservation method…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton beam may spare heart and lungs in breast cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 100 women with stage II or III breast cancer to see if proton beam radiation causes less damage to the heart and lungs than standard X-ray radiation. Participants receive either type of radiation as part of a larger trial. Researchers will measure changes in h…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your breast MRI reveal hidden cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how normal breast tissue appears on MRI and mammogram to see if it can help predict breast cancer risk. Researchers are comparing images and health information from over 2,000 women, including those with and without breast cancer. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Year checkup: are popular breast implants safe Long-Term?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 3,600 women who received MemoryShape or MemoryGel breast implants for augmentation or reconstruction. Researchers track complications like rupture, connective tissue disease, and cancer over 10 years. The goal is to gather real-world safety data, not to te…
Sponsor: Mentor Worldwide, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your genes may decide if breast cancer drug causes joint pain
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether certain genetic variations can predict which women with early-stage breast cancer will stop taking anastrozole, a common hormone therapy, because of joint and muscle pain. Researchers will follow about 1,046 postmenopausal women who are prescribed anas…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cell collection study paves way for future cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects white blood cells and tumor cells from cancer patients, and white blood cells from healthy volunteers, to help researchers grow anti-cancer cells in the lab. The goal is to create experimental cell therapies for future use. Up to 7,000 participants will provid…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which technique best finds hidden breast lesions? study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at over 1,000 women who had breast-conserving surgery for non-palpable breast lesions. It compares four techniques used to locate these hidden lesions: wire-guided localization, radioguided occult lesion localization, magnetic seeds, and carbon dye. The goal…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could seeing your own health data improve cancer care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether giving breast cancer patients a graph of their own survey results—called Patient Reported Outcome Measures—helps them engage more with their care. About 925 women with a new breast cancer diagnosis will be randomly assigned to either receive their surv…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brazil launches massive cancer Gene-Mapping project in public hospitals
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to map the genetic makeup of breast and prostate cancers in patients treated through Brazil's public health system. Researchers will analyze tumor and normal DNA from 882 participants to build a national database. The goal is to better understand how genetics and …
Sponsor: Hospital Moinhos de Vento • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers to test new formulation of breast cancer drug HRS-6209
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage trial will test two different versions of the experimental drug HRS-6209 in 21 healthy Chinese adults. The goal is to see how the body absorbs the old and new capsule forms, and whether a high-fat meal affects absorption. No treatment benefit is expected for part…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple search strategy boost breast cancer detection?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether searching for breast cancer signs—masses and calcifications—together or separately affects detection accuracy. Using simulated mammograms, non-expert participants will perform different search tasks to measure response times and error rates. The go…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI as a crystal ball for breast cancer immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study explores whether a special MRI scan can serve as a non-invasive biomarker to predict how early breast cancer responds to immunotherapy. Researchers will compare MRI features with tissue and blood samples from about 10 patients with hormone receptor-negative, HER2-negat…
Sponsor: Laura Kennedy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch could spot nerve damage before it starts
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study follows women with early-stage breast cancer who are about to receive paclitaxel chemotherapy, a treatment that often causes nerve damage. Researchers will use smartwatches and a mobile app to track physical activity, sleep, and stress, alongside clinical exams and ski…
Sponsor: Theodoros Foukakis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can shorter radiation schedules spare breast skin?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows breast cancer patients who have had curative surgery and are receiving hypofractionated radiation therapy—shorter treatment courses lasting one to three weeks. Researchers will track changes in breast skin, fibrosis, cosmetic appearance, and patient-reported ou…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues may reveal why some breast cancers resist treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating whether genetic changes in tumor tissue and blood can predict how well people with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer respond to a combination of endocrine therapy and palbociclib. Researchers will collect tumor samples and blood from p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Unlocking the mystery of persistent pain after breast surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at why some people develop persistent pain after breast cancer surgery while others do not. Researchers will follow 220 adults undergoing breast cancer surgery, using questionnaires and a pain sensitivity test to identify risk factors. The goal is to find re…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bank of breast cancer samples unlock new treatments?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a large collection of blood and tissue samples from people with breast cancer, as well as those at high risk. The samples will be stored and used for future research to better understand, diagnose, and treat breast cancer. Participants will also be asked…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we unlock the secrets of hereditary cancer genes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to learn more about how inherited gene mutations, particularly in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, affect the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Researchers will follow participants with a family history of these cancers, tracking their medical history and fa…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer Therapy's heart impact under microscope in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for women with breast cancer who are receiving a treatment that greatly lowers estrogen levels. Researchers want to see if this treatment changes how the heart works. They will use heart scans to measure blood flow in 90 women over two years. The goal is to learn mo…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic vs. endoscopic: which biopsy method is more accurate for breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 150 women with breast cancer to compare two minimally invasive ways of checking whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes under the arm: robotic-assisted and endoscopic-assisted sentinel lymph node biopsy. The goal is to see which method…
Sponsor: Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans probe whether brain inflammation fuels 'chemo brain' in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study uses a special PET scan to measure brain inflammation in women with stage II–III breast cancer before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to see whether higher levels of inflammation are linked to memory and thinking problems, often called 'chemo brain.' Twenty women w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Single-Dose radiation during lumpectomy: a new option for early breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry follows 94 women aged 50 and older with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer who received a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during lumpectomy (IORT). The goal is to monitor cancer recurrence, side effects, and patient satisfaction over time. Becau…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data sheds light on ribociclib use in early breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the drug ribociclib is actually used in everyday medical practice for people with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers will analyze medical records from thousands of patients to see who gets the drug, how long they take it, and wha…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data may reveal which breast cancer subtype responds best to CDK4/6 inhibitors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 300 people with metastatic luminal A or luminal B breast cancer who were treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors (Palbociclib, Ribociclib, or Abemaciclib). The goal is to see how long patients lived without their cancer getting worse, and whethe…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tumor testing could unlock personalized cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at tumor samples from over 3,000 people with advanced cancers to find specific biomarkers—unique features of each cancer. The goal is to help doctors choose the most promising targeted therapy or clinical trial for each patient. Participants are adults with vario…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study aims to keep workers with chronic illnesses on the job
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how chronic noncommunicable diseases like inflammatory bowel disease and breast cancer impact a person's ability to work. Researchers will follow 200 working-age adults for 12 months, collecting data on health, work performance, and well-being. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model may spare breast cancer patients unnecessary surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 1,950 breast cancer patients to build a tool that predicts whether lymph nodes are cancer-free after chemotherapy. The goal is to identify patients who could safely have a less invasive sentinel node biopsy instead of full lymph node re…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic seeds vs radioactive dye: which is better for breast surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 1,400 women who had breast-conserving surgery for non-palpable breast lesions. It compares two methods used to find the lesion during surgery: injecting a radioactive substance (ROLL) or placing a tiny magnetic seed. The goal is to see which technique lea…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple letter boost breast cancer screening? singapore study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests five different reminder strategies to encourage women in Singapore who are overdue for mammograms to get screened. About 12,750 women aged 50-69 who have not had a mammogram in over two years will receive reminders by mail, with some getting a pre-scheduled appoi…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple screening improve breast cancer care? study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how to best collect information about social and behavioral needs (like housing, food, or transportation) from women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers will compare different screening tools and methods (like chatbots or phone calls) to see which …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Personalizing chemo: enzyme test may guide capecitabine dosing
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the activity of an enzyme called DPD influences how well the chemotherapy drug capecitabine works in women with metastatic breast cancer. Researchers will measure DPD activity before treatment and track tumor response over 24 months. The goal is to see if …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Common surgery drugs may influence breast cancer return
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether medications given during mastectomy to keep blood pressure stable might affect the risk of breast cancer coming back. Researchers will review the records of 250 patients who had mastectomy over five years. They will look at which drugs were used and tr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a Team-Based tech approach boost quality of life in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new way of organizing care for people aged 70 and older who have cancer (breast, lung, colorectal, or prostate) plus at least one other serious health condition. The GERONTE program brings all their doctors and nurses together using a shared digital care plan. …
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New PET scan could help doctors see how breast cancer responds to treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 15 postmenopausal women with metastatic ER+ breast cancer. Researchers are testing a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer to see estrogen receptors on tumors. The goal is to find the best way to measure these receptors, which could help doctors know…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists probe Fat-Breast cancer link in 150 patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe FATLAS study is looking at how body fat (adiposity) influences breast cancer at both the whole-body and cellular levels. Researchers will enroll 150 breast cancer patients with different body types (lean, overweight, obese) and collect blood, tumor tissue, and body measuremen…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a simple blood test tell some breast cancer patients It's safe to stop treatment?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have had a lasting response (complete or partial remission for over 2 years) on anti-HER2 therapy. Researchers will use a personalized blood test called Signatera to look for tiny amounts of cancer DNA. The …
Sponsor: Nagoya City University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Massive cancer survival study launched in russia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at survival rates for people with cancers like melanoma, breast, colon, and lung cancer using data from Russian cancer registries. It includes 100,000 people of any age. The goal is to understand survival trends to help improve cancer care, not to test a new trea…
Sponsor: N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Russian study maps BRCA mutations in early breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 625 people in Russia with high-risk early-stage breast cancer that is HER2-negative. Researchers want to find out how many have BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations and what treatments they receive in real-world practice. Participants provide blood and tumor samples …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Why do breast cancer patients in northern france wait too long for treatment?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why women in the Hauts-de-France region of France may wait longer to start breast cancer treatment, even though they get cancer at similar rates as elsewhere. Researchers will track 500 women from their first symptom to their first treatment, breaking down del…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New program aims to help breast cancer survivors get back to work
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new program to help breast cancer patients return to work after treatment. It includes 16 working-age women who have work difficulties. The program offers meetings and support from a team of specialists. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and help…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Exercise may shield hearts from chemo damage, new study hopes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a physical exercise program can prevent heart damage in breast cancer patients receiving a type of chemotherapy called anthracycline. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to exercise or usual care. Researchers will use heart scans and blood …
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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AI boosts breast cancer detection in mammogram study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help radiologists find breast cancer earlier when reading mammograms. Researchers will review past mammograms from 785 women, some with breast cancer and some without, to compare how well doctors detect cancer with and …
Sponsor: Mammograaf Radioloogiakliinik • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New genetic panel could personalize cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 4,000 people with breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer to test a comprehensive genetic panel. The panel looks for inherited cancer risks and tumor mutations that may affect drug sensitivity. Researchers aim to validate these genetic findings to potentially gui…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Chemo brain under the microscope: largest study yet launched
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks over 1,400 breast cancer and lymphoma patients to see how chemotherapy affects memory, attention, and thinking skills. Researchers test patients before, right after, and up to years after treatment. The goal is to learn who is most at risk for 'chemo brain' and …
Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Gene test could personalize breast cancer prevention drug
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines how genetic variations (SNPs) in certain genes influence how well the drug raloxifene works and its side effects in 600 patients with lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), a high-risk breast condition. Participants take raloxifene daily, and researchers sequence t…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Sponsor-Investigator, IRB Chair • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tiny study hopes to unlock Diet's role in Post-Chemo recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at how diet, activity, and lifestyle factors relate to muscle strength and heart health in 14 postmenopausal breast cancer patients who received anthracycline chemotherapy. Researchers will measure changes in heart function, muscle energy, and blood…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study tests if anesthesia can stop chronic pain after breast cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether using loco-regional anesthesia (numbing a specific area) during breast cancer surgery can help prevent chronic pain that often lasts months or years after the operation. About 30% of women experience this long-term pain. Researchers will follow 1,500 p…
Sponsor: Niguarda Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a Risk-Based screening schedule replace standard mammograms?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 2,200 women aged 50–67 to see if personalized mammography screening, based on genetic and lifestyle risk factors, is safe and acceptable. Half the women receive standard biennial mammograms, while the other half get a risk assessment and a tailored screening s…
Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New review examines complication rates in preventive breast surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 75 women who had a preventive nipple-sparing mastectomy (removing breast tissue while keeping the nipple). The goal is to see how often complications occur within 42 days after surgery. Researchers also check if the surgery successfully remov…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can breast cancer patients still have babies after chemo? new study follows 132 women for answers.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 132 young breast cancer patients who had chemotherapy, with or without a fertility preservation procedure (controlled ovarian hyperstimulation). Researchers track how many become pregnant and give birth over the long term. The goal is to understand how cancer t…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Tumor DNA study aims to unlock secrets of drug resistance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tumor tissue, blood, and saliva from 2500 people with various solid cancers to analyze their genetic makeup. The goal is to understand why some tumors become resistant to targeted therapies. Samples may also be grown in special mice to study how genetics affec…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize breast cancer treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks 65 people with metastatic breast cancer to see if a blood test that finds cancer cells (called circulating tumor cells) helps doctors choose the right treatment and check if it's working. Participants give blood samples and doctors answer surveys about how usefu…
Sponsor: Menarini Silicon Biosystems, INC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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French study tracks ribociclib use in over 1,000 breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how women with a certain type of advanced breast cancer are treated with the drug ribociclib in everyday medical practice in France. It does not give any new treatment but simply collects information on dosing, side effects, and how long the drug works. About 1…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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What happens years after breast cancer treatment? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows women who are cancer-free three or more years after early breast cancer treatment. Researchers want to see if things like patient traits, cancer type, or treatment side effects affect long-term quality of life. Participants fill out short questionnaires about e…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Radiotherapy's hidden toll: muscle loss and fatigue under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks 20 women with breast cancer to see if radiotherapy causes muscle loss outside the treated area and how it relates to fatigue. Participants complete fatigue questionnaires and get CT scans at four time points: start, end, and 1 and 3 months after treatment. The g…
Sponsor: Essentia Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Genetic score may guide breast cancer prevention choices
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether adding a polygenic risk score (a blood test that estimates genetic risk) to standard risk tools helps high-risk women make decisions about breast cancer prevention. About 737 women aged 35-75 with elevated risk are involved. The goal is to see if the s…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study compares nano vs microtextured expanders in breast reconstruction
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 88 women who had two-stage breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer. It compares complication rates between nano- and microtextured tissue expanders and checks how prior radiotherapy affects outcomes. The goal is to find which expander typ…
Sponsor: Comenius University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New imaging tracks breast Cancer's inner workings
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new PET/CT scan that uses a tracer called 18F-FluorThanatrace to measure PARP-1 activity in breast cancer tumors. About 50 adults with known or suspected breast cancer will get one or two scans. The goal is to see how well the scan detects cancer activity and c…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a simple test predict breast cancer brain spread?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines stored tumor tissue and blood samples from 22 women with early breast cancer to find genetic or chemical markers that might predict whether the cancer will spread to the brain. Researchers will compare women whose cancer did spread to the brain with those whos…
Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Scientists hunt for immune clues to predict breast cancer treatment response
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting tumor and blood samples from 268 women with early breast cancer before they receive standard chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if certain immune-related factors in the tumor and circulating tumor DNA can predict whether the cancer will completely disa…
Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Study tracks fertility and pregnancy in young breast cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at fertility, pregnancy, and contraception in women diagnosed with breast cancer between ages 18 and 50. Researchers will collect data from 22,000 patients to understand how cancer treatments affect their ability to have children and the health of their newborns.…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Gene-Tailored therapy shows promise for aggressive breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether giving breast cancer treatment based on each tumor's unique genetic makeup works better than standard therapy. About 200 people with large or aggressive breast tumors will receive a personalized drug plan before surgery. Researchers will track how well th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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10-Year study tracks young breast cancer patients to uncover hidden patterns
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,300 women aged 40 or younger who were recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers collect surveys, blood samples, and tumor tissue to learn about the disease, treatment side effects, and emotional challenges like fertility and menopause. The goal …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a simple test predict breast Cancer's next move?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing a new tool called PORTENT that uses tumor samples and patient history to estimate the risk of breast cancer spreading (metastasis) in people with early-stage disease. Researchers will analyze tissue from 1000 patients and track their health for up to 10 year…
Sponsor: Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Breast cancer may harm egg quality before treatment even starts
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how breast cancer itself may affect a woman's ability to have children later. Researchers are comparing egg quality and hormone responses in 100 women with breast cancer versus healthy egg donors. The goal is to understand why cancer can reduce the number and …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Jail-Release program boosts Women's cancer and STD knowledge
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called the Sexual Health Empowerment (SHE) Project for women who are about to leave jail. The goal is to improve their understanding of cervical cancer, breast cancer, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases. About 279 women will take part, and…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Chemo's toll on older Women's minds
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses advanced brain scans to see how chemotherapy changes the brain in women aged 65 and older with early-stage breast cancer. Researchers will compare brain images and thinking tests taken before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand why some older pat…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic signs that show which breast cancer patients will benefit from kisqali
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tumor and blood samples from 241 women with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer before and after treatment with ribociclib (Kisqali) plus hormone therapy. Researchers will analyze DNA and RNA changes to find markers that predict who responds well and who develops…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can community navigation cut cancer delays? botswana trial aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called Potlako+ that combines community education, support for healthcare providers, and patient navigation to help people with cancer symptoms get diagnosed and treated faster. About 874 participants in Botswana will be split into two groups: one recei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New study aims to predict and prevent pain after mastectomy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 220 women who had breast cancer surgery to understand why some develop persistent pain afterward. Researchers will track pain, mood, and daily function for 4 months to identify risk factors. The goal is to help doctors counsel patients and take steps to reduce …
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New study tracks muscle recovery after breast reconstruction surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 32 women who had breast reconstruction using a minimally invasive technique after mastectomy for breast cancer. Researchers measure shoulder muscle strength and function before surgery and at several points up to one year after. The goal is to see how well the …
Sponsor: Centre Georges Francois Leclerc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New registry sheds light on breast cancer during and after pregnancy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects information from about 866 women to better understand breast cancer that occurs during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or within a year after giving birth, as well as in women who become pregnant after breast cancer treatment. Researchers will track details like tum…
Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can better care models keep cancer survivors healthier?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at two new models of follow-up care for people who have finished treatment for early-stage breast or colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if these models help survivors get the recommended cancer surveillance and preventive care. About 2450 adults from Kaiser Pe…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Experts unite to make cancer trial results easier to compare
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study brings together cancer experts to agree on standard definitions for key measurements used in cancer clinical trials, such as how long patients live without their cancer getting worse. Currently, different trials define these measurements in different ways, making it ha…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Cancer immunotherapy combo study halted before it began
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis trial was designed to test whether adding aspirin to the immunotherapy drug avelumab could help the immune system fight triple-negative breast cancer. Participants would have received either avelumab alone or with aspirin for about 18 days, with biopsies and blood tests to m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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500 breast cancer survivors to be tracked for years to uncover Long-Term health secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 500 breast cancer survivors (stage 0-IIIC) who were treated at City of Hope. Researchers will collect feedback and samples over time to understand long-term health, quality of life, and how the immune system responds to cancer. The goal is to improve follow-up …
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Blood tests may spare breast cancer patients from unnecessary scans
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether simple blood tests can tell if a woman's metastatic breast cancer is stable, so she can skip some routine scans. About 97 women with ER-positive/HER2-negative cancer will give blood samples at each scan visit. The goal is to create a smart algorithm th…
Sponsor: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can a simple test match the right chemo to each breast cancer patient?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a genetic test (BRCA1-like) can help doctors choose the best first chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer. About 304 participants will receive either carboplatin-cyclophosphamide or paclitaxel, with or without the immunothe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a short workout before breast cancer surgery change tumor markers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at women with newly diagnosed breast cancer who take part in exercise or mind-body programs for 3-6 weeks before their surgery. Researchers want to see if these programs help reduce stress, anxiety, and improve mood and quality of life. They also check for change…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can community outreach boost cancer screening in kenya? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether community education and support can increase the number of women in Kenya who get screened for breast and cervical cancer. Researchers will enroll 5,400 women aged 30-55 and track how many complete recommended screenings and follow-up care. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Implenomics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can genes predict fertility loss after chemo?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 73 young women with breast cancer to see if certain genes make them more likely to lose fertility after chemotherapy. Researchers measure ovarian reserve (egg supply) before and up to 5 years after treatment. The goal is to better predict who might face fertili…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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15-Year study to uncover hidden heart risks of common breast cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 200 women with breast cancer who are receiving doxorubicin and/or trastuzumab. Researchers want to learn how these drugs affect the heart over time and how factors like race, income, and access to healthcare play a role. Participants will have heart ultrasounds…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can chemotherapy harm your heart? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how chemotherapy for breast cancer affects the heart, exercise ability, and fatigue. Researchers will compare breast cancer patients to people without cancer using heart MRIs and walking tests. The goal is to better understand and predict heart-related side ef…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New study tests tools to help families share cancer genetic results
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe IMPACT Study is testing two online tools—GeneSHARE and LivingLabReport—to help people with inherited cancer gene variants share their results with family members and follow cancer screening guidelines. The study involves 720 adults who have a genetic variant linked to cancers…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:58 UTC
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Focused ultrasound breast tumor trial withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study planned to test whether MRI-guided focused ultrasound could destroy breast tumors before mastectomy. The procedure was to be done under local anesthesia and sedation. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:43 UTC
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Could exercise boost gut health and ease fatigue in breast cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how aerobic exercise changes the gut microbiome in breast cancer survivors and whether those changes relate to less fatigue. About 126 women who have finished primary treatment will take part. Researchers will measure gut bacteria from stool samples and track …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:14 UTC
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Exercise during chemo: a new weapon against breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve how breast cancer patients respond to chemotherapy before surgery. Fifty-five patients will either follow a personalized HIIT program or maintain their usual activity level. Researchers will analyze t…
Sponsor: Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:52 UTC
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Pain after breast surgery: can we predict who will suffer?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to understand why some women develop chronic pain after breast cancer surgery. Researchers planned to track psychological and social factors in women undergoing mastectomy or lumpectomy. However, the study was withdrawn before it started, so no results are availa…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:23 UTC