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
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart resistant breast and ovarian cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing whether combining ribociclib and belinostat can help people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer. The trial starts by finding the safest dose of the drug pair, then expands to see how well it works in breast cancer pati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter treatment hold off small HER2-Positive breast cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether a 12-week course of docetaxel plus trastuzumab after surgery can keep small (≤1 cm), node-negative HER2-positive breast cancer from returning. Women who have completed radical surgery for this type of cancer receive the two drugs every three weeks…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug cocktail make immunotherapy work better for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a combination of rintatolimod, celecoxib, and interferon alpha-2b can enhance the effectiveness of pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in people with metastatic or unresectable triple-negative breast cancer. The combination aims to mo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests a new treatment called 4SCAR-CD44v6 T cells for people with cancers that have a specific protein called CD44v6. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial will enroll 100 participants to check sa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: experimental drug targets resistant tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests a new drug, GDC-0587, alone or with another drug (giredestrant), in people with advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer whose cancer worsened after prior CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. The study aims to find safe doses and check for side effects.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a digital kitchen program help breast cancer survivors eat healthier?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis pilot study tests a remotely-delivered nutrition and cooking program called MIND for stage I-III breast cancer survivors. The program is delivered online through the Cook for Your Life platform and aims to improve diet quality. The study will enroll 49 participants to see if…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, BBI-940, in people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by breaking down a protein that helps cancer cells grow. The study aims to find the safest dose and check for s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boundless Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quitting before the knife: which Stop-Smoking aid works best for cancer patients?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial explores whether adding counseling, cognitive behavioural therapy, or hypnotherapy to nicotine replacement therapy can help cancer patients quit smoking before their surgery. The study includes adults with breast, digestive, gynecologic cancer, or melanoma who smoke da…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster help chemotherapy fight metastatic breast cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy called eftilagimod alpha to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) can help people with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer live longer. The study first finds the best dose of eftilagimod alpha, then compares the combin…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Immutep S.A.S. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can extended poziotinib use keep cancer in check?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial offers continued treatment with poziotinib for people with non-small cell lung cancer or breast cancer who have already benefited from the drug in a previous study. The goal is to monitor safety and see how long the cancer remains controlled with extended use. Only pat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug GEN1047 tested in humans – study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called GEN1047 in people with advanced solid tumors (breast, endometrial, ovarian, or lung cancer) who had no other treatment options. The goal was to check safety, side effects, and how the body processes the drug. The study was terminated early, but…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double hormone blockade may tackle Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests a combination of two drugs, elacestrant and onapristone, in people with a specific type of advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is fueled by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The goal is to see if blocking both hormone signals at once is safe and can s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Context Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple antibiotic or wound VAC prevent complications after repeat breast surgery?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looks at women who have had breast surgery and radiation before and need another breast surgery. Because radiation increases the risk of wound complications, the researchers want to see if giving a week of antibiotics or using a wound VAC (a special dressing) helps pre…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues could personalize breast cancer treatment
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looks at genetic changes in postmenopausal women with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+ HER2-). Participants first receive ribociclib plus letrozole; those with a specific mutation (PIK3CA) may later switch to alpelisib plus fulvestrant. The goal is to track…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo for tough breast cancer hits early snag
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—nab-paclitaxel (a chemotherapy) and alpelisib (a targeted therapy)—in patients with triple-negative breast cancer that had specific genetic changes (PIK3CA or PTEN) and didn't respond to standard treatment. The goal was to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an extra antibody slow HER2+ breast cancer spread?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial investigates whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard first-line chemotherapy plus trastuzumab (Herceptin) helps people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Participants receive either bevacizumab or a placebo alongside their regular treatment. The main…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental combo targets metastatic breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested the safety and best dose of combining the drugs RAD001 and docetaxel in 15 people with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to find a dose that is tolerable while potentially controlling the disease. The study was terminated early, so results are l…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart shield for breast cancer patients: Beta-Blocker may prevent Chemo-Induced damage
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looks at whether the beta-blocker carvedilol can prevent or treat heart problems in breast cancer patients receiving HER2-targeted therapy. About 184 adults with HER2-positive breast cancer will be randomly assigned to take carvedilol either preventatively or only afte…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to supercharge immune attack on breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding a HER2-targeting vaccine (VRP-HER2) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab could boost the immune system's attack on advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. Eight participants were randomly assigned to receive the vaccine alone, pembrolizumab alone…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Herbert Lyerly • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, azenosertib, combined with two standard cancer drugs (carboplatin and pembrolizumab) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination shrank tumors. Only 7 people took pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Filipa Lynce, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy for advanced breast cancer tested in small early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a new treatment for people with advanced breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment combined a patient's own engineered immune cells (CLBR001) with an antibody drug (ABBV-461). The study aimed to find the safest do…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Calibr, a division of Scripps Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Promising combo for brain metastases hits early snag: trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested a drug called GDC-0084 combined with trastuzumab (Herceptin) in 17 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread to the brain. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or control brain tumors. Unfortunately, the trial was terminated …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Brain cancer trial halted early: can Memory-Sparing radiation help when tumors return?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase III trial compared two radiation strategies for cancer that had spread to the brain and returned in new spots after initial radiosurgery. One group received focused radiation only to the new tumors, while the other received whole brain radiation that avoided the memory…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo for advanced breast cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested a new drug called lerociclib combined with standard hormone therapy in 100 people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and effective. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full results are not av…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: EQRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested in desperate cases
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested combinations of the drugs bevacizumab and temsirolimus, sometimes with valproic acid or cetuximab, in 154 people with advanced cancers or certain non-cancerous but progressive diseases. The main goal was to find safe doses and look for any signs that…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Tailored cancer therapy put to the test
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a precision medicine approach for people with advanced cancers like breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, or sarcoma. Researchers used genetic and protein tests to track how the cancer changes and then a team of experts recommended personalized drugs. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Experimental combo for resistant breast cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, BKM120 and lapatinib, in 24 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had stopped responding to trastuzumab. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was terminated…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Common diabetes and acne drugs tested against cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether combining metformin (a diabetes drug) with doxycycline (an antibiotic) could help treat localized breast and uterine cancers. The study enrolled 29 people who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers looked at changes in certain proteins in the tu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising combo for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer hits snag, trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug (LY2780301) combined with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) in people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can vitamin d tweak breast cancer genes? weight may matter
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether taking vitamin D could change certain genes in breast cancer tumors, and if a woman's weight affected those changes. Researchers gave 41 women with breast cancer either a low or high dose of vitamin D before surgery. The goal was to see if vitamin D c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Melinda Telli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Breast cancer radiation showdown: 3D vs internal implants
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study compared two types of radiation given after breast-conserving surgery for early-stage breast cancer: 3D conformal radiation (external beams) and internal brachytherapy (radioactive material placed in the breast). Only 6 women took part before the trial was stopped earl…
Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Cancer combo trial ends before it begins: only one patient enrolled
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial aimed to test the safety of combining two drugs, adagrasib and olaparib, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study planned to include patients with certain breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and lung canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug tested in resistant patients – but trial cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) could help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread and did not respond to standard first-line therapy. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so the results are v…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Promising combo for brain metastases? trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested two oral drugs, abemaciclib and elacestrant, in women with a type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that had spread to the brain. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink brain tumors. However, the study was stopped early after enr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Criterium, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug combo targets brain metastases in advanced cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs, bintrafusp alfa and pimasertib, in people whose cancer had spread to the brain. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the treatment could slow or stop the cancer from growing. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Experimental chemo drug tested for advanced breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the chemotherapy drug ixabepilone in 13 patients with metastatic breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow the disease. The study was terminated early, so the full result…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Allarity Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Promising breast cancer combo trial shutters after just one patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if adding the targeted drug binimetinib to the standard hormone therapy fulvestrant could help people with a certain genetic change (NF1) in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer that has spread. Only one person enrolled before the study was term…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs tested for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer – but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II study tested several drug combinations for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, a type that has spread and lacks common hormone targets. The drugs included olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) paired with either durvalumab (an immunotherapy), selumetinib, ca…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gordon Mills, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New pill for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise in small study
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new oral drug, ATX-559, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Accent Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New surgery aims to stop lymphedema in cancer patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a surgical method to prevent lymphedema (arm swelling) in people having lymph nodes removed for breast cancer or melanoma. The technique, called axillary reverse mapping with lympho-venous bypass, aims to preserve arm drainage while removing cancer-affected node…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New breast cancer drug shows promise in slowing tumor growth
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called amcenestrant against standard hormone therapies in 367 people with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal was to see if it could slow cancer growth better than current options. The trial was stopped early, but results help guide future trea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug trial stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called abemaciclib in 27 people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (triple-negative, retinoblastoma-positive). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. The trial was terminated early, so results are limi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Promising combo for tough breast cancers hits early hurdle
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of targeted drugs (neratinib, pertuzumab, trastuzumab) and chemotherapy (paclitaxel, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide) in 34 people with advanced or inflammatory breast cancer. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combo could …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Promising combo for rare breast cancer subtype hits early snag
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—infigratinib (a targeted therapy) and tamoxifen (a hormone therapy)—in people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, with FGFR gene changes). The goal was to find a safe do…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jennifer Lee Caswell-Jin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can sound waves boost immunotherapy in breast cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early study tested combining high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 13 people with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to see if the ultrasound could help the immune system better recognize and attack tumors. The t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Patrick Dillon, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TAK-500 tested in 61 patients – study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called TAK-500, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 61 adults with advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, liver, and lung cancer. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The stud…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Promising drug combo for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer falls short in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the drug neratinib, alone or with fulvestrant, in 21 people with HER2-positive, ER-positive metastatic breast cancer. The study aimed to see if the combination could slow cancer growth. However, the trial was terminated early, meaning we have limited dat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Promising combo for Hard-to-Treat cancers hits early snag
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs, copanlisib and fulvestrant, in people with advanced hormone receptor-positive (ER+ and/or PR+) cancers of the ovary, endometrium, or breast that also have certain genetic changes (PI3K/PTEN). Only 7 people took part before the study w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' for tumours tested in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a radioactive drug designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells in people with advanced solid tumours that had stopped responding to other treatments. The drug targets a protein called IGF-1R found on many cancer cells. The study aimed to find a saf…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Breast cancer surgery omission trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether women with a certain type of early-stage breast cancer (HER2-positive, low-risk) could avoid surgery if their tumors completely disappeared after standard drug treatment. Only 5 women enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if a spe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundacio Clinic Barcelona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called PLX038 in 14 people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that had already been treated. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to save more breasts in High-Risk cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding a short course of focused radiation to standard chemotherapy before surgery could improve outcomes for women with aggressive breast cancers. The trial enrolled 362 patients with luminal B or triple-negative breast cancer that was too large for ini…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Heating tumors plus drug shows promise in early breast cancer trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of hyperthermia (heating the tumor area) and the drug olaparib in 3 patients with breast cancer that had returned on the chest wall. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could slow tumor growth. The study was terminated e…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Cancer drug combo shows promise but study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and mifepristone (a hormone blocker)—in people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was stopped early after enrolling 24 parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Donor nipple graft offers new hope for breast cancer reconstruction
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new type of nipple reconstruction using a graft made from donated human nipples. Six breast cancer survivors who had already undergone breast reconstruction surgery received the graft. The goal was to see if the graft was safe and how long it took to heal, as …
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Breast cancer drug combo trial ends early after only 8 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug combination (TQB3912, fulvestrant, and TQB3616) in people with advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the treatment shrank tumors or slowed cancer growth. The trial was stopped early after enro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New pill for advanced breast cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new oral drug called amcenestrant for postmenopausal women with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-). The goal was to find safe doses and see if it works alone or with other drugs. The trial was stopped early, but the results help researchers u…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New breast cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called BDC-1001, given alone or with another drug (pertuzumab), in people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that had already been treated with multiple therapies, including trastuzumab deruxtecan. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Targeted drug combo shows promise for rare breast cancer subtype
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the drug futibatinib (TAS-120), alone or with the hormone therapy fulvestrant, in people with metastatic breast cancer that has specific FGFR gene changes. The study aimed to see if the treatment could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. However, the tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New hope for chemo-resistant breast cancer? trial tests immune-boosting drug
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether the drug abemaciclib could help people with triple negative breast cancer that didn't respond to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the drug could change the tumor's immune environment to make it more attackable by the body's defenses. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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One-Time radiation during breast surgery: can imaging pick the right patients?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether mammography and breast MRI could help identify patients with early-stage breast cancer (DCIS) who could safely receive a single dose of radiation during surgery, instead of weeks of daily radiation afterward. The goal was to avoid repeat surgeries and…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called NUV-868, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 82 adults with advanced solid tumors (including ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, and breast cancers). The goal was to find safe doses and check for early signs of effectiveness. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nuvation Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare genetic cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called niraparib in 22 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, lung, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific genetic change called a PALB2 mutation. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. The study was stoppe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can women with tiny breast tumors skip armpit surgery? study investigates.
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at menopausal women over 50 with very small breast cancers (less than 10 mm). It compared standard surgery plus armpit lymph node removal versus surgery alone to see if skipping the extra procedure was safe. The goal was to reduce side effects like arm swelling …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called TAS2940 in 29 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or brain cancer) that had specific genetic changes (EGFR or HER2). The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was stopped e…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Promising combo for inflammatory breast cancer stalls after single patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—icosapent ethyl (an omega-3 fatty acid) and dasatinib (a targeted cancer drug)—in people with a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer that had spread. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combo could shrink tumo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Promising combo study for HER2+ breast cancer halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at adding a drug called copanlisib to standard targeted therapy (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread and had specific gene changes (PIK3CA or PTEN). The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could hel…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in new trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested a drug called tusamitamab ravtansine, alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine), in 50 people with advanced breast or pancreatic cancers that have a specific marker (CEACAM5). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was terminated e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Exercise program targets metabolic risks in cancer survivors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a specific type of exercise, combining aerobic and resistance training in short bursts, could improve metabolic health in overweight or obese breast and prostate cancer survivors who had finished treatment. The goal was to reduce insulin resistance an…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking breast tumors, but study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 2 study tested two doses of amcenestrant, a new oral drug that blocks estrogen receptors, against letrozole, a standard hormone therapy, in 105 postmenopausal women with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal was to see if amcenestrant could better reduce t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:35 UTC
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New breast cancer drug test halted after just 3 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a new drug called amcenestrant could help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer who had side effects from standard aromatase inhibitor therapy. It was designed to compare amcenestrant against…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:36 UTC
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Experimental HER2 drug trial halted early – what it means
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called SAR443216 in 44 adults with advanced HER2-expressing solid tumors (such as breast, lung, or gastric cancer) that had come back or stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check for…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:22 UTC
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Promising breast cancer combo trial halted early – what went wrong?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tested whether a new drug called amcenestrant (which blocks estrogen) combined with palbociclib could help people with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer live longer without their cancer growing. Over 1,000 participants who had not yet received treatment for adva…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:50 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark drug could slash repeat breast cancer surgeries
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tested a drug called PD G 506 A that makes cancer cells glow under a special camera during breast-conserving surgery. The goal was to help surgeons see and remove leftover cancer in real time, reducing the need for a second operation. The study enrolled 57 wome…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SBI ALApharma Canada, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:47 UTC
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Microscope aims to spare breast cancer patients a second surgery
Diagnosis Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a nonlinear microscope (NLM) that images breast tissue during lumpectomy without the usual slide preparation. The goal is to see if the NLM can help surgeons find close or positive margins right away, so fewer patients need a second operation. The trial en…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple test spot heart damage in cancer survivors?
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study looks at whether a special ECG and a blood test can find early signs of heart weakness in adult cancer survivors who had certain chemotherapy. Researchers will check how well these tests work compared to standard heart imaging. The goal is to gather information needed …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New breast scan could rival MRI for detecting tumors
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis pilot study compares contrast-enhanced digital breast tomosynthesis (CE-DBT) to standard MRI in 20 women with known breast lesions. Researchers want to see if CE-DBT can give doctors similar confidence in identifying suspicious areas. If it works, it might offer a quicker or…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could predict hormone therapy success in breast cancer
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called FES to see estrogen receptor activity in women with advanced, hormone-resistant breast cancer. The goal was to see if the scan could predict how well a new hormone therapy would work. Only 6 people were enr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up tumors, but trial stalls
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a radioactive imaging agent called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it could safely highlight tumors on PET scans. It involved 13 adults with advanced solid tumors, breast cancer, or melanoma. The study was terminated early, so we have limited inform…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Tablet app tracks eye movements to spot chemo brain
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study aimed to develop and validate a tablet-based eye-tracking app to detect cancer-related cognitive impairment, often called 'chemo brain.' Researchers planned to enroll 230 participants, including breast cancer patients scheduled for chemotherapy and healthy volunteers. …
Sponsor: Innodem Neurosciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Quick MRI scan could spot breast cancer earlier in dense breasts
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a new, fast, and low-cost MRI method for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts or moderate risk. The goal was to see if this MRI could find cancers earlier and more accurately than standard mammograms. The study enrolled 166 women and compared MRI …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Can a new MRI scan reduce unnecessary breast biopsies?
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a special type of MRI called DWIBS can better identify suspicious breast lesions found on mammograms and ultrasounds. The goal was to see if it could accurately tell benign from malignant lesions and potentially reduce false-positive biopsies. Only 11 wo…
Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to spot cancer without radiation
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a new 3D ultrasound technique called acoustic angiography to improve imaging of breast and thyroid tumors. Researchers planned to enroll 45 people, including healthy volunteers and patients scheduled for biopsy. The study was stopped early due to funding problem…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Brain radiation for breast cancer: prevention study halted early
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether giving radiation to the brain could prevent cancer from spreading there in people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had already spread to other organs. Participants were receiving trastuzumab (Herceptin) plus chemotherapy. The study was stopped ea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer prevention study halted: tamoxifen pill vs. gel tested
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a tamoxifen skin gel could work as well as the pill to lower breast cancer risk in women with certain high-risk breast conditions. The trial enrolled 65 women and compared short-term changes in breast tissue. However, the study was terminated early, so …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pain prevention drug fails to prove benefit in breast cancer surgery trial
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether the drug pregabalin could prevent persistent pain in women at high risk after breast cancer surgery. It included 126 patients who were given either pregabalin or a placebo before and after surgery. The trial was stopped early, and the results did not …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Benno Rehberg-Klug • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria supplement tested against chemo hair loss
Symptom relief Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a synbiotic formula called BLHK03 to see if it can reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in women with breast cancer. The trial includes 7 women with stage I to III breast cancer who are scheduled for chemotherapy with anthracycline or taxane drugs. Part…
Sponsor: GenieBiome Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a High-Tech headband clear the fog of chemo brain?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a headband with special semiconductors can help with memory and thinking problems (often called 'chemo brain') in people who have had breast or gynecologic cancer. About 50 participants will wear either the active headband or a placebo version for 18 hour…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep drug studied for breast cancer Survivors' insomnia
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether the sleep medication suvorexant (20 mg) could help breast cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping. Participants were postmenopausal women taking hormone-blocking drugs. The study was stopped early after enrolling only 5 people, so results are limited.
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Booklets beat anxiety? new study tests simple tool for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study is testing whether giving women with early-stage breast cancer two easy-to-read booklets can help lower their anxiety after diagnosis. The booklets explain the disease and treatments in a gentle, clear way. About 60 women will take part, and researchers will measure ho…
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a simple video ease the fear of breast cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study investigates whether giving patients personalized, secure access to a web platform with an explanatory video about their upcoming breast cancer surgery can lower their anxiety. Participants are women with breast cancer scheduled for lumpectomy, oncoplasty, or mastectom…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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App aims to get breast cancer patients moving during chemo
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a smartphone app called 'Bouge' to see if it could help women with non-metastatic breast cancer increase their daily steps while on weekly Taxol chemotherapy. The goal was to add 3,000 steps per day over 90 days. Only 23 people enrolled, and the trial was stoppe…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a simple TENS device ease chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses to the skin, can help relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients. The study enrolled 17 people who were having taxane chemotherapy and had at least mild nerve pain in …
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New program aims to boost Well-Being in young black breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a program called Y-AMBIENT designed to improve quality of life for young African American women who finished treatment for early or late-stage breast cancer. The program included educational sessions and check-ins, compared to a control group that received a coo…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Hot flash relief drug studied in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested fezolinetant, a drug that blocks a brain receptor involved in temperature control, to see if it reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women with breast cancer taking hormone therapy. Nine participants were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New program aims to ease daily life for young black women battling breast cancer
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested a four-month telephone program called Y-AMBIENT for young African American women (ages 18-44) with stage I-III breast cancer who were undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. The program included education sessions, follow-up calls, and videos to help manage …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Pain pump after breast surgery: hope for faster recovery?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a continuous drip of the local anesthetic ropivacaine into the surgical wound after mastectomy could improve pain control and speed up recovery. The trial planned to enroll 59 women and follow them at home after discharge. However, the study was terminat…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help breast cancer patients stay on track with Life-Saving pills?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a web-based app could help women with early-stage hormone-positive breast cancer take their daily hormone therapy more consistently. Many patients stop taking these pills due to side effects or lack of support, which raises the risk of cancer returning. …
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New massage-like technique aims to reduce post-mastectomy pain
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a mechanical stimulation technique can reduce pain and improve shoulder mobility better than standard massage in women who had a total mastectomy with lymph node removal. About 80 participants were planned, all needing physiotherapy after surgery. The…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can early counseling help breast cancer survivors get back to work?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether early, personalized support from a psychologist could help women with breast cancer return to work more successfully than standard support. The study included 128 women who had surgery and chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the trial was stopped early, so we h…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can meal timing protect your brain during cancer treatment?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a text-message-based diet program called Txt4fasting for people with breast or lung cancer that spread to the brain. The goal was to see if eating only during certain hours could reduce thinking and memory problems after radiation. Only 1 person enrolled before …
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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App aims to get cancer survivors moving – but trial stopped early
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a smartphone app called HeartPhone that appears on the lock screen to encourage physical activity in breast cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma survivors. Participants used the app for 3 months and wore a Fitbit to track activity. The goal was to see if the app could…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can a simple cream stop radiation burns? early trial halted
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a cream called dermaprazole (a form of esomeprazole) to see if it could prevent or reduce skin burns caused by radiation therapy in women who had mastectomy for breast cancer. Only 3 women were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to check s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can an app help cancer patients feel better during chemo?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a web-based symptom tracking tool could improve quality of life for people with early-stage breast or colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy. Participants were randomly assigned to either use the online tool to report symptoms between clinic visits or …
Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer patients who already had radiation: One-Time surgery radiation may spare mastectomy
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis small study tested giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during breast-conserving surgery in women with early-stage breast cancer who had already received chest radiation. The goal was to see if this approach could provide good cosmetic results and few…
Sponsor: Saint John's Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Bandage may cut needle drains after breast removal
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether wearing a special chest bandage after mastectomy could reduce the number of times doctors need to drain fluid buildup (seroma). Half of the 60 participants got the bandage plus standard drainage, while the other half had only drainage. The study was stop…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Could a simple drug cut bleeding after mastectomy?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether applying tranexamic acid (TXA) directly to the surgical wound during breast removal and reconstruction can reduce bleeding (hematoma) and fluid collections (seroma). These complications can delay healing and cancer treatments. The trial enrolled 23 women…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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App aims to tame chemo side effects in breast cancer
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a digital health app called medidux™ in 196 people with HER2-positive breast cancer. The app was used for up to 16 weeks during chemotherapy to help track and manage side effects. The goal was to see if using the app reduced the number of severe side effects. Ho…
Sponsor: Palleos Healthcare GmbH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a gut antibiotic ease Chemo's stomach woes?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested the antibiotic rifaximin (Xifaxan) to see if it could reduce stomach issues like bloating, pain, and diarrhea in people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer receiving pertuzumab-based chemotherapy. The trial planned to enroll 20 patients but was terminat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:49 UTC
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Blood protein clues could personalize breast cancer care
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study investigates whether levels of certain blood proteins—VEGF, soluble HER2, and VCAM-1—change over time in women with hormone-insensitive breast cancer. It compares women who receive maintenance chemotherapy with those who do not, and also looks at whether these protein …
Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antifungal drug tested against brain tumors – trial stopped early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested whether the antifungal drug ketoconazole could block a protein called tGLI1 in brain tumors. It included 15 people with breast cancer that spread to the brain or with a type of brain cancer called glioma. The study was terminated early, so we have li…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug interaction study halted after just one patient
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-stage study aimed to see how the experimental drug ceralasertib affects the way the body processes three other drugs (Drug X, Y, and Z) in people with advanced solid tumours. Only one person was enrolled before the study was terminated, so no useful information was gat…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which scan best spots remaining tumor after chemo?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at 42 women with advanced breast cancer who had chemotherapy before surgery. It compared three imaging tests—PET-CT, ultrasound, and MRI—to see which one best measures leftover tumor. The goal was to help doctors choose the right surgery, but the study was stopp…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene study may explain why some breast cancers resist hormone therapy
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a specific gene mutation (HSD3B1) changes how well the hormone therapy letrozole works in postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Researchers measured changes in tumor markers before and after treatment. The trial was e…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer genes in young patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find inherited gene changes in people diagnosed with cancer at a young age, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, and pediatric cancers. Researchers used a special test to look at 200 genes linked to cancer in 289 participants. The goal was to better understa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Immune system secrets in advanced breast cancer under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis observational study aimed to measure different types of immune cells in women with advanced breast cancer that has spread. Researchers collected blood and leftover tumor samples to see how these cells change over time. The study was terminated early, so only a small number o…
Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic secrets in breast cancer tumors
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find genetic and protein changes in breast cancer that could help predict how the disease behaves. Researchers collected tumor samples from 749 adults with breast cancer and analyzed them for gene activity and mutations. The study was stopped early, so results…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study explores how pregnancy during breast cancer treatment affects Long-Term Well-Being
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at the quality of life of women who were pregnant while undergoing breast cancer treatment. Researchers used questionnaires to measure physical, emotional, and social well-being. The goal was to better understand the unique challenges these women face. However, …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Weight may influence breast cancer drug response, study suggests
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether body weight affects how breast cancer responds to aromatase inhibitors (AIs) like Anastrozole and Letrozole. Researchers gave standard doses of these drugs to 42 postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer before surgery. The goal was to…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Scientists investigate why some breast cancer cells survive chemo
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how breast cancer stem cells—cells that can resist treatment and cause cancer to return—emerge during chemotherapy. Researchers collected blood and tumor samples from 56 women before, during, and after treatment to analyze genetic changes. The goal was to und…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Chemo's toll on fertility: study in young breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to understand how chemotherapy impacts the ability to have children in young women (ages 18-37) with breast cancer. Researchers measured ovarian reserve (egg supply) using hormone levels and follicle counts before, during, and up to 24 months after treatment. The…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New MRI technique aims to detect hidden heart harm from cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested whether a special MRI technique could detect early signs of heart damage caused by radiation therapy in people with thoracic or left-sided breast cancer. The approach used an injected substance (hyperpolarized pyruvate) to measure changes in heart ce…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Chemo's muscle impact under the microscope in small breast cancer study
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how a single round of chemotherapy affects the muscles of women with early-stage breast cancer. Researchers compared three common chemo regimens: paclitaxel alone, paclitaxel plus trastuzumab, and paclitaxel plus carboplatin. They took muscle biopsies and mea…
Sponsor: Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Heart risk from chemo: study stopped after just 2 patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to closely monitor heart function in women with breast cancer receiving common chemotherapy drugs (epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, paclitaxel) to see when heart damage first appears. Researchers planned to use advanced ultrasound and exercise tests to detect early …
Sponsor: Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Botswana study investigates tamoxifen adherence in breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at why some women with breast cancer in Botswana stop taking tamoxifen, a key hormone therapy. Researchers focused on side effects, quality of life, and HIV status. The study was terminated early and only enrolled 10 participants, so findings are limited.
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Breast cancer trial halted after just 2 patients enrolled
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to test a simpler consent process to compare three standard chemotherapy regimens for triple-negative breast cancer. Only 2 participants enrolled before the trial was terminated early, so it could not determine which treatment works best. The main goal was to see…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Quick immune boost before breast cancer surgery: does it work?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested whether giving a short course of immunotherapy (atezolizumab, alone or with other drugs) before standard treatment could increase immune cell activity in early-stage breast cancer. It involved 33 patients with triple-negative or HER2-positive breast cancer. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Registry launched to understand young adult cancer Survivors' wellbeing
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis observational registry aims to learn about the health, wellbeing, and needs of people who were diagnosed with cancer between ages 18 and 39. Participants complete surveys every 6 to 12 months about anxiety, depression, social support, and financial distress. The registry als…
Sponsor: Young Adult Survivors United • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Mammograms may soon double as heart disease screenings
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether calcium deposits in breast arteries, seen on mammograms, are linked to heart disease risk factors. Researchers also tested an AI program to automatically detect these calcifications. The goal is to see if routine mammograms could provide extra informa…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:05 UTC