BREAST CANCER

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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. …

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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.

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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, …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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.

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…