BREAST CANCER STAGE II

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests a technique called axillary reverse mapping (ARM) to see if it can prevent lymphedema—painful arm swelling—after breast cancer surgery. About 534 people with stage I-III breast cancer will be followed for 3 years. The goal is to find out if mapping and preserving…

This Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—docetaxel (chemotherapy) and trastuzumab (a targeted therapy)—in 53 Nigerian women with HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see how many women have no cancer left after treatment (called a complete response). The st…

This study looks at whether a 16-week exercise program can lower inflammation in fat tissue for women who have completed breast cancer treatment. About 100 participants will do supervised aerobic and resistance training or home-based stretching. The goal is to see if exercise can…

This study tests two different vaccines designed to prevent HER-2 positive breast cancer from coming back in people who have already completed initial treatment. About 119 participants who had surgery after chemotherapy will receive one of the two vaccines, followed by booster sh…

This study tested if a scalp cooling cap set to a colder temperature than usual can safely prevent hair loss in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 34 adults with stage I-III breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if the lower temperature is safe and tolerable.

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests a decision aid designed to help people with early-stage breast cancer become more involved in choosing their surgery. It focuses on patients who face financial or social challenges, to see if the tool helps them feel more confident and speak up during doctor visi…

This study compares two types of radiation therapy for left-sided breast cancer: proton beam therapy and conventional photon therapy. The goal is to see which one causes fewer changes to the heart, measured by MRI scans. About 60 adults with non-metastatic breast cancer will part…

This study looks at how well a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) can measure oxygen use in women with HER2-positive breast cancer who have mild heart problems from their cancer treatment. The goal is to see if this test can help predict how their heart and lungs will handle co…