BREAST CARCINOMA

This 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…

This 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…

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 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 …

This 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…

This study looked at whether adding a polygenic risk score (a genetic test) to standard breast cancer risk tools helps African American and Hispanic women make better decisions about screening and prevention. Researchers enrolled 19 women at higher risk for breast cancer. The stu…

This study explored whether a wearable brain scanner (fNIRS) could objectively measure pain in cancer patients and survivors. It also tested if virtual reality (VR) relaxation could help reduce pain. The study included 106 participants, including healthy volunteers and cancer pat…