Scientists hunt for immune clues to predict breast cancer treatment response

NCT ID NCT07407244

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is collecting tumor and blood samples from 268 women with early breast cancer before they receive standard chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if certain immune-related factors in the tumor and circulating tumor DNA can predict whether the cancer will completely disappear after treatment. The goal is to better understand who benefits most from chemotherapy, but no new drug is being tested.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors identify which breast cancer patients are most likely to benefit from chemotherapy before surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate changes in care, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

    Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia