New combo aims to stop breast cancer return after failed chemo

NCT ID NCT03756298

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the chemotherapy pill capecitabine helps prevent cancer from coming back in people with triple-negative breast cancer who still had cancer after initial chemotherapy and surgery. About 284 participants will receive either the combination or capecitabine alone for 8 cycles. The study tracks how many remain cancer-free after 5 years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

atezolizumab and capecitabine

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could improve long-term survival for people with triple-negative breast cancer who still have cancer after initial chemotherapy.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with 284 participants, so results are not yet proven. Adding atezolizumab may increase side effects like immune-related reactions without guaranteeing better outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

triple-negative breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Korea University, Guro hospital

    Seoul, 08308, South Korea