Could a leukemia drug help fight breast cancer? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT04113863

First seen Dec 26, 2025 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding a drug called ATRA (all-trans retinoic acid) to the standard hormone therapy anastrozole could shrink tumors more effectively in postmenopausal women with a common type of early breast cancer (HR-positive/HER2-negative). The trial was planned for 76 participants and took place before their scheduled surgery. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII

    Bergamo, 24127, Italy

  • Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia di Udine

    Udine, UD, 33100, Italy

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