Lab-Grown mini tumors could guide breast cancer care
NCT ID NCT06468124
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study takes tumor samples from breast cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the brain or other organs. Researchers grow these samples into tiny 3D organoids in the lab and test different treatments on them. The goal is to see if the organoids' responses match how the patients actually respond to therapy, which could eventually help personalize treatment choices.
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Guy's and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom
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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
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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 lead to a lab test that helps doctors choose the most effective treatment for each patient's breast cancer metastases.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants. The organoids may not perfectly predict real patient responses, and results may not apply to all breast cancer patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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