New pill combo aims to keep advanced breast cancer in check

NCT ID NCT05876065

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares a combination of two chemotherapy pills (capecitabine and cyclophosphamide) against standard maintenance treatments for women with advanced breast cancer whose disease is under control after initial therapy. The goal is to see which approach better delays cancer progression. About 86 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two options.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

capecitabine and cyclophosphamide

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new, effective maintenance option to delay disease progression in advanced breast cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial (86 participants) with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The combination may cause side effects like hand-foot syndrome or low blood counts.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, 200127, China

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