Can we predict heart harm from chemo?

NCT ID NCT01173341

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study follows 700 breast cancer patients to understand how chemotherapy affects the heart. Researchers use blood tests and heart ultrasounds to find early signs of heart damage. The goal is to better predict and prevent heart problems caused by cancer therapy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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