Blood test may guide breast cancer therapy, reducing chemo need

NCT ID NCT07366112

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests a personalized approach for early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Participants receive a combination of CDK4/6 inhibitors and endocrine therapy before surgery. A blood test (ctDNA) is used to monitor tumor DNA and may help decide if chemotherapy can be safely avoided. The study aims to see if this strategy improves outcomes and reduces unnecessary treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CDK4/6 inhibitor combined with endocrine therapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help personalize breast cancer treatment, potentially allowing some patients to avoid chemotherapy based on ctDNA results.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 trial with only 158 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The approach is complex and may not improve outcomes or reduce side effects as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Her2-receptor negative breast cancer hormone receptor-positive breast cancer

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